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Traveling Sounders fans allegedly attacked by rival supporters after D.C. United match

WASHINGTON, D.C. — One member of Emerald City Supporters (ECS) was hospitalized and several others were hurt after allegedly being assaulted by D.C. United fans following Sunday’s match.

Multiple witnesses reported that as they were leaving the game, a group of approximately 15 people waited for ECS and initiated an attack. Sounder at Heart has spoken with several of the alleged victims, but is not identifying them for this story.

According to those witnesses, the issue began as ECS left Audi Field. Stadium security held the group back in the designated supporters section at Audi Field until approximately 15 minutes after the game, which is standard around MLS.