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After a VAR check, it was ruled that a baby, in fact, cannot play in a Major League Soccer game.

During the early moments of the second half in the Chicago Fire-D.C. United game, play had to be paused as a baby ran onto the Audi Field pitch in Washington.

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The baby slowly made its way toward the penalty box before being stopped and carried back to the stands.

Baby on the field! 😂 pic.twitter.com/68tDmyt0Jo — Major League Soccer (@MLS) June 8, 2025

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