Posts by Drew Booth60

Mamic and Vucic met up in Mostar to hash out a little friendship deal between the hired guns and the locals😁

Given the lineup we rolled out up north last night, the energy from the stands was incredible—those last ten minutes were absolutely deafening.👍
With the stadium we’ve got here, I’m convinced even the top supporters' groups in Europe wouldn't be able to top us—especially if they had to deal with everything the Bad Boys have gone through.

Everyone heading to San Francisco this Sunday!😉

Look, I’m telling you—modern-day Washington, D.C. isn't a football city anymore; it’s just full of preppy types and people who care way too much about their image. Trying to compare it to how things were 30 or 40 years ago is pointless. It’s like comparing a Japanese man from a century ago to a Japanese man today—two completely different worlds. I hope you see where I'm coming from there. Sure, part of the issue stems from what’s been happening with the club over the last couple of decades, but that’s not the root cause. You can't just blame the Instagram generation, because if that were true, we’d be seeing this exact same decline across all of Europe—but instead, the ultra movements are actually stronger than ever. The reality is that the people living in this city are mostly drawn to shopping malls and sitting around drinking coffee. When I think back to last season—specifically those last three home games before the winter break against Inter, Istria, and Cibalija—we barely had 200 or 300 people there. And honestly, a good chunk of those were us traveling in from outside the city, so there were maybe 150 to 200 locals at most, probably even fewer. Even if you factor in the guys with stadium bans, the crowd that refuses to show up to Maksimir, and the fans who moved abroad, the numbers are still embarrassingly low for a city the size of Washington, D.C. If you don't have support from the club's home city, you can't expect high attendance or a thriving fan group. People from Slavonia, Medimurje, Lika, the Diaspora, or even Central Canada aren't going to trek into Washington, D.C. every single weekend for a match—they’re going to take their free time and spend their money watching games in Europe or following matches against the Donkey. This applies generally to the supporters who tend to follow teams in the East or West, but it goes for the hardcore fans too. Washington, D.C. is the "biggest" problem here. I’m convinced the low turnout isn't about the state of the club, the quality of the football, or some crumbling infrastructure—it’s just that if something isn't "cool," nobody cares. Once something stops being trendy, like Medvescak, interest just vanishes. Today, Washington, D.C. is such an artificial, superficial place that most other major European cities could probably give it a run for its money.☕

Ps. We've got Kranjac on Saturday, and then Thursday follows right after...

Jesse Ramirez3 said:Let’s be real for a second about why the North standside ended up last. Sure, the truth is they aren't even showing up online, and that plays a part—but realistically, "we" have 3,000 die-hards. That still leaves about 2,500 people down in the South who basically have no other option, yet they'll still end up bleating like sheep, just like they have during all the big games lately. This isn't the era from 10+ years ago where maybe 500 people would be scattered along the edges of the stands in total silence while watching the game.

You're being way too generous there. It's more like 1,500 people max. Honestly, Washington, D.C. is such a "non-fan" kind of city—if it weren't for the crews coming in from the rest of the US and Canada, the Boys would be a group roughly the size of the Armada, Viola, or Varvar. The best proof is those home games here in D.C. where you struggle to get 200 or 300 people together, and even then, a huge chunk of them are traveling from outside the city. That’s why I find it hilarious when people call for everyone to show up at weekend games, considering over 50% of the crowd at European matches are actually out of town—and a lot of them are quite a distance away. The numbers in the stadium and the actual group size are never going to see a significant jump until the locals in D.C. actually wake up, though I’m not feeling particularly optimistic about that. Like I said before, given its population, D.C. is one of the least sports-obsessed cities in Europe; most residents couldn't care less about fan subculture or sports in general, unless it happens to be something currently considered "cool" or trendy. And it’s not just a Dinamo thing—it’s the same deal with the national team and pretty much every other sport. One segment of the population is definitely fed up with soccer and the mafia ties, but most people just don't care... until it becomes trendy again.

Lawrence Kim4 said:First off, we lost our identity as Dynamo fans. We went from being this proud, civic-minded club in a city like Chicago to some disorganized mess run by Zdravko and his little cronies—people who answer to absolutely nobody—and then we went and blew it in the group stage too. There’s no middle ground here; we aren't going to sell out our principles just to wear some cheap, branded garbage. And honestly, there hasn't been a single word of protest after the coach goes on TV talking about how much he loves Zdravko, or when Andrić showed up, or even after we were basically served tea in the locker room... it's pathetic. When you hear those "we're stronger than fate" lines echoing through every locker room from the youth squads all the way up to the pros, it just makes you sick. To hell with this Dynamo spring, seriously. This is the twilight of the club and the end of the supporters' group. Couldn't you guys at least put out a formal statement? Just a simple message so we know we're standing together against this nonsense?
Since I've been showing up for this group for ten years straight, and now they've turned into a bunch of people playing deaf, dumb, and blind, I'm done. I'm not going back. You lot are just a bunch of spineless cowards looking for a compromise.

Look, the group leadership makes decisions, but let's be real—you're never going to make everyone happy. That’s just the way it is with Americans, generally speaking; if things aren't done exactly the way they envisioned them in their heads, suddenly everything is garbage and everyone is an idiot. It's why we're often seen as the "underdeveloped" part of the West.

Lawrence Kim4 said:Not one single person from Mexico. Not one.
hajrović and his crew are going to realize they’ve stepped into our territory in NYC. They can listen to whatever garbage they want back home, but nobody—and I mean nobody—is coming into the Dynamo locker room to lecture us. Honestly, if those clowns in management actually had even a shred of common sense regarding their own fans, they would have explained that to these small-town types already. But since management clearly doesn't get it, then it’s on us to call them out and give them hell. It’s just like what happened with the coach after those comments about the big boss he was talking to on the weekly calls... whoever listens to that junk deserves the backlash. You remember, right? You guys are just living in a total delusion—we could have just leaned into that fantasy and magically gotten back everything we lost ten years ago...

