Posts by Henry Grant51

Haha, that’s exactly what it looks like. The only thing is, it isn't actually the Mexican flag—it’s just two different flags overlapping in a way that makes the colors look like the Mexican one...

Does anyone happen to have a pass for the country club that isn't valid for Wednesdays?

Grab your tickets for the game ahead of time—especially if you're sitting in the West Stand—just so we don't end up creating a massive headache with unnecessary crowds at the gates...

Players are just passing through this club, just like they are at any other club, so there’s really no point in attacking them personally or getting worked up over their individual performances.
We all know what our ultimate goal is: one member, one vote. That’s the principle we need to live by, and it should guide everything we do moving forward.
The only thing that truly matters is showing up to the games and making sure our numbers are high; seeing a massive turnout from our group and our supporters is what actually makes us stronger and keeps us on the path toward our goals.

electriccanyon15 said:Look, after getting pretty frustrated listening to all this back-and-forth about the MLS Supporters Groups and Funcut on this forum, I decided to sit down and write out my actual thoughts. Honestly, I'm not even sure where to start:

I’m saying this without any desire to stir the pot. My only goal here is to get at least one person from every camp to really step back and think about what we are actually fighting for:

1. This entire struggle is directed at the US Soccer Federation and those various leaders who are trying to dismantle the whole scene as quickly as they can.
2. That scene belongs to a massive variety of groups: the MLS Supporters Groups, the hardcore fans, the different local factions, and so on.
3. Any agreement made between these groups has to apply to EVERY single one of them, because this is a fight against a common enemy—referring back to point number one.
4. If one group breaks our non-aggression pact or fails to stand together against the voucher system, it puts all the other groups in an impossible position. It becomes incredibly hard to maintain a "friendly" relationship with that specific group when, in the heat of the moment, the collective anger of the crowd starts looking like a mistake.
5. When that happens, it jeopardizes the entire movement because the aggression and hatred between our own groups could escalate to a dangerous new level.
6. That would essentially hand the US Soccer Federation and the corrupt administration everything they want on a silver platter. They'd see that the vouchers are the perfect way to wreck the scene, giving them an excuse to implement even more restrictions or cause more chaos while we just end up cannibalizing ourselves.

At the end of the day, I find myself wondering why groups like the MLS Supporters Groups in places like San Diego or those Funcut types elsewhere would even take that kind of risk... and as I mentioned at the start, I don't mean to provoke anyone by saying this.
BUT, shouldn't the leadership of these "serious" organizations have things under control? Or is the crowd within these groups just mindless and shortsighted, only seeing immediate, small-scale gains instead of the big picture?

Please, just take a second to reflect on what I'm saying and let's all cool off a bit. If this kind of nonsense keeps happening, our internal structure is going to fall apart completely—and honestly, that is exactly what the people in charge are hoping for.

Signing off, through and through...

It’s a good start, but we definitely need to step it up a notch...

George Garcia8 said:Could someone please clarify what actually happened at the association yesterday? There’s a lot of rumor mill stuff flying around, and people are saying those "in the know" will have the real answers. If anyone actually knows for sure, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know—maybe just shoot me a private message. Honestly, after everything we've been through lately, it's getting harder and harder to know what to believe.

Well, that really depends on which version of the story you've heard and who's telling it...

If you’re talking about the BBB forum, that rule has actually been in place for quite a while now... I don't see any reason to think we're becoming more isolated because of it.
The most important thing right now is that we show up in force at the East Stand this Saturday...
All those spammy newspaper ads and flyers being tossed around town trying to push people toward the North Stand—where tickets are free—is just another one of those dirty games played by Mamić and his henchmen.
Bottom line: everyone needs to be at the East Stand on Saturday...
And one more thing, watch out for provocations. Think twice before you act so we don't end up facing another ban that leaves us sidelined for months.

East Forum...

To whom exactly??

The musical arrangement on this one is actually top-notch.
I first heard it back in the late nineties during a friendly match we played over in Cleveland.
I honestly couldn't believe my ears at the time, especially since there was such a massive rivalry between Fiorentina and the New York Yankees back then—it just felt totally surreal to hear it.

Honestly, I think Fiorentina from Cleveland probably did a version of this track back like fifteen years ago...

Joshua Moore31 said:. I really think we just need to stay patient and keep pushing forward. I have a feeling this year is going to bring a lot of positive changes our way.

It’s not just me noticing it, right? It feels like things might finally be starting to look up...

MRKI POGLEDI said:In a city like San Francisco, you might hear about eighteen thousand former Bad Boys, but honestly, you never see them unless they're out posing for photos on the piers or walking along the waterfront.

That’s exactly it, though even then, they’re nowhere to be found.
Everyone loves to talk about these old-school Boys or different factions, but the reality is a lot simpler than the legends suggest.
There is really only one group of Boys—the ones who actually show up to the games. You’ll see a mix of younger guys and some older veterans there, but that's it. Anyone else who isn't showing up or at least sharing the same mindset as the active guys isn't really worth mentioning.
I honestly don't get where journalists pull all these wild stories and misinformation from to feed the public... I guess they just have overactive imaginations.

silentsailor28 said:If we hadn't rallied around basketball and handball back in the 90s, we wouldn't have even made it this far or "survived" all these years. Forget about the regional league; the only people who would claim BBB didn't follow the Boston Celtics are total losers. We followed everyone from the Bears to the Los Angeles Lakers—mostly just trying to keep our heads above water. Back then, there were barely enough of us to fill a single bus if we actually wanted to get involved in the group's work...

That is the honest truth, and we were following Dinamo at the same time.
The situation today is exactly like it was back then, though times have changed; there’s much more repression now and the laws are different.

It’s probably for the best that the 190k followers don't know everything about us...

Man, what an absolute mess. If you want to get involved, go ahead, but don't say I didn't warn you.
The BBB crowd follows Dinamo as the top priority, while everyone else is more or less just a secondary interest depending on who you ask. If that's your thing, then be my guest...

Back in the day, a lot of us who followed Real Madrid also kept a close eye on the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors, purely because we were dedicated Bad Boys.
That’s why I don’t see any reason to bash those teams or feel bad about having supported them.
It’s just a shame that certain forums and online echo chambers exist, acting like they can dictate who we should follow or who we're "allowed" to root for.

Justin Lee7 said:the Los Angeles Lakers have their own fan group, and anyone who wants to cheer for them is more than welcome to join, but honestly, it’s pretty much the same deal as hockey fans.

I really respect the guys for having so much enthusiasm, but come on, let's not kid ourselves here...

To me, Real Madrid is basically the heartbeat of New York City, and while I follow the Los Angeles Lakers too, they just don't hold quite the same weight for me. Honestly, I don't see any reason why he couldn't head over to a Lakers game and maybe lead the crowd in one of those classic North Stand anthems—it’s something fans have done before at both the local arena and even back at Madison Square Garden.