Police called to Winter Park soccer game after dispute erupts
WESH • • sports
Key Points:
- Law enforcement responded to a dispute at a Winter Park soccer game involving i9 Sports league officials and a player's family after the family was asked to leave due to alleged misconduct by the child.
- Police determined the incident was a civil matter, with no arrests made or trespass warnings issued, and the family cooperated throughout the interaction.
- Bodycam footage revealed the league official cited the 3-year-old player's pushing behavior and subsequent parental arguments as reasons for asking the family to leave, but acknowledged the child was skilled.
- The family expressed confusion over the removal and requested a refund, threatening legal action if the issue was not resolved.
- i9 Sports stated they are taking concerns seriously, have initiated a review, and emphasized their commitment to respectful treatment of all participants without speculating on unverified details.
