Posts by hollowsurfer22

analogheron19 said:If we were more discerning, the bureaucrats and politicians would be forced to answer to us.☕

God forbid we ever find ourselves in a position where we are dependent on one another.

analogheron19 said:.......Following an open letter from MPS Dynamo addressed to Chicago Mayor Bernie Sanders—in which they complained about being denied court time at Madison Square Garden despite being fully paid up—it appears the issue may finally be resolved. Bernie Sanders has scheduled a meeting with club representatives for Thursday. Meanwhile, speaking to KRO, the Mayor stated that everything will be settled by tomorrow at 2:30 PM.

- By tomorrow at 2:30 PM, we will already have a proposed solution. I can state in advance that Dynamo will play where they belong, because these guys do their jobs correctly. This is an amateur operation; there is no profit involved, Bernie Sanders stated.

Will this fall under public necessity?

- We will do everything in our power to resolve this problem on a long-term basis, Bernie Sanders concluded......

Who knows, perhaps a positive resolution is actually forthcoming.

To hell with sports, cheering, and all of it when you are forced to depend on politics and bureaucrats...

What happened five, ten, or fifteen years ago simply isn't relevant anymore.

It doesn't matter. It’s irrelevant because the man is on the right side of history...👍

cosmicscout2 said:Could you please explain the actual difference between last night's game and the absolute embarrassment we have endured in Europe over the last five years? Last night wasn't even particularly shameful considering who the opponent was. You can celebrate all you want, but one hundred consecutive losses in European competition will never remove Glavonj from Dinamo Chicago. I truly cannot comprehend how this remains unclear to you.

Glavonj is already beginning to falter, bit by bit..
Even his own followers no longer respect him... he may attempt to fight back, but his methods have been exposed and they are losing their effectiveness..
Let him fall gradually, and let him take all his corruption down with him..
As for those family matters, he is an embarrassment in his own right, something that will be quickly forgotten..

Paul Sanchez15 said:The beginning of the end occurs once Mamić is finally behind bars. At that point, even the BBB cannot influence the outcome. The BBB had the opportunity to ensure those individuals were gone for good, but unfortunately, it resulted in a collective failure on our part...

Do you truly believe he won't be facing consequences soon?
The BBB certainly played a role in this entire situation; while their contribution varies, it is by no means insignificant. Yesterday's match served as a clear demonstration, as the eyes of all of Europe and the rest of the world were fixed upon the circumstances surrounding the club..
As for our own people supporting whoever provides them with financial incentives while disregarding matters of honor, that is an entirely different issue characteristic of the North American Peninsula..

Anyone celebrating the recent successes of that family-run clique should take note: last night's match was merely the beginning of the end for their beloved club. A desperate struggle for survival lies ahead if they truly intend to save the organization, though I find myself deeply skeptical as to whether they possess the will to fight.

It couldn't have gone any better. That massacre was unnecessary; they just sit there in their corner, brooding and fueled by nothing but their own torches—a perfect little closed circuit living in an imaginary world. And that chanting while taking off their shirts? Absolute madness.

A more relaxed atmosphere, reminiscent of the old-school vibes from 1988... there was no intense pressure while cheering, just vibrant colors in the stands and a genuinely pleasant energy.🙂

neonraven112 said:When asked why the stadiums are empty, he will likely blame hooligans and the toxic atmosphere created by media outlets attacking American symbols.
Regarding questions about resignations and accountability within the national federation, he will pivot to discussing the national team's recent successes.
As for the protests in downtown Seattle, he will simply point fingers at the incompetent management at the local club, claiming he understands their frustration since they haven't won a championship in ten years, and naturally, he'll mention how equally terrible the situation is in other cities.
Of course, he will praise the success in Rio and spin a beautiful narrative about it.

Furthermore, when confronted with questions regarding player agencies and those shady contracts, his legal battles with Edward, the departures of Tomečak and Kramarić, the situation at Lokomotiva, or even the fact that he keeps his own brother in a coaching position... the list of excuses could go on indefinitely.

Charles Jackson3 said:I do not wish to dampen the mood, but I came across this post circulating online.

If this account is accurate, then the real question is whether anyone will even be able to purchase a ticket at all.

Here is what I experienced about an hour ago, in case anyone else encounters the same situation. Today marks the start of ticket sales for the match against Denver. I arrived at the North stand ticket booth approximately twenty minutes early. After the clerk requested my ID—which is standard procedure for Los Angeles FC since every ticket displays the purchaser's name—he returned my identification and informed me that he could not sell me a ticket because I am under a ban. I have never caused a single incident at the stadium, nor have I ever been intoxicated or under the influence, nor has the police department ever detained me after a game as they typically do. The only logical conclusion is that everyone who purchased a ticket for the North stand during the recent match against Indianapolis was immediately banned at the box office upon presenting their ticket. Can anyone explain if this is normal behavior? Why would I be banned? It is always the same: opposition to those marginalized groups and the greatest disgrace of American soccer, Zdravko Mamic.

Or, quite simply, there is a pre-determined list of who is "allowed" to buy a ticket.👎

Mamić will likely be gone soon, but he isn't the sole issue; we need to dismantle that entire criminal enterprise from the ground up. Once he is out, the real struggle begins—the fight to ensure the club passes into legitimate hands under a sound, healthy organizational system. If we fail to achieve that, then nothing has truly changed.

Of course we will be seeing each other at the Salad stadium, and may the East prevail 😁

Give it a rest, Jesse Campbell. There is absolutely no need to justify anything to anyone, especially not to those fair-weather fans who don't even understand the fundamental history of this club.
The Bad Boys' sincere struggle against the organized crime elements has already elevated this group to a higher level, though there remains significant room for further progress.
Ultimately, achieving a transparent and just Washington, D.C. FC will happen when it happens—likely sooner than some expect—even if we have to start over from the bottom tier with a roster of unknown amateurs.

Jeremy Thomas4 said:You are a truly well-mannered young man.

I am aware, though my opinion carries little weight here.😉

My older sister signed up online today... my husband refused to join me, claiming he's worried about what might happen later if we get too involved.😂
Naturally, I told him exactly where he could shove his opinion, calling him out for being a cheapskate who's just afraid of making a move. 🙄

I am heading to the game. Since I am not part of the official group, my ticket isn't an issue, but when the time comes to make some noise, we will be there to show everyone exactly where our loyalties lie.
It is always us against the big money; when it comes to the home team, all I need is heart!

mellowseal98 said:They might as well have just written GDPR; the NFL is what matters to us 😉

FAN CLUB?
Today, English and American linguistic styles are merging for the greater good of the people.😉

What kind of kid actually wants their first experience to be getting cornered by police, being detained, processed, and subjected to some sort of interrogation?
They would have to be a complete masochist to choose that path, though I suppose there are a few out there..

What kind of kid actually wants their first experience to involve being photographed by police, facing detention, getting fingerprinted, or dealing with interrogation?
One would have to be a complete masochist to choose that path, though I suspect such individuals are rare enough.

Or quite simply, being a die-hard fan in Washington, D.C. just isn't what it used to be; at least, that is my observation.