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Fireworks malfunction injures no one at Angel City FC celebration

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:12 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Fireworks malfunction injures no one at Angel City FC celebration

Summary

A fireworks display malfunction occurred during a post-game celebration at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on July 3, following Angel City FC's 2-0 victory over the Orlando Pride. Fireworks shot unexpectedly into the crowd, prompting alarm among fans, who rushed to exit the stadium. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported no injuries related to the incident. Angel City FC is investigating the malfunction with their pyrotechnics vendor, stating that medical and safety teams were on-site and the venue was secure. Videos posted on social media captured the chaotic scenes as rockets shot towards the stands while fans expressed their shock.

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By the Numbers

•Fireworks malfunction happened post-game at BMO Stadium
•Angel City FC secured a 2-0 win over Orlando Pride
•No injuries reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department
•Fans captured videos of fireworks shooting into the stands
•Angel City FC is investigating with the pyrotechnics vendor

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Sparks literally flew after Friday night’s Angel City FC home game against the Orlando Pride when a postgame fireworks show malfunctioned, enveloping the pitch in smoke as projectiles flew into the stands where fans were watching. An announced crowd of 13,900 watched ACFC kick off the second half of the NWSL season with a 2-0 victory over the Pride in its first game under interim head coach Leif Gunnar Smerud. Then came a pre-Independence Day fireworks show, launched from center pitch on BMO Sta
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A post-game fireworks show went awry at BMO Stadium on Friday night, when fireworks set off on the playing pitch sent flares streaming into the stands, forcing fans to scatter to safety.
— Yahoo Sports