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Florida Youth Soccer Game Ends with Police Intervention Over 3-Year-Old’s Skill
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Core Event
The player, a three-year-old named Nevada, repeatedly dribbled past older children and scored multiple goals in a 5U i9 Sports league. League officials said the boy’s parents became “unruly” and the family was asked to leave the park. Officers informed the family that the matter was civil, offered a refund of the league fee (approximately $300), and noted that no arrests or trespass warnings were issued.
Background & Context
i9 Sports runs recreational leagues for children ages three to fourteen across Seminole County and Winter Park. Nevada’s family had been posting his soccer highlights on TikTok and Instagram, where the videos attracted a sizable following.
Timeline
- October 24, 2026 – League director (identified as Thomas Hayes or Jul Henry in different reports) calls 911, describing a “disruptive” parent and requesting police assistance.
- October 25, 2026 – Police arrive around 10 a.m.; the league asks officers to communicate the request that the family leave. The family states the game is over and departs.
- October 26, 2026 – The family posts video footage; the incident is reported by multiple outlets and the league releases a statement that it is reviewing the incident and has refunded the registration fee.
Data & Statistics
- Video clips of Nevada’s performance have been viewed more than 1 million times on TikTok and over 4 million times on Instagram and other platforms.
- Nevada reportedly scored 10 goals in a roughly 30-minute match despite being substituted several times.
- The family paid about $300 for the fall league registration, which was later refunded.
Official Statements & Responses
The Winter Park Police Department said the league contacted them about a disturbance, that officers communicated the refund offer, and that the incident was a civil matter with no arrests, trespasses, or charges.
i9 Sports issued a statement noting it “takes concerns very seriously,” that it has reached out to the family, and that a review is underway. The league refrained from speculating on the cause of the dispute.
Criticism & Opposition
Children’s-rights advocate Ms. Rachel called the incident “racist, sick, traumatizing and disgusting,” urging athletes to support the family. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin described the situation as “ridiculous” and expressed sympathy for the child’s talent being punished.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Reason for the police call: The 911 audio focuses on an “unruly parent,” while the family claims the call was prompted by complaints that Nevada was “too good.” Police records only note a disturbance.
- Video view counts: Sources differ, reporting either “more than 1 million” or “over 4 million” views.
- Parent’s name: The mother is identified as Martasia Griffin in several interviews, but a quote bank entry lists her as Martasia Martasia.
- League official’s identity: Some reports name Thomas Hayes, others Jul Henry; both are described as the league director who placed the call.
What’s Next
i9 Sports will continue its review and has offered a refund to the family. The mother indicated she may pursue legal action if the refund is not honored. No further police involvement is anticipated, as the department classified the episode as a civil dispute.