Ernst Tanner has not returned to Philadelphia Union following suspension
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:29 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Former Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has not resumed his duties with the club despite being eligible for reinstatement. Tanner's suspension, which lasted until June 1, resulted from a league investigation that found he violated professional conduct policies. The investigation, completed in March, marked the second inquiry into Tanner after previous allegations of misconduct, including instances of racist, sexist, and homophobic behavior. Currently, his return is delayed as he has yet to complete mandatory restorative training ordered by Major League Soccer.
- •Ernst Tanner's suspension ended on June 1.
- •He faces delays in returning due to incomplete training.
- •Tanner was investigated for violating conduct policies.
- •This was his second inquiry into alleged misconduct.
- 8:29 PMThe Guardian Sport — Suspended Union executive has reportedly failed to complete MLS training
"Guardian sources say Ernst Tanner has not rejoined the club after he was found to have violated league policies Despite being eligible for reinstatement, former Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has not resumed duties with the club, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation said this week, in part because he has yet to complete his league-ordered restorative practices training. Tanner was suspended through 1 June by Major League Soccer after a league-ordered investigation found he had violated “policies and standards of professional conduct required of League and Club leadership”. That investigation, which concluded in March, was the league’s second inquiry into alleged misconduct by Tanner; he had previously been investigated after an MLS Players Association complaint alleged multiple instances of racist, sexist and homophobic behavior. Continue reading...
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