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Of rain and racism
The Netminder — One Crew fan faces a lifetime ban from MLS games -- if he can be identified. Check out the statement from MLS commissioner Don Garber. In case you forgot the incident that prompted all this, back up a few posts. Meanwhile, here in Washington, we've got a quagmire. Not the kind that says "giggety." Much of the D.C. area is without power, and the rain has been so torrential that even RFK's lovely green carpet has a few patches of standing water. The start was delayed 31 minutes, we played 15:41, and then the downpour was too much to continue. It should blow through quickly, but we may need kayaks to play the rest of this one.

Update on Columbus incident: Spectator banned for life
Revolution Recap Blog — In update to the incident at May 24th's Revolution match against Columbus at Crew Stadium MLS Commissioner Don Garber has today released the following statement: "MLS and the Columbus Crew have extensively reviewed an incident that took place during the Crew versus Revolution game on May 24 where there is audio of a spectator at Crew Stadium using vulgar language and an unacceptable and offensive racial epithet. "The review included video posted on the internet, and interviews with security personnel, fans and team officials. "MLS and the Columbus Crew are working diligently with all relevant authorities, including Club Supporters ...