US EditionSan Diego FC Bans 33 Fans From All Team, MLS Events in Wake of Snapdragon Fights
- San Diego FC banned 33 fans indefinitely from all Club and MLS events after violent fights broke out during a May 24 match at Snapdragon Stadium against LA Galaxy.
- The altercations began in the stands and continued in the parking lot, reportedly sparked by a stolen fan banner and involving belts, cups, and cans being thrown.
- San Diego FC strongly denounced the unacceptable behavior and stated that they are working closely with stadium authorities, MLS, LA Galaxy, and local authorities to identify those responsible and implement permanent restrictions.
- The club emphasized that violent behavior has no role in the sport and urged fans to embody the club’s principles to ensure a safe, welcoming, and respectful atmosphere for everyone.
- San Diego FC announced it will enhance security protocols at Snapdragon Stadium and continue reviewing incidents, with further actions possibly forthcoming to ensure fan safety.
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33 spectators banned from MLS games following brawls at Snapdragon Stadium
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) - Nearly three dozen people who allegedly took part in a series of brawls last weekend during San Diego FC's match against the LA Galaxy at Snapdragon Stadium have been indefinitely banned from all club and Major League Soccer events, San Diego FC announced today. The decision stems from last Saturday's fight in the stands of Snapdragon Stadium, which saw a large group of people throwing punches and objects at each other…
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San Diego FC bans 33 from all matches after violent brawls in stadium stands during LA Galaxy visit
San Diego FC has issued indefinite bans to 33 people who apparently participated in a violent brawl with LA Galaxy supporters after the Major League Soccer rivals’ match at Snapdragon Stadium last weekend.
San Diego FC bans for dozens of fans involved in recent brawls
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego FC announced Friday that more than 30 fans involved in the brawls at the club's home game against the Los Angeles Galaxy last weekend have been banned indefinitely from attending any Major League Soccer events. The bans came amid a collective review of the skirmishes, which spurred discussions about game security in a number of viral posts on social media, alongside officials with MLS, Snapdragon Stadium, the G…
San Diego FC bans 33 fans from all team, MLS events in wake of Snapdragon fights
San Diego Futbol Club said Friday that 33 people have been banned from attending all team and MLS events in the wake of their involvement in last Saturday’s fights in the Snapdragon Stadium stands and parking lot. The violence — including use of belts and thrown cups and cans — took place after San Diego scored a late 2-1 victory over rival LA Galaxy. “Major League Soccer, the LA Galaxy and local law enforcement [helped] confirm identities and e…
SDFC says it will ban 33 fans following last week’s brawl at Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego FC said it will ban 33 fans who brawled following last week’s match against the LA Galaxy at Snapdragon Stadium. The fans “will be banned indefinitely from attending all Club and MLS events, including home and away matches,” the club said in a statement posted Friday morning. SDFC officials said they’re working with stadium officials, the Galaxy and local law enforcement to confirm the identities of the fans and enforce the bans. San D…
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