San Diego FC Tackles Discriminatory Chants at Stadium

San Diego FC has implemented a comprehensive plan to address the discriminatory chants heard during its inaugural home match against St. Louis City, which included a homophobic slur commonly used in Mexican soccer. The club's strategy involves enhanced security measures, pre-match messaging, and signage with the phrase 'Not Here' in English and Spanish throughout Snapdragon Stadium. They will enforce FIFA's three-step protocol, which includes options to stop, suspend, or abandon matches if the chants persist. Offenders will face ejection from the stadium, and repeat offenders may be permanently banned. This plan, which mirrors successful strategies from other clubs like LAFC, aims to ensure an inclusive and respectful matchday environment. San Diego FC remains unbeaten in its MLS debut season and is set to face the Columbus Crew in their second home game.