Homophobic chant reportedly heard at LA Galaxy during the team’s ‘Pride Night’ game

Chants of the word "puto" which is commonly seen as a homophobic slur, were recently heard at an L.A. Galaxy game on the team's "Pride Night."

Despite the word’s reputation, it remains popular among fans, especially in Mexico, who insist upon its harmlessness.

Chants of the homophobic slur “Puto” were heard at a recent Los Angeles Galaxy home match, which was also the club’s “Pride Night“, a night to celebrate LGBTQ inclusion, according to Cyd Zeigler of Outsports.

Outsports’ report meshes with Twitter statements from an LA Galaxy supporters group and an L.A. Times writer.

Photo L.A Galaxy – Pride Night