After a terrible penalty call on Sunday afternoon, some River End hooligans threw glizzies on the pitch at Subaru Park. Now, a statement from the Sons of Ben:

The Sons of Ben are dedicated to passionately supporting the Philadelphia Union while upholding the integrity and spirit of the game. We want to make it clear that we do not condone throwing objects onto the pitch under any circumstances. This behavior is not only dangerous but also violates Subaru Park’s policy and the Sons of Ben Code of Conduct.

Our mission has always been to create a passionate and inclusive atmosphere that drives our team forward, and actions like this jeopardize that goal. Such conduct can lead to disciplinary action against both individuals and the club, which is unacceptable.

We ask all members and supporters to uphold our standards, respect the game, and continue showing their passion the right way—through chants, songs, and unwavering support. Let’s keep the River End loud, proud, and respectful.

DOOP!

It’s a good statement. Get out in front of it. Nobody is getting injured by a flying hot dog, and no glizzies came remotely close to hitting the players or ref, but you gotta draw a hard line when it comes to throwing stuff on the field. We’ve seen opposing fans do this at Subaru Park and we hammer those people for being jabronies, so it would be hypocritical for us to say nothing when our own jabronies do it.

This is what accountability looks like, unlike in Nashville two seasons ago when some assclown hit Jack McGlynn with a water bottle, which led to an even bigger idiot fan trying to justify it by saying the players were celebrating in front of the Nashville supporters. Boo fuckin’ hoo. Get your own house in order.