Baby wanders onto field during US match. Coach's viral reaction: 'A bit early for a lifetime ban'

An unusual incident briefly halted an MLS match between Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes when a baby wandered onto the field. The game, played at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, was stopped in the closing minutes of the second half as stadium staff quickly intervened to retrieve the child.

The unexpected pitch invader managed to get past security and onto the grass while the match was nearing its conclusion. The moment was captured on the television broadcast, with commentator Kyndra de St. Aubin pausing her play-by-play to draw attention to the situation. "Oh... there's a baby on the field," she remarked as play stopped near midfield.

A stadium employee promptly escorted the baby to a woman waiting at the sideline, allowing the game to resume without further incident. The interruption occurred during stoppage time, with Minnesota United holding a commanding 5-1 lead over the Earthquakes. The baby's appearance provided a brief, albeit strange, distraction for the home crowd witnessing a significant defeat.

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Oh... there's a baby on the field.

Minnesota United coach Cameron Knowles recounted hearing the commotion from the bench and trying to understand what was happening. Joking about the situation, he said, "It's a bit early for a lifetime ban from a stadium," referring to the infant's very young age.

The Minnesota United club also joined in the lighthearted commentary on social media. Following their decisive 5-1 victory, the team's official X account posted, "It was like taking candy from a baby," referencing their win.

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It's a bit early for a lifetime ban from a stadium.