A squirrel enters the field during the FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
A squirrel entered the pitch during the Matchday 26 game between FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC at TQL Stadium on Saturday night. The animal scampered across the field, drawing cheers from the spectators in attendance before the match continued. This incident adds to a series of unexpected pitch invasions occurring in MLS play. Similar events have previously featured a squirrel in Philadelphia and infants at matches in D.C. United and San Jose. The brief disruption occurred during the ongoing league schedule.
- •A squirrel ran onto the field at TQL Stadium.
- •The event occurred during the FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC Matchday 26 game.
- •Crowds reacted to the animal as it crossed the pitch.
- •This follows previous pitch invader incidents in Philadelphia, D.C. United, and San Jose.
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"By MLSsoccer staffRaccinho, it appears, has finally met his match.A squirrel briefly stole the spotlight during FC Cincinnati's Matchday 26 clash with Charlotte FC at TQL Stadium on Saturday night, s...
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