Former USMNT star Eric Wynalda involved in altercation at son's soccer game: report


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Eric Wynalda, a former member of the United States national soccer team, has been named in an assault report stemming from an altercation while coaching his son's team, according to TMZ.

A player on an opposing team reportedly claimed that Wynalda called him a “b*tch” while also insulting his mother, according to a Las Vegas police report.

A skirmish ensued, when the player told police he pushed Wynalda because of what she said, leading to a fight in which the teen received a scratch.

However, the teen doesn't know who hit him, according to TMZ.

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ESPN commentator Eric Wynalda at the 2007 MLS SuperDraft on January 12 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. (A.Messerschmidt/MLS)

TMZ obtained video of the incident, where Wynalda can be seen chatting with an opposing player, who looked like he was going to throw the ball after it went out of bounds.

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While they were talking, another player walks up and lightly pushes Wynalda while a referee is also right in front of the two.

That caused players on Wynalda's team to jump off the bench and the skirmish began.

Eric Wynalda runs on the soccer field

Eric Wynalda of USA in action during the match between Scotland (0) and USA (0) at RFK Stadium on May 30, 1998 in Washington DC, USA. (Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)

During that altercation, the original opposing player holding the ball threw it at Wynalda's face.

A source told TMZ that the game took a turn when Wynalda's son was fouled hard and couldn't play the rest of the game.

A video prior to the altercation shows Wynalda's son fouled out and the opposing player allegedly began badmouthing the USMNT star.

Eric Wynalda shines on the soccer field

Las Vegas Lights FC head coach Eric Wynalda watches during the first half of his team's game against New Mexico United at Isotopes Park on October 19, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. New Mexico United defeated Las Vegas Lights FC 2-0. (Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

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Wynalda, 54, is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame after owning a USMNT record 34 goals when he retired. He was part of the team during three World Cups, between 1990 and 1998.

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