Colorado's Chidoze Awaziem alleged that LAFC's Sergi Palencia directed a derogatory term at him in Tuesday night's match.

LAFC and the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday confirmed a CONCACAF investigation into Rapids player Chidozie Awaziem's allegation that he was called a derogatory term late in their match on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Concacaf has launched an investigation into an incident that occurred in the final minutes of the Concacaf Champions Cup match between Los Angeles FC and the Colorado Rapids after Sergi Palencia allegedly called Chidozie Awaziem a derogatory term.

Soccer officials are investigating a hate speech incident after a Los Angeles Football Club player allegedly called a Colorado Rapids player a derogatory term during a match on Tuesday.

The alleged incident took place late in Colorado's 1-0 loss, with Awaziem seemingly pleading with the referee to take action.