News Summary
A Milwaukee Brewers fan, Shannon Kobylarczyk, lost her job after a video emerged showing her threatening to call ICE on a Latino Dodgers fan during Game 2 of the NLCS. The incident went viral, prompting discussions about sportsmanship and discriminatory behavior at games. Following an internal investigation, Kobylarczyk’s employer confirmed her departure, while both individuals involved received bans from future games. The Brewers organization emphasized the need for respect among fans.
Milwaukee – A Milwaukee Brewers fan lost her job after a video surfaced of her threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a Latino Los Angeles Dodgers fan during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. The incident occurred on October 14, 2025, at American Family Field and quickly went viral on social media, amassing over 4 million views.
Shannon Kobylarczyk, identified as the fan in question, was recorded during an interaction with Ricardo Fosado, the Dodgers fan who filmed the encounter. The incident began with Fosado engaging in trash talk with Brewers fans, leading Kobylarczyk to yell, “You know what, let’s call ICE,” in reaction to his comments about the crowd being quiet. Fosado, a U.S. Navy veteran with Mexican heritage, responded confidently, asserting his citizenship and military service.
The altercation escalated further when Kobylarczyk appeared to swipe at Fosado’s phone as he recorded the exchange. The incident captured significant attention due to the overt racial implications and confrontational nature of the remarks made by Kobylarczyk. Her comments included belittling Fosado’s drinking habits, indicating a broader issue surrounding sportsmanship and respect at sporting events.
In the aftermath of the incident, ManpowerGroup, Kobylarczyk’s employer, confirmed that she was “no longer with the organization” following an internal investigation into her conduct. Kobylarczyk also chose to resign from her position on the board of Make-A-Wish Wisconsin effective immediately. Both Kobylarczyk and Fosado received bans from attending future events at American Family Field as a result of the incident, reflecting the stadium’s policy on maintaining a respectful environment for all attendees.
The Brewers organization has reiterated the expectation for all event-goers to act respectfully and stated that they do not condone offensive statements regarding race, gender, or national origin. Kobylarczyk’s behavior has sparked discussions about the importance of sportsmanship and the consequences of public behavior during games.
Despite Fosado being ejected from the stadium during the game, he later commented that while Kobylarczyk’s actions were inappropriate, he did not believe her behavior warranted her losing her job. The Dodgers successfully won the game against the Brewers, extending their series lead to 2-0, with Game 3 set to occur at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2025.
The incident highlights ongoing debates about acceptable behavior in sports venues and the implications of public interactions in the digital age, where social media can amplify moments of conflict and discrimination rapidly. Kobylarczyk’s actions serve as a reminder of the scrutiny that can arise from individual behaviors in public settings, especially within the charged atmosphere of competitive sports.
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