//US Soccer has repealed policy requiring players to stand for National Anthem

US Soccer has repealed policy requiring players to stand for National Anthem

The U.S. Soccer Federation announced Wednesday it has repealed its policy requiring players to stand during the National Anthem.The statement follows widespread protests decrying police brutality and racism after the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in police custody. It also comes after the National Football League commissioner announced the league was wrong not to listen to players’ concerns about racism earlier. In