Removing chat is IMO one of the worst moces you can make.
It was bad for GTA 5 (coordination/deescalation)
It was less entertaining in Clash of Clans.

Rocket League is a good example with the template chat but also allowing you to type individual words.

Voicechat on the other hand should be available but be able to
A: Mute completely
B: Easily able to mute (also silence the chat part) a specific individual.