USMNT defender Mark McKenzie targeted with racist abuse online

The United States toppled rivals Mexico 3-2 on Sunday night to win the CONCACAF Nations League final that was marred by multiple instances of supporters using a homophobic chant and throwing objects onto the field, some of which struck players from both teams. 

U.S. defender Mark McKenzie shared via his Instagram story that he has since been a target of racist abuse online. "The amount of racial abuse and personal attacks on myself and family from 'supporters' and 'non supporters' just ain’t it," McKenzie wrote in a post that included the racist language, according to The Associated Press. 

The 22-year-old had a rough outing Sunday evening that included a costly giveaway which allowed Mexico's Jesus Corona to open the scoring 63 seconds into the match, and McKenzie being the key figure in a controversial handball decision in the final minute of extra time that presented "El Tri" with a penalty and an opportunity to tie the contest. However, backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath produced what is, to date, his biggest moment on the international stage.