Richard Caplow suspended for verbal abuse toward Galaxy's Robbie Rogers

The United Soccer League aounced it has suspended Orange County Blues FC midfielder Richard Chaplow for two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for “offensive and abusive language directed at another player” during the Aug. 20 game against LA Galaxy II.

The incident involves the Galaxy’s Robbie Rogers, who took to Facebook on Sunday with a lengthy post stating an opposing player had called him a homophobic slur during the game.

“The USL has zero tolerance for this type of behavior,” USL President Jake Edwards said in a statement. “We caot, nor will we, condone any language that is counter to the values we have instilled throughout the USL.”

The suspension was determined following the USL Disciplinary Committee’s investigation that included a video review, speaking with the referee and with players and staff of both teams.

Keane retiring from Irish squad

Galaxy forward Robbie Keane aounced Wednesday morning that he is retiring from international duty with the Republic of Ireland national team, following next week’s international friendly.

Keane was selected to the roster for the Aug. 31 game against Oman at Aviva Stadium in Ireland.

In a statement posted on his Facebook, Keane said: “Today, I am aouncing my decision to retire from international football following the upcoming game with Oman on 31st August in the Aviva Stadium. It has been a wonderful journey for me to have played with the Irish international team for over eighteen years.”

Keane is Ireland’s all-time leader in goals (67) and appearances (145) over 18 years. He made his international debut in 1998 at the age of 17.

In his career with Ireland, Keane appeared in the 2002 World Cup and the 2012 and 2016 European Championships.