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Type of Incident:Sportsmanship — May be used if a team, player, coach, or spectator is involved.
Date of Incident:2023-10-14
Time of Incident:09:00:00
Location of Incident:Granite Regional Park: Field 1
Home Team:Sacramento United 12B Pre-MLS Next
Visiting Team:Elk Grove Soccer 2012B Platinum 1
Age Group and Gender:U12B
Team Affiliation of Individual Committing Incident:Elk Grove Soccer 2012B Platinum 1
Incident Summary:Elk Grove spectators verbally harassed and abused the referee throughout the match. Eventually, the Elk Grove spectators were all removed from the match - continuing to verbally abuse and harass the referee after the match. After the match, the Elk Grove spectators again verbally abused and harassed the referee in the parking lot.
Comments:The coach of the Elk Grove team, Connor McAlinden, is suspended 3 games for failing to control his team's spectators. It is never acceptable for spectators to approach the referee after the match.