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Nashville SC's game against Charlotte FC on May 10 was affected by recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Tennessee, with the club's largest Latin American supporters group canceling its usual game-day activities.
La Brigada De Oro, one of NSC's seven officially recognized supporters groups, posted a statement on social media the day before the game, announcing it would not hold its pregame tailgate outside of Geodis Park "in solidarity with the injustices that we are experiencing right at this very moment within our Latino/Hispanic community." Many members did not attend the match, a 2-1 Nashville victory.
“During difficult times, family stands together," the group said. "When one of us is affected, we all are. And at this moment it doesn't feel prudent to celebrate, cheer and party while so many families within our community are being separated and destroyed."
Since May 4, ICE agents have been working in tandem with the Tennessee Highway Patrol to conduct mass traffic sweeps in immigrant and Latino neighborhoods around Nolensville Pike and Harding Place. The THP said on May 7 that the crackdown has resulted in more than 360 traffic stops and nearly 100 people detained by ICE.
Before and during the game, fans in the supporters section held up flags and signs recognizing La Brigada De Oro. The supporters section held a 10-minute moment of silence between the 15th to 25th minute, during which fans held banners reading "We are not all here" in both English and Spanish.
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Nashville SC released a statement in response to reports that Geodis Park security demanded the removal of one of the signs recognizing La Brigada De Oro before the game.
“In accordance with Major League Soccer policy, all banners, signs, and flags in the supporter’s section are inspected to ensure they comply with league rules and regulations," the club said. "The banners referenced were displayed in the section, inspected by venue security personnel, and permitted to remain in place.”
Another Nashville SC supporters group, the Roadies, donated the proceeds from their tailgate to The Belonging Fund, a partnership between the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and the Metro Nashville government. Launched on May 5, The Belonging Fund provides emergency financial support for immigrants in Nashville.
"It is heartbreaking what is happening to Latino and immigrant communities here in Nashville and we, the Roadies, do not stand for hate in any capacity," the Roadies said in a statement posted to social media.
Jacob Shames can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter @Jacob_Shames.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: MLS: Nashville SC supporters group cancels events over ICE worries
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La Brigada De Oro, one of NSC's seven officially recognized supporters groups, posted a statement on social media the day before the game, announcing it would not hold its pregame tailgate outside of Geodis Park "in solidarity with the injustices that we are experiencing right at this very moment within our Latino/Hispanic community." Many members did not attend the match, a 2-1 Nashville victory.
“During difficult times, family stands together," the group said. "When one of us is affected, we all are. And at this moment it doesn't feel prudent to celebrate, cheer and party while so many families within our community are being separated and destroyed."
Since May 4, ICE agents have been working in tandem with the Tennessee Highway Patrol to conduct mass traffic sweeps in immigrant and Latino neighborhoods around Nolensville Pike and Harding Place. The THP said on May 7 that the crackdown has resulted in more than 360 traffic stops and nearly 100 people detained by ICE.
Before and during the game, fans in the supporters section held up flags and signs recognizing La Brigada De Oro. The supporters section held a 10-minute moment of silence between the 15th to 25th minute, during which fans held banners reading "We are not all here" in both English and Spanish.
MORE: New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, Nashville leaders speak out on ICE arrests at local town hall
Nashville SC released a statement in response to reports that Geodis Park security demanded the removal of one of the signs recognizing La Brigada De Oro before the game.
“In accordance with Major League Soccer policy, all banners, signs, and flags in the supporter’s section are inspected to ensure they comply with league rules and regulations," the club said. "The banners referenced were displayed in the section, inspected by venue security personnel, and permitted to remain in place.”
Another Nashville SC supporters group, the Roadies, donated the proceeds from their tailgate to The Belonging Fund, a partnership between the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and the Metro Nashville government. Launched on May 5, The Belonging Fund provides emergency financial support for immigrants in Nashville.
"It is heartbreaking what is happening to Latino and immigrant communities here in Nashville and we, the Roadies, do not stand for hate in any capacity," the Roadies said in a statement posted to social media.
Jacob Shames can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter @Jacob_Shames.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: MLS: Nashville SC supporters group cancels events over ICE worries
Continue reading...
