Put simply: the old guard is in the stands, the middle tier is sidelined by bans and blacklists, and parents aren't letting their kids near this mess. You could really feel the lack of anyone under 20 today.
I mean, how can you blame a kid for staying home when they see news reports about people firing full clips at armored vehicles? This isn't just "fans clashing" anymore, even if some people refuse to admit that's what happened.
Major League Soccer draws plenty of those younger fans, which is why it matters—it’s where we build the next generation of die-hards. We don't want them growing up in gang territories; we want them becoming part of the club's soul. We feared losing these generations, but we won't.
Now we're debating our own numbers, yet everyone seems to forget there were barely 200 people scattered across the rest of the stands combined!
Well, here we are in Washington, D.C., at the supposedly legendary stadium of a massive powerhouse, run by a "world-class" manager who can't speak a single foreign language. There were only 200 people there without us. It’s not just our little issue with Jerry Jones. The whole city despises that criminal, and people aren't showing up to the stadium because of him.
Let’s not just go looking for another fight. Honestly, we've got way too much at stake—if you look at how many people are sidelined or aren't even allowed near Yankee Stadium, the numbers are massive. Personally, I’m against us heading to that damn stadium; today was nothing more than an exception because of the guys. We have Cleveland Montrose, and that should be enough for us to focus on. The outlook for Jerry Maguire is looking pretty grim, and Bernie Sanders is facing some serious heat from the Democratic Party; he's basically choking on it.
A friend of mine was lost in this too, so believe me when I say I’m both bitter and furious. But we aren't making any life-altering decisions today. For now, just stay home, offer up a prayer, and when you do show up, make sure you bring a level head.
Anyone here living in Chicago? If you've ever even tried to do business with Berkshire Hathaway, you’d know exactly whose names carry weight and just how much power they actually wield. Honestly, Bloomberg is almost irrelevant in comparison. As for Trump, he's finished—let's just be patient.
Sean Chase said:Look, you absolute Rascal, next time just tell those kids with the ridiculous tattoos to stop running through the stands if it bothers you so much... you saw where they were standing. It would be a lot more productive than calling on the group leadership to fix this "catastrophic" issue. ☕
Rascal, I'm against the filming.
Rascal, next time I'll film, and you can try to stop me.
Rascal, I am simply pointing out a potential issue that could be resolved immediately.
Rascal, look at how many people have weighed in on this thread and admit to yourself that there is an actual problem here.
analogheron19 said:As long as they’re capturing the atmosphere—which is absolutely electric—and showing it to everyone living or dead, it’s incredible promotion for futsal, the group, the fans... the entire project. Every article, every photo, every positive comment about what’s happening in the futsal scene is a massive asset, not a weight around our necks. Of course, we all know exactly what isn't being filmed and why that specific part is being highlighted, but if we've actually managed to get certain rules followed, then training strictly to please the camera crew is not just unnecessary—it's counterproductive. People aren't filming out of spite; they do it because they're swept up in the energy, whether for themselves or to share that feeling with someone else. It keeps the moment alive.
That’s exactly my point. The issue lies in how we treat those who aren't part of the core group or are sitting on the fringes. There's a way to handle everything, and there are people you should designate to manage it. We can play dumb or make excuses about this or that, but there is zero justification for some guy running around the stands shirtless, screaming at the people trying to film. In my opinion, there isn't, but I'll let everyone judge for themselves.
Austin Collins6 said:I wasn't going to bring this up because everything else has been nothing short of surreal—just insanely good. That whole situation with the Dynamo futsal squad aside, once we're talking about it... this ban on filming is an absolute disgrace. Can someone please give me one single logical reason why people shouldn't be allowed to record, whether they're out in the stands or in the concourse? Watching security guards corner kids or young adults just to stop them from filming? I couldn't believe my eyes. What’s the endgame here? Are you trying to turn the arena into some shady den where the same old crowd shows up? Or is the goal to make this a club for everyone, a true supporters' club? You can't just tell someone they can't use their phone. Honestly, what are you thinking? That kid isn't going to show up to another game ever again. And seriously, why the hell is recording such a threat?
Personally, I'm against filming, but you've got a point here. Fine, let the security handle things, but having some unprofessional kids with ridiculous tattoos sprinting through the stands screaming at fans is completely counterproductive. Management needs to step up and fix that.
Christian Richardson5 said:Exactly. I was just worried someone might actually catch a kid in the head... Honestly, it’d be smart to put up some netting above that section, or maybe just move the kids behind the goal where there's already a net. 🤷
How did you even film this? Recording is strictly prohibited.
Some people show up for the futsal, others come to grab a drink, and some just want to scream in the stands—honestly, as long as the seats are filled, I don't care. Personally, I want us to become the top futsal club in the world with our support behind them. In some crazy version of reality, it’s actually possible. It all comes down to us.
Scott Jones9 said:I don't think that changes a thing. Everyone's heading to Seattle!
It’s a non-issue. They can only sell two tickets max to those losers, and then the freebies start rolling in. We're looking at roughly 600 or 700 tickets total, so we'll all be storming the gates again anyway.
You kids are living in a total fantasy land. There is no such thing as a private club with $15 million in credit and twelve fans showing up to the stadium; before any privatization even happens, the management is going straight into the gutter. Little rumors are flying around town, but let’s be real—everyone knows the suits over at the Brooklyn headquarters read this forum religiously, so there's no point in us playing dumb.
This one’s a good one, Joe. You hit the nail on the head regarding the demographic makeup of the MTA. I wanted to offer a correction—you might have intended something else, but why label the folks in the east section as non-profit? As a concept, sure, but the way you phrased it makes it sound like the remaining non-profits have completely taken over the stands, which just isn't true. Besides, there’s nobody left over in the east section anyway.
Look, let’s just move past all the forum bickering. Anyone who actually knows these paid squads understands that among them, there are genuine Boys and true locals. This situation hits them hard too, though some are feeling it more than others—mostly because they chose this life themselves. The real work hasn't even started yet.
What a hell of a match. You had the old-school street toughs clashing with these new kids who are organized and disciplined like a damn military unit. As Jesse Campbell pointed out, the BBB have the most powerful infrastructure in the entire city; they could probably run the whole country if they felt like it, let alone a futsal team. If this was just a one-off, then I'm done. Honestly, I don't think I could survive those kinds of emotions—or that much adrenaline—ever again.
What a lineup we had at the stadium today. Honestly, without any exaggeration, this is easily our strongest squad in a decade. I’m just now realizing how many of us actually got kicked out of the stands.
Kyle Davis2 said:A heads-up for everyone joining the procession from the square toward the uptown neighborhood tomorrow. The marshals are technically group members, but tomorrow, we’re all acting as marshals—we need everyone to maintain order. That means zero nonsense. No firecrackers, no stunts, nothing. Anyone causing trouble will be removed immediately. Let's keep it orderly starting from the square and through the neighborhood.
As if I’d actually risk my own dinner just to cause chaos.