Owner Jody Allen Issues Strong Statement After Racial Discrimination Incident Targeting a Veteran at SoFi Stadium

Inglewood, California. 11/18/2025

California woke up to shock and concern after a video capturing a racist incident during the Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams game at SoFi Stadium spread rapidly across social media. The footage showed a male fan losing control after a disputed play on the field, then turning to loudly insult a nearby Latin-American veteran. Even though the veteran calmly explained that he had served the country through two military deployments, the male fan continued his verbal attacks until security arrived to separate the two.

Once the incident was confirmed, Seattle Seahawks owner Jody Allen immediately released a strong and direct official statement. It was considered the team’s firmest and fastest response of the season, and her words quickly became a major topic across national media.

In her statement, Allen described the male fan’s behavior as “unacceptable and completely opposed to the values the Seahawks stand for”. She also confirmed that the Seahawks had worked with SoFi Stadium management to impose a permanent ban on the individual from all sporting and entertainment events held at the venue.

She followed with a powerful message.

“What happened at SoFi Stadium is something that cannot be tolerated. This is not just about conduct. this is about respecting someone who has dedicated his entire life to serving this country. Whether we are playing on the road or at home. the Seahawks always defend the values of equality. of respect. and of human dignity.”

The Seahawks community responded swiftly and decisively. Tens of thousands of fans shared the video along with messages calling for civility in the stands. The hashtag #SeahawksStandTogether surged into the top trends within hours. Many players, including Bobby Wagner and Tariq Woolen, also expressed outrage toward the racist behavior and extended their gratitude to the veteran for his service.

Analysts noted that Jody Allen’s statement went far beyond a single incident. It reaffirmed that the Seahawks are an organization that prioritizes social responsibility and is always prepared to act in defense of its core values. Allen emphasized that the team will continue working with the NFL and stadiums across the country to ensure that every fan is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.