Winter Park Police Call Youth Soccer Dispute Civil Matter
Police said the dispute involved parents and league officials, and no one was arrested, trespassed or forced to leave.
- On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Winter Park Police Department officers responded to a youth soccer game at Martin Luther King Jr. Park after an i9 Sports league official requested assistance regarding a disturbance involving 3-year-old Nevada Pierre's parents.
- Nevada's family claims he was removed because he was 'too good,' alleging opposing parents complained he dominated possession while playing against 5-year-olds; the league director cited 'unruly parents' causing a 'big scene' as the reason for police involvement.
- Winter Park Police records characterize the incident as a civil matter with no arrests made; league director Thomas Hayes told dispatchers the parent was 'really, really disruptive' and following him around during the match.
- Following the incident, i9 Sports refunded the family's registration fees and launched an internal review, while former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III and children's entertainer Ms. Rachel publicly criticized the league's handling of the situation.
- Nevada's mother, Martasia Griffin, stated her son is 'traumatized' and will begin training with former professional soccer player Eddie Johnson's Orlando-based program in January, moving forward outside the recreational league environment.
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