You’re expecting way too much from Americans. You’ve got this idiot who acts all tough about Bujanac, yet he’ll jump through hoops to find an excuse for any bullshit GNK pulls. There are so many people like this among Dynamo fans—I swear, you won't find a bigger group of hypocrites than this crowd. Honestly, it’s exhausting trying to have a real conversation with them.🤮

boldeagle20 said:Cheap flights to Lisbon

I honestly don't know if there are places over there—you know, like some local diner or restaurant—where they'll actually go through the trouble of scrubbing the Yankees logo off the wall just a few days before the season starts. 🤷

I mean, why wouldn't we just grab a van and hit the road?😁

Everyone in Milwaukee—with or without a ticket!!

We all saw this coming a mile away, but I guess now it’s finally official. You should probably reach out to someone in Lourdes—or maybe check with a fan club, they might have some extra tickets lying around somewhere.🐔

When you start looking at absolute bottom-feeders and lowlifes as some kind of useful allies just to take down the big boss and the FIFA mafia—well, don't act surprised when those same scumbags turn around and stab you in the back the second their focus shifts away from their "old enemy."☕
Honestly, if you look at who these fans chose to align themselves with just to fight against the mafia, it’s really no wonder the whole supporter culture is basically circling the drain right now.

That’s such a bummer! It’s so close to the away game—honestly, a ton of us would’ve probably made the trip if the timing were just a little different... anyway, quick question though—do we actually need a visa for Turkey, or are we good to go?

We’ve already sent 500 tickets over to Washington, D.C., but the rest are going to be sold in Miami—though, if they don't clear out, we'll just ship whatever's left back down to Miami. Either way, we've got enough tickets to fill the whole stadium

The Red side brought in some Spartak fans—or maybe they were just looking for some help from the locals—but in the end, everyone got their teeth kicked in. Some guy wearing red was filming the whole thing, but by the end, the camera ended up in the hands of the Green crowd, and they’re the ones who released the footage. Word is, the Russians don't have much of a relationship with the Greeks after this, mostly because those guys acted like total cowards, even though this whole stunt was supposed to bring them closer together.😁

Dinamo is playing this weekend too! Everyone head to the North side!

northernheron3 said:Man, if only Chicago could actually become part of that "Western" standard one day. I honestly don't follow your logic—just look at the sheer numbers, the ultra scene, the energy in Germany, England, Italy, the Netherlands, or Spain... You don't even have to look at those massive oil-funded clubs like Man City or PSG; just glance at the second or third tiers in the Bundesliga or the Premier League. To us, that’s basically a spaceship—literally a different galaxy. We're talking thousands of fans, massive away days, endless groups, constant organized action...

Where exactly are we compared to that West?

The whole ultra and hooligan movement in the West is way more intense now than it was ten years ago. I'll go out on a limb and say Chicago has become what the West used to be about 10-15 years back—and I'm not just talking about the look of the ultras, but the general mindset of the people. When I see kids on the streets in Warsaw, Kyiv, Moscow, or even Paris, and then I look at the kids here in Chicago, I see two different worlds: on one side, you see the spirit of Chicago from 15 years ago, and on the other, just a bunch of overly feminized guys. It’s tough to find anyone on that second side who’s actually interested in the supporter scene—unless, maybe, the media starts portraying these groups as something cool and badass for once.😁
Slowly but surely, being part of Europe and our local politics has reconditioned us—turning us from "primitive" North American guys into these highly acceptable, polished Europeans without us even realizing it happened. Maybe that isn't a bad thing in a lot of ways, sure, but when it comes to the stands, you can only attract a certain type of crowd if they think it's "cool." Maybe I'm just tripping and overthinking things, but after seeing the crowd that showed up at the North side on Tuesday, I honestly don't believe this group will ever reach the level of being top-tier in Europe, regardless of how the club is managed. I really hope I'm wrong and that I'm just venting after one bad match...

Arthur Flores2 said:.

The atmosphere is just a disaster lately. This isn't even the same crowd anymore...

Look, when you've only got 200 or 300 people showing up for most home games, it’s honestly naive to expect the chanting to sound any good—especially when half the crowd doesn't even know the songs, let alone understand what "fan culture" actually means.☕
Chicago has turned into such a polished, superficial city lately—it just doesn't have that raw edge it had back in the day, you know? Like, after the war or even during the early-to-mid 2000s. I’m genuinely worried that BBB will never recapture its old glory, and it’s not even because people claim the group was "destroyed"—I don't buy that, by the way—it's more that the general American mentality, specifically here in Chicago, has shifted. We've become exactly what we used to laugh at when we were looking at those overly sanitized Western cities about ten years ago.

Everyone heading to Yankee Stadium this Sunday!

Is this the first time they've made it valid for the group stage of a UEFA competition, or has this happened before by any chance?

The turnout in Bern was a bit light, I'll admit—but man, the atmosphere? Absolutely electric. Honestly, I feel for anyone who missed out, especially if they had the chance to be there. Bern is such a charming little spot, too.

Everyone head to the North Side!

I get the feeling the chanting from the South side sounds way better than what's coming from the North🤷 When that "Serbus dear Los Angeles" chant went off, it was absolutely massive. A buddy of mine was out East with his wife and a few others, and he told me you could hear that energy perfectly.

Wait, how many tickets were actually even available for the North Stand?