PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Riverhounds ended a partnership with Chick-fil-A after fans pushed back on social media.
The organization stated it was going to sell sandwiches from the popular fast-food chain at home games this season. Steel Army, a group of fans that supports the Riverhounds, took to social media to voice opposition to the program.
After considering feedback, the club has elected to discontinue its Chick-fil-A promotion after tomorrow's match with Loudoun.
— Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (@RiverhoundsSC) July 17, 2021
Full statement below:https://t.co/tdqgPRoqe7
The group said it “strongly” opposed the partnership because the chain “has a well documented history of corporate donations to organizations that promote anti-LGBTQ+ ideology.”
Team officials said in a news release that they want to make “all of our fans feel welcome” and ended the partnership.
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