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- Portland Thorns removed eight fans from Providence Park during a Sept. 6 match for alleged guideline violations.
- Stadium officials said the fans distributed unapproved materials, though the group insisted they only shared code-of-conduct copies.
- Staff labeled the fans’ XX-XY Athletics shirts opposing trans women transphobic and expelled them from The Sports Bra bar.
- Portland Thorns said it is reviewing the incident and remains committed to a safe, inclusive environment.
