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Toddler invades pitch during Minnesota’s MLS win over San Jose: ‘There’s a baby on the field’

Toddler invades pitch during Minnesota’s MLS win over San Jose: ‘There’s a baby on the field’

Summary

A toddler ran onto the soccer field near the end of a game between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes, causing the referee to stop the match. Stadium staff quickly removed the child and returned them to a woman believed to be the mother.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
  • Minnesota United won the game 5-1 against San Jose Earthquakes.
  • The toddler entered the field with about 1.5 minutes left in the game.
  • The referee stopped the play after noticing the child on the field.
  • Stadium security escorted the toddler off and handed them to a woman, likely the mother.
  • Commentators compared the situation to a previous game where a raccoon invaded the pitch.
  • This was the third time since 2021 that a child entered the field during a Major League Soccer game.
  • Minnesota United posted on their official X account that the win was "Like taking money from a baby."
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