📰 MLS Headliners: Allegation of racism; Timber timing; Deadly defender | OneFootball

It was a relatively quiet Major League schedule on Sunday.

Here is what transpired…

Miami claim DC United player used racial slur

DC United striker Taxiarchis Fountas has been accused of using a racial slur against Inter Miami’s Damion Lowe.

The alleged incident led to a lengthy delay during Sunday’s game at Audi Field, which Miami won 3-2 thanks to a late Gonzalo Higuaín goal.

But the result was completely overshadowed when news broke afterwards that Miami had lodged a complaint.

“MLS has zero tolerance for abusive and offensive language and we take these allegations very seriously,” the league said in a statement.

“An investigation into this matter will begin promptly.”

Timing is everything

They say timing is everything and Santiago Moreno’s was perfect on Sunday as his strike earned what could prove an invaluable point for Portland Timbers.

With the minimum of four additional minutes already played, the Colombian winger took aim from outside the box to earn his side a 1-1 draw at Columbus Crew.

Should Portland sneak into the play-offs, Moreno’s goal will have been a decisive moment.

Absolutely clutch!

Back to front

Ryan Hollingshead is supposed to be a right-back, but his goalscoring exploits this season suggest LAFC are wasting him in defence.

The 31-year-old blasted home his side’s third goal against Houston Dynamo on Sunday, showing an attacker’s verve in the process.

It was the sixth time the former Dallas man had netted this season, making him the most prolific defender in the league.

A 3-1 win for the Black and Gold also means they keep control of the battle with Philadelphia Union for the Supporters’ Shield.