Police respond to youth soccer dispute involving parents and child

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Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Police respond to youth soccer dispute involving parents and child
Summary

Police were called to a youth soccer game on October 24 in Winter Park, Florida, following a dispute between a league official and the parents of 3-year-old player Nevada Pierre. The league official alleged that Nevada was pushing other players during the game, leading to his parents being asked to leave. The police stated that no arrests were made, and described the incident as a civil matter. Following the incident, Nevada's mother, Martasia Griffin, defended her son on social media, asserting the accusations were unfounded and that he was simply performing well against older players. The league, i9 Sports, has initiated a review of the situation and expressed concern over the allegations.

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  • •The incident occurred at Martin Luther King Jr. Park during a youth soccer game.
  • •Nevada Pierre is 3 years old and plays against older kids.
  • •The league official cited complaints about pushing during play.
  • •Police confirmed the matter is civil with no arrests made.
  • •i9 Sports has begun an internal review of the incident.
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  • 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Mom of 3-Year-Old Soccer Player Speaks Out After Police Called Over Dispute Involving Her Son
What they're saying
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“The incident was a civil matter between those parties and not criminal,” police said. “No one was arrested, trespassed, or forced to leave the park”

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