The MLS condones an ugly incident following Saturday’s game between the LA Galaxy and San Diego FC. Fans took a wild brawl into the parking lot after law enforcement stepped in to break up the initial scrum inside of Snapdragon Stadium.
Both clubs issued a joint statement to disavow the behavior.
San Diego currently sits in second place behind Vancouver in the Western Conference of the MLS with eight wins, three draws and four losses. Los Angeles ranks dead last in the entire league with only four draws. The former defeated the latter by a final score of 2-1 on an epic goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time. It was another brutal loss for a team that has yet to get in the win column.
As you could imagine, Galaxy fans were crushed. San Diego fans were jubliant.
I do not know the exact catalyst for what proceeded to unfold after the final whistle, but I would imagine the home fans were taunting the visitors. The visitors did not appreciate their behavior. Punches started to fly. That’s my best guess, at least.
A full-blown melee broke out in the upper deck of Snapdragon Stadium. Approximately 50 supporters in total were involved with the ugly incident.
LA Galaxy and San Diego FC fans brawling! pic.twitter.com/lc13bzR0eu
— Samuel Bonilla (@IT1B) May 25, 2025
They were throwing bombs.
HORRIFIC sights here at Snapdragon Stadium as LA Galaxy fans and San Diego FC fans are in a brawl.@EVT_News pic.twitter.com/bca8W1XGaN
— Francisco Velasco (@FranciscoEfV) May 24, 2025
Multiple fistfights broke out in the stands. Both sides also chucked various objects at each other’s heads.
A sizable police response was needed to break up the fight, however, it spilled out into the parking lot after the stadium was finally emptied. More than a dozen police cars arrived to the scene to restore order. A helicopter also flew overhead within the hour but no arrests or injuries were reported.
Video shows a large group of Los Angeles Galaxy fans and San Diego Football Club fans fighting in the stands after Saturday's game.
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) May 25, 2025
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Los Angeles and San Diego are working with local law enforcement, stadium security and the MLB to investigate the fight. Indefinite bans are something that will be considered, according to their joint statement.
San Diego FC and the LA Galaxy are united in our efforts to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all fans attending our matches. There is no room for violence in our sport. The incidents that occurred following Saturday’s match at Snapdragon Stadium do not reflect the values of either club and are entirely unacceptable.
We urge all fans to support the game we all love with passion and respect, ensuring that every match remains a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance. Both clubs are actively working with Snapdragon Stadium security, Major League Soccer and local law enforcement to conduct a thorough review of the incidents. Any behavior found to be in violation of the MLS Fan Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action, which may include stadium ejections and bans.
— LA Galaxy & San Diego FC
This is not the first incident of its kind for San Diego. Its supporters engaged in physical violence after a match against LAFC in April. The club is cracking down.