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Red Card? Dispute Between Family of 3-Year-Old Soccer Player, League Goes Viral

Police said the dispute was civil, not criminal, and the league offered a refund after parents objected to a 3-year-old’s playing time.

  • On Saturday, The Winter Park Police Department responded to a youth soccer game in Florida following a dispute between league organizers and the parents of 3-year-old soccer player Nevada Pierre.
  • The athletic director called 911 after Nevada's parents, Martasia Griffin and Don Pierre, disagreed with his decision to "swap out" their son, who plays in a league with 5-year-olds.
  • Griffin said Nevada "dominates the field," while the League noted "unruly parents" were upset, citing a policy to ensure "equal playing time regardless of talent level" for all children.
  • Police determined the dispute was a "civil" matter and "not criminal," while the director offered a "refund" to the family, who then left the field on their own accord.
  • Sports program officials stated they are "aware of concerns" and are conducting a review, adding that they "take them very seriously" regarding the respectful treatment of all families.
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Northwest Newsradio broke the news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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