Aug 7, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A general view of the pitch during a weather delay before the match between the Chivas de Guadalajara and FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium.

TQL Stadium has terminated its relationship with a restaurant for its owner's social media posts in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder on Wednesday.

The home of FC Cincinnati said it would no longer work with Lucius Q, a local barbecue restaurant after its owner Aaron Sharpe appeared to write of Kirk: "Good riddance! What a piece of s—."

Kirk, a prominent conservative political activist, was gunned down at age 31 during an event at Utah Valley University. His killer is still at large.

Facing a backlash over his remarks, Sharpe insisted that he wouldn't back down.

"If you think that threats of social media attacks on me or my business will in any way keep me silent about what I believe, you are sorely mistaken," he said. "I know exactly who I am and on what side of history I stand."

On Thursday night, TQL Stadium released a statement saying that it was cutting ties with Lucius Q.

"FC Cincinati and TQL Stadium expect our vendors and partners to uphold the values of respect and tolerance that are core to our club's identity," it said.

"We were founded on the idea that soccer unites, and we remain committed to ensuring that FCC is for all and that we provide a safe and welcoming environment for our patrons.

"Toward that end, we have terminated our relationship with Lucius Q."

On Thursday, Lucius Q also announced that it had cut ties with Sharpe.

"Aaron Sharpe is no longer associated with Lucius Q. We found the comments he made on his personal social media pages offensive and, as a result, have severed ties with him," the restaurant said on Facebook.

This article originally appeared on Pro Soccer Wire: TQL Stadium cuts ties with restaurant over Charlie Kirk post

Reporting by Seth Vertelney, Pro Soccer Wire / Pro Soccer Wire

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