“We support our players interacting with fans, whether it is at clinics, charity events or by high-fiving their supporters in the stands while celebrating a goal. However, our players should never engage in conduct that can be interpreted as encouraging fans to come out of the stands and onto the field, regardless of the reason.”
— MLS Comissioner Don Garber on the league fining the Los Angeles Galaxy’s David Beckham $1,000 for confronting a fan at halftime of his team’s 2-2 tie against AC Milan in an exhibition game at the Home Depot Center on July 19.