San Diego FC introduced 33 people shall be banned indefinitely from attending all membership and Main League Soccer matches for collaborating in a violent conflict between supporters following a match in opposition to the LA Galaxy final Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.
Movies taken by spectators confirmed rival San Diego FC and LA Galaxy supporters getting right into a bodily altercation within the stands after the sport, resulting in accidents. Native reviews later stated the preventing continued within the Snapdragon Stadium parking heaps.
“Following a evaluation of the incidents that occurred after final Saturday’s match at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego FC has recognized 33 people who shall be banned indefinitely from attending all Membership and MLS occasions, together with dwelling and away matches,” the workforce stated in an announcement.
“We’re collaborating with Snapdragon Stadium officers, Main League Soccer, the LA Galaxy and native legislation enforcement to substantiate identities and implement the bans. Our collective evaluation of the incidents is ongoing, and additional actions could also be taken.”
The workforce added that it strives to supply a “protected, welcoming and respectful surroundings” for all supporters.
“We would like an environment that’s passionate, inclusive, and safe — the place everybody in San Diego feels proud to return collectively as one group to rejoice the sport we love,” the assertion continued. “There isn’t a place for violence in our sport.
“We ask all followers to uphold the values of our Membership and assist shield the integrity of the matchday expertise for everybody. We additionally need to reiterate that any conduct violating the MLS Fan Code of Conduct could end in severe penalties, together with stadium ejections and bans.”
The league’s latest enlargement workforce beforehand confronted an analogous state of affairs when fights broke out amongst followers throughout the match in opposition to one other rival from LA, LAFC, in April. On the time, San Diego FC condemned the violence.
The workforce returns to motion at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday when internet hosting Austin FC.