Arena soccer player gets lifetime ban for ‘severe and violent’ conduct after cup final brawl
Summary
Stefan Mijatovic, defender for the San Diego Sockers, was banned for life from the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) because of violent behavior after a fight during a championship game. The fight involved players and fans, and other players and the teams also faced fines or suspensions.Key Facts
- The fight happened after the final whistle of Game 1 in the MASL championship series between the San Diego Sockers and the Milwaukee Wave.
- Mijatovic was seen throwing a water bottle at fans who were throwing objects at him and other players.
- Mijatovic has a history of violent behavior in the MASL, including a previous brawl and an incident where he stomped on an injured player.
- Before this incident, he was already on probation and under a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct.
- Five other players were fined or suspended, and both teams were fined for poor conduct during and after the game.
- The MASL is working with local police to identify fans involved, who may face bans and legal actions.
- Mijatovic has played for nine different MASL teams and also appeared in other indoor soccer competitions and represented the U.S. in minifootball.
- The San Diego Sockers and Milwaukee Wave will play Game 2 of the championship series soon.
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