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Portland Thorns Match Security Expels Brandi Kruse, Activists Protest
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- Security escorted XX-XY Athletics activists out of a Portland Thorns match at Providence Park.
- Activists displayed a “Save Women’s Sports” banner and revealed XX-XY shirts at second-half start.
- Trans-supporting fans verbally slurred activists and struck several with transgender pride flagpoles.
- Security guard restrained commentator Brandi Kruse and expelled her after escorting her to the concourse.
- Activist Amy Sousa said she and others filed police reports after being hit, pushed and threatened.