Major League Soccer suspended New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir for six regular-season games for using racist language during a match against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday. Here’s what you need to know:

MLS also imposed an undisclosed fine. Vanzeir is required to participate in league-mandated training and education sessions.

Vanzeir is prohibited from participating in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, MLS Next Pro games, and exhibition matches until the suspension is completed.

Vanzeir has stepped away from the club until further notice, New York announced Tuesday.

Backstory

The incident appeared to have occurred as players gathered around referee Ismir Pekmic following a Judson foul. Earthquakes center back Jonathan Mensah immediately turned to the referee and pointed to Vanzeir, while forward Jeremy Ebobisse shoved Vanzeir and began yelling before Vanzeir was pulled away by Sean Nealis. Vanzeir and Ebobisse were then seen talking.

The game was paused for 20 minutes as players, referees and coaches appeared to discuss the incident. Eventually, the game was restarted.

Vanzeir spoke to his teammates Tuesday morning and chose to step away to avoid further distractions, according to the team. His decision comes after he and the Red Bulls apologized Monday for “the unacceptable events that transpired” during Saturday’s game.