Four people were arrested and almost 20 were kicked out after a violent incident at Sunday's Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer game at Al Lang Stadium.
According to St. Petersburg police, firefighters were called to the stadium after a report of a fire in the stands during the game.
Police said problems began when two busloads of fans of the visiting team, Orlando City, arrived at the stadium. Officials said many of those fans were intoxicated.
Arguments and fights with Rowdies' fans followed. At some point, police said smoke bombs were set off in the stands.
Police said Orlando fan Charles Tolman hit an officer in the stomach with a team flag. Also, Stephen Marva faces battery on a law enforcement officer after he shoved a police officer to join a fight, authorities said.
Two other visiting fans also were arrested. There were no serious injuries reported.
According to Rowdies' owner Bill Edwards, extra security personnel were on hand Sunday because Orlando fans have caused problems in the past.
Edwards said his team won't play Orlando again until the fan base can behave better.
The Orlando City team said it had no official comment, but did say this was not a recurring event with fans.
Disney, which owns the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex where the Orlando City temporarily play, say they have not had any arrests, just complaints about language.