San Diego FC to prohibit 33 lovers over postgame brawl

San Diego FC introduced 33 folks shall be banned indefinitely from attending all membership and Major League Soccer fits for collaborating in a violent conflict between supporters following a fit in opposition to the LA Galaxy closing Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.

Videos taken by way of spectators confirmed rival San Diego FC and LA Galaxy supporters coming into a bodily altercation within the stands after the sport, resulting in accidents. Local stories later stated the combating endured within the Snapdragon Stadium parking quite a bit.

“Following a review of the incidents that occurred after last Saturday’s match at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego FC has identified 33 individuals who will be banned indefinitely from attending all Club and MLS occasions, together with house and away fits,” the workforce stated in a observation.

“We are collaborating with Snapdragon Stadium officials, Major League Soccer, the LA Galaxy and local law enforcement to confirm identities and enforce the bans. Our collective review of the incidents is ongoing, and further actions may be taken.”

The workforce added that it strives to supply a “safe, welcoming and respectful environment” for all supporters.

“We want an atmosphere that is passionate, inclusive, and secure — where everyone in San Diego feels proud to come together as one community to celebrate the game we love,” the observation endured. “There is no place for violence in our sport.

“We ask all lovers to uphold the values of our Club and lend a hand offer protection to the integrity of the matchday revel in for everybody. We additionally need to reiterate that any habits violating the MLS Fan Code of Conduct might lead to severe penalties, together with stadium ejections and bans.”

The league’s newest expansion team previously faced a similar situation when fights broke out among fans during the match against another rival from LA, LAFC, in April. At the time, San Diego FC condemned the violence.

The team returns to action at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday when hosting Austin FC.