San Diego FC will increase security personnel and take other steps at Saturday evening's game against the Columbus Crew in an attempt to avoid a repeat of fans chanting a homophobic slur as some did in its first home game.

After the chant was heard at San Diego FC's home opener, the club has detailed a plan to discourage its future use

San Diego FC has announced it will use pre-match and in-stadium messaging, enhanced security measures and strong enforcement of policies to discourage fans from engaging in what it called discriminatory chants at home matches.