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3-year-old soccer star's mom speaks out about viral 911 call

3-year-old soccer star's mom speaks out about viral 911 call

Summary

Martasia Griffin said her 3-year-old son, Nevada Pierre, has received new soccer opportunities and business inquiries after a youth-game dispute and a 911 call drew national attention. Griffin disputes the league director’s account that the parents were disruptive, says the family does not plan to sue, and wants Nevada to continue playing soccer.

Key Facts

  • A youth soccer league director called 911 during a game involving Nevada Pierre.
  • The director told police that Nevada was scoring goals and pushing other players, and said his parents were disruptive.
  • Griffin said she and Nevada’s father wanted to discuss the league’s decisions and were not being disruptive.
  • Griffin said she does not believe race was behind the call or the director’s actions.
  • Griffin said Nevada is scheduled to travel to Spain for training through Roc Nation, the management company founded by Jay-Z.
  • Former U.S. national team striker Eddie Johnson offered Nevada a full scholarship to train at his soccer academy in Orlando.
  • Griffin said the family does not plan to take legal action against the league.
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