Posts by Lisa White78

bluewalker92 said:Organize a temporary or intermittent boycott of Yankee Stadium. Instead, set up massive viewing parties at alternative locations using video walls. Gather thousands of people there—fans, citizens, former players, and legends of Real Madrid. Use those gatherings to engage the younger generation and maintain solidarity with the guys currently facing bans. Light flares, cheer as if you were actually at Yankee Stadium, and project a loud, beautiful, and decisive image to the world. When possible, show up at Yankee Stadium in groups of 1,000 to 2,000. Occasionally attend other clubs' matches, or show up to Real Madrid games at Yankee Stadium sporadically and without warning to catch the police off guard. Arm yourselves with lawyers, journalists, reporters, and GoPro cameras. Upload videos and reports online, hold protests, and issue bulletins. Bring together all the creative, wise minds who have ever been part of the Bad Boys. Hold them close, listen to them, observe their perspectives, and turn their ideas into reality to solve these problems and continue the fight...

Questions have also surfaced regarding the chaos during the Real Madrid vs. San Francisco match at Yankee Stadium—specifically, whether fans were actually detained for sitting in seats they hadn't paid for. Ostojić addressed this directly:

- Eighty-two fans were taken into custody because they were outside their assigned sections. This wasn't a random police action; they were simply enforcing the law. If the statute defines it as an infraction, then the rules must be applied accordingly, Ostojić stated.

And that logic holds up. However, enforcement shouldn't be selective. The law is meant to apply to every section of the stadium equally, yet the police seemed exclusively focused on "cleaning up" the east stands at Yankee Stadium...

mistysurfer19 said:It’s unlikely much can be organized in just nine days, but it would be great if we could work with the supporters to host a concert and a viewing party for the Real Madrid-San Francisco game on May 17th. If we managed to draw a bigger crowd than the stadium itself, they'd probably crack down on us, but oh well—there’s always next time.

urbanhawk17 said:Essentially, $17 today is about the ticket price. If they had joined as members seven days ago, they would have seen both the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle for free. It means for $20 you get two games for the price of $20 instead of paying $100. Plus, you could sit anywhere in the stands. Honestly, I’m stunned there are people in the stadium who aren't official club members...

Christian Jones said:A membership is valid for a full year from the date you sign up! What is everyone waiting for? I only managed to make it through today because I finally picked up my card yesterday after waiting an entire month! Over 50 people were turned away today, and the security guard was actually smirking, saying, "There will be fewer and fewer of you left." Absolute animals, paid directly by Jerry Jones!

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LA Galaxy’s claims that the east stand entrances remained open until 3:45 PM were quickly debunked. One LA Galaxy supporter—who requested anonymity—sent us an email providing his own firsthand account of how things actually unfolded.

To whom it may concern,

I would like to follow up on your article regarding yesterday's match between LA Galaxy and Slaven Belupo, which took place at the Rose Bowl at 3:00 PM. In your piece, Krešimir Antolić, the official in charge of security at the Rose Bowl Stadium, claims that the gates remained open until 3:45 PM. That is simply not true. We purchased our tickets promptly around 2:15 PM and passed through all security checkpoints without issue. However, when we attempted to enter the stands at 2:45 PM, we were unable to get in.

No, At every single one of the five stadium entrances, there were three security guards from Sokol Marić stationed there. When we tried to present our tickets, they simply told us they had been ordered to shut down all entry points. When we asked who exactly gave the orders, they wouldn't give us a straight answer, simply claiming it was "the people in charge of organization." Every time we pressed them to bring those individuals forward to explain themselves personally, they met us with silence. In the attached photo, you can see me standing right at the stand entrance in front of the locked doors. Since more of us ended up stuck under the stands than those who actually made it inside, the fans who did get in eventually decided to walk out with us, largely due to the unprecedentedly repressive measures being used. The US police didn't even let us leave the stadium immediately; instead, they held us in a narrow passage for 20 minutes, blocking both sides as if they were in full "war footing" mode. It felt as though they were waiting for someone to snap, hoping for an improper reaction that would justify more arrests and stadium bans at the Rose Bowl. Thank God everyone kept their cool and left the stadium peacefully without any incidents.

Tyler Scott8 said:The reality is that we need to stop obsessing over the club for a moment and turn