Major League Soccer introduced Friday that it has fined the Galaxy $100,000 and subjected its supporter administration course of to league evaluate following “critical misconduct” throughout the workforce’s match in opposition to LAFC on the Rose Bowl on July 4.
In the second half of the sport, followers within the Galaxy stands lit a number of flares, actions that the league says violate security protocols.
“Fan privileges for all LA Galaxy fan teams, together with dwelling and away video games, are suspended indefinitely pending the completion of MLS and LA Galaxy’s full evaluate,” the league stated in a press release.
Galaxy additionally launched their very own assertion.
“The LA Galaxy agrees to work in coordination with MLS to conduct a full investigation into the incident that occurred on July 4, 2024. The membership prioritizes shut collaboration with our supporter teams, which incorporates making certain they adjust to the MLS Fan Code of Conduct.”
The sanctions are just like these imposed on LAFC’s foremost supporters group, 3252, which set off flares at BMO Stadium throughout the Western Conference remaining in December. The flares created a lot smoke that the sport needed to be stopped. Following that incident, MLS fined the workforce $100,000 and the 3252 supporters group’s privileges have been suspended.
MLS and Galaxy spokespeople stated earlier this week that the league wouldn’t take additional motion in opposition to the workforce and its followers after the Galaxy banned using drums and capo stands within the Victoria Block throughout final weekend’s win over Minnesota United at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Galaxy additionally agreed to conduct a full investigation into the incident, and violators shall be topic to extra sanctions, indefinite bans and all acceptable authorized motion. The full evaluate will concentrate on enhancing security and supporter administration processes going ahead, the league stated.
