A Milwaukee Brewers fan has sparked national controversy after a viral video captured her yelling “Call ICE” at a Latino Dodgers supporter during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. The woman, identified as Shannon Kobylarczyk, has since been fired from her job and has resigned from a nonprofit board, drawing comparisons online to another viral stadium incident involving the so-called “Phillies Karen.”
The Incident at the Brewers Game
The confrontation unfolded Tuesday, October 14, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Ricardo Fosado, a Dodgers fan and US Navy veteran of Mexican descent, was attending the game during a business trip to Chicago. As he recorded a video asking why Brewers fans had gone quiet during a Dodgers comeback, Kobylarczyk responded with a string of insults.
“Real men drink beer, p—y,” she yelled at Fosado, who continued filming. Then, while tapping another fan on the shoulder, she added, “Call ICE,” referencing Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Fosado fired back on camera: “Call ICE. I’m a US citizen. War veteran, baby girl. Two wars. ICE isn’t going to do nothing to me. Good luck.”
Despite being a veteran and citizen, Fosado was reported to security by Kobylarczyk and was ultimately removed from the stadium by event staff.
Fired and Banned
Kobylarczyk worked for ManpowerGroup, a Milwaukee-based staffing agency. The company issued a public statement following an internal review, “As soon as we became aware of this video the individual was placed on immediate leave and we began an investigation. As a result of this process, the employee is no longer with the organization.”
Additionally, Kobylarczyk resigned from her position on the board of directors for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, according to reporting by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Both Kobylarczyk and Fosado have reportedly been banned from future events at American Family Field for violating the stadium’s Guest Code of Conduct.
Fosado Responds: “She Made a Mistake”
In interviews after the incident, Fosado expressed empathy toward Kobylarczyk, despite being the target of her remarks.
“I don’t think it was horrible or something that should get her fired,” he told the Journal Sentinel. “We cannot be judged on one mistake… It was just hurt feelings, nobody physically hurt anybody.”
Fosado, who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq between 2001 and 2005, said he doesn’t hold the incident against all Brewers fans.
“This is my first time at a Brewers game and I got kicked out, but you know what? I had a great experience and everybody was really friendly and welcoming. I don’t take that one incident and label the whole entire day bad.”
Online Reaction: ‘Phillies Karen’ Comparisons Emerge
As the video spread on X (formerly Twitter), some users began comparing Kobylarczyk to the infamous “Phillies Karen” — a woman who went viral after berating young boy and demanded a home run ball from him during Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins game on September 5.
The Brewers and MLB Respond
In a statement, the Milwaukee Brewers emphasized their commitment to inclusivity at the ballpark, “The Brewers expect all persons attending games to be respectful of each other, and we do not condone in any way offensive statements fans make to each other about race, gender or national origin.”
The organization confirmed both fans were banned from future games following the altercation.