Austin FC says it's working with authorities to identify and hold accountable the person responsible.
defender Julio Cascante received racist messages on one of his social media accounts late Wednesday night, according to the club.that it is "angered and saddened to learn that defender Julio Cascante received racist, vile, and abhorrent messages." The club says it's working with authorities to identify and hold accountable the person responsible.
Austin FC says, "The club wholeheartedly supports Julio and his family, will do everything in our power to protect them and stands firmly against all forms of discrimination." Cascante is from Puerto Limón, Costa Rica and played in Costa Rica before joining MLS. He played for the Portland Timbers before joining Austin FC ahead of its inaugural season in 2021.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Austin jeweler's daughter-in-law pleads guilty for role in 2018 murder-for-hire plotJaclyn Edison was accused of conspiring with her husband Nicolas Shaughnessy to hire a hitman to kill his parents, Ted and Corey Shaughnessy, who owned Gallerie Jewelers in Central Austin.
Read more »
Turtles are on the move in AustinKeep an eye out for the slow-moving, shelled creatures on city roads. In the summer months, they often migrate across the terrain to seek out new territory, find food or settle into the perfect nesting place.
Read more »
Austin weather: Excessive heat continues, could be even hotter next weekOnce again, we're looking at heat indices as high as 120 degrees. Carlo Falco has the latest on this dangerous heat, and why it could be even hotter next week.
Read more »