# Portland Thorns get destroyed in the comment section for praising fans on the same night XX-XY group attacked

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/portland-thorns-get-destroyed-in-the-comment-section-for-praising-fans-on-the-same-night-xx-xy-group-attacked/
- Published: 2026-10-24T15:42:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T16:24:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/portland-thorns-destroyed-comment-section-praising-fans-xx-xy-group-attacked
- Topics: World

## Key points

- The Thorns were criticised for praising fans after a disputed match.
- A 57-year-old attendee reportedly filed a police report after being pushed.
- Activist Brandi Kruse said security restrained and removed her.

## Summary

The Portland Thorns faced criticism after thanking their fans on social media following a match where supporters of XX-XY Athletics said they were harassed and assaulted. The post, published on Fan Appreciation Night, drew a wave of replies accusing the club of praising fans despite the reported incidents.

Activist and commentator Brandi Kruse said her friend Julie, a 57-year-old lesbian, was pushed down two rows of seats by a male fan after wearing an XX-XY Athletics shirt; she said Julie filed a police report. Kruse also said security restrained her and removed her from the stadium. The article reports that the group’s members wore shirts and carried a “Save Women’s Sports” sign, and quotes social media users criticising the fans and the club.

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