US Soccer votes to scrap anthem kneeling policy despite vocal dissent

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US Soccer votes to scrap anthem kneeling policy despite vocal dissent

  • US Soccer repeals 2017 policy that requiring standing for anthem
  • Motion passed with 70% approval despite vehement dissent

The United States Soccer Federation on Saturday voted to end a ban on players kneeling during the national anthem, something they have done to protest racial inequality and police brutality.

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