Massive fan brawl erupts outside Lumen Field after Leagues Cup final
Videos circulating on social media show supporters of Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders exchanging blows and throwing objects following Seattle’s 3-0 victory.
Supporters of Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders engaged in a large, violent confrontation outside Lumen Field following the Leagues Cup final, video circulating on social media shows.
The melee unfolded after Seattle defeated Inter Miami 3-0 in the tournament final. Footage posted online appears to show rival groups of fans facing off on streets outside the stadium before physical altercations began, with objects thrown and punches exchanged.
In one widely shared clip, a person believed to be a Sounders supporter is seen launching a trash can toward a man wearing a black hoodie, who moves to block the object. Another clip shows a traffic cone striking a man in the face and knocking off his cap before people from both sides begin throwing punches.
The videos were shared on social platforms beginning Sunday, including a post by journalist Franco Panizo that drew attention to the scenes outside Lumen Field. The footage shows multiple groups of fans clustered on adjacent sidewalks and streets, with some participants appearing to film the incident as it unfolded.
Details about injuries, arrests or the timing of any law enforcement response were not immediately available. Representatives for Inter Miami, the Seattle Sounders and stadium officials did not post immediate statements addressing the postgame violence as of the time the videos circulated widely.
The confrontation outside the stadium came after a match that had drawn significant attention as the Leagues Cup final. Incidents involving fan violence at high-profile matches typically prompt reviews by clubs, tournament organizers and local authorities; organizers of past competitions have said they coordinate with law enforcement and stadium security to assess and respond to postgame disturbances.
Video and social-media posts will likely be reviewed by authorities and team officials as they assess the scale of the incident and whether any criminal charges or stadium sanctions are warranted. The Leagues Cup and Major League Soccer have in recent years expanded security measures and fan policies for marquee matches, and postgame disturbances can lead to additional enforcement and policy changes.