Most of the time, when the field of play is invaded at a sporting event, it’s quite annoying. Most of the time.
The exception is when the invader happens to have paws.
Which brings us to Subaru Park in Philadelphia where the Union were hosting NYCFC in some midweek MLS action on Wednesday night. Barely 20 minutes into the action, play was halted thanks to a raccoon that somehow made its way into the stadium, got down to field level and made itself at home on the pitch.
It took nearly five minutes before the grounds crew could safely capture the critter and the video is all the zen you need today.
Screw it, raccoon highlights. 🦝 pic.twitter.com/n1weQHrmKe
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 16, 2024
Shoutout to the broadcast crew for giving us their best Kevin Harlan impression. NYCFC won the game 2-1 after the interruption and it’s not hard to see why. The home fans just couldn’t get back into the game after the raccoon was taken away.
But fear not! Our hero has been released back into the wild to hopefully teach all of his friends about the beautiful game.
🦝 update 🚨
Our friend was put in good hands with @HoffmansPest and has been safely released!#DOOP pic.twitter.com/IrPpIDDZAS
— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) May 16, 2024
