# Portland officials say city did not approve policies that led to removal of women’s sports supporters

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/portland-officials-say-city-did-not-approve-policies-that-led-to-removal-of-womens-sports-supporters/
- Published: 2026-10-27T00:56:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T02:21:13+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/portland-official-say-city-did-not-approve-policies-led-removal-womens-sports-supporters
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Portland says it did not approve the policies behind the removals.
- About 20 spectators displayed a banner at a Thorns match.
- The Justice Department is reviewing possible constitutional concerns.

## Summary

Portland officials say the city did not approve policies that led to women’s sports supporters being removed from Providence Park, a city-owned football stadium. The city says the stadium operator, Peregrine Sports, and its subcontractors made decisions about the spectators and a reporter, while officials review the incident and seek further details.

About 20 spectators wore XX-XY Athletics shirts and displayed a “Save Women’s Sports” banner during a Portland Thorns match on 23 October; footage showed some being struck and escorted out by security. The city cited the operator’s agreement to follow applicable laws and stadium rules, but did not identify the specific rule used. The Justice Department is also reviewing the incident, which an official said raises potential viewpoint discrimination and First Amendment questions.

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