Why Is the 3-Year-Old Soccer Star Nevada Trending? What the Bodycam Actually Shows
Updated October 27, 2026
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Quick answer: "3-year-old soccer star" is trending because a video of a toddler named Nevada scoring goal after goal in a Winter Park, Florida youth league, followed by police showing up at the field, passed 4 million views. His parents say the league called the cops because he was "too good." Police and the league tell a different story: an official called about a disturbance with the parents, not the child, and police say no one was arrested, trespassed, or forced to leave the park.
What happened?
On Saturday, October 24, Nevada was playing in an i9 Sports Maitland/Winter Park game at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. At 3, he was playing in a league with kids around 5 years old.
His parents posted a video showing him dribbling past older kids and scoring repeatedly. The video then cuts to police officers on the sideline while his father says the police were called on a 3-year-old because he was too good. The clip spread fast on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook and was shared by celebrities, including children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel.
What do the bodycam and 911 call show?
Winter Park police released body camera footage and the 911 audio on Monday, October 26. The key points:
- Who police were called about: A league official called and described the situation as "not really an emergency," reporting an unruly, disruptive parent who he said was following him around the field and calling him names.
- What the official told officers: He praised Nevada as very advanced and said he scores a lot of goals, but claimed the boy was pushing other kids. He said he had been subbing Nevada out so other children got playing time, and that the parents argued with him when he did.
- What the official wanted: He said he wanted the family out of the league and would refund their registration.
- What the mother told officers: She said other parents were upset because her son was better than their kids and that the league was removing him for being good at soccer.
One important detail: the video posted by Nevada's family does not show him pushing anyone. So the pushing claim comes from the official, and so far it hasn't been shown on video.
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Viral claims vs. what police say
| What viral posts claimed | What police and records show |
|---|---|
| Police were called on the 3-year-old | Police were called about a disturbance between league officials and the parents |
| The family got a trespass notice | Police say no one was trespassed |
| Police escorted the family off the field | Police say no one was forced to leave the park; the family said the game was over and they were leaving |
| He was kicked out for being too good | The league official claims pushing and parent behavior; the family disputes this. i9 Sports is reviewing it |
| It was a crime | Police called it a civil matter, and no one was arrested |
What is not disputed: i9 Sports removed Nevada from the league and refunded his fall registration.
What does Nevada's family say?
His mother, Martasia, told HuffPost the incident "really traumatized" him. She said he still wants to play soccer, just not at that place. According to her, a director told her that everyone pays, so everyone should play, and police were called after she started speaking up for her son.
She also said Nevada started dribbling at 10 months old and trains with his father about three hours a day. Former pro soccer player Eddie Johnson noticed the video, and she says Nevada will join Johnson's Orlando-based youth training program in January.
What does i9 Sports say?
The local i9 Sports program said the respectful treatment and well-being of every child and family matter deeply to it. It said it has reached out to the family and started a review, and that it won't speculate or share unverified information while that review is ongoing. On The Breakfast Club, Lauren LaRosa reported that i9 offered Nevada the chance to play more weeks in a different league. i9 has not publicly confirmed that.
For context, i9 Sports describes its soccer for ages 3 to 6 as a setting where rules are loosely enforced and kids swarm the ball. That's part of why a 3-year-old dominating the field caused friction over playing time.
What about the "livestream" claim?
A newer theory spreading on X says the real dispute was about the family livestreaming the game on TikTok, which would raise privacy concerns for other parents. That theory is based on a social media post attributed to Nevada's father. Neither police nor i9 Sports has said livestreaming played any role, so treat it as unverified for now.
What happens next?
The main thing to watch is the result of i9 Sports' review. If the league says what it found, or if more video from the game surfaces, it could settle whether the pushing claim holds up. We'll update this post if that happens.
FAQ
Were police called on a 3-year-old?
No. According to Winter Park police, the call was about a disturbance between league officials and the child's parents.
Was anyone arrested?
No. Police called it a civil matter and said no one was arrested, trespassed, or forced to leave.
Was Nevada kicked out of the league?
Yes. i9 Sports removed him from the league and refunded his fall registration. Why is still disputed.
Where did this happen?
At Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Winter Park, Florida, near Orlando, during an i9 Sports Maitland/Winter Park game on October 24, 2026.
Is Nevada still playing soccer?
His mother says he still wants to play and will join a youth training program run by former pro Eddie Johnson in January.
Sources: Winter Park Police Department release and bodycam via WKMG News 6, WFTV, CBS News, ESPN, Yahoo News, HuffPost, Moneywise.
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