LAFC opened Banc of California Stadium on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders.
Following the match – the first home contest of their expansion campaign – both the club and The 3252 Independent Supporters Union wanted to reinforce their commitment to creating a positive, enthusiastic and inclusive environment for all fans. They released the following joint statement:
“The offensive goal kick chant is wrong and not what we are about. We ask that all of our fans and Supporters work to hold each other accountable to eliminate this from Banc of California Stadium,” said LAFC President and Owner Tom Penn and Josef Zacher, President of The 3252.
LAFC and The 3252 does not support or condone the use of offensive language and inappropriate chants. They have no place at Banc of California Stadium and within our Club.
Any fans identified as participating in this offensive chanting will be removed from the stadium and the Club will revoke their season membership.
LAFC and its Supporters will continue to actively work together to enforce a zero-tolerance policy at Banc of California Stadium."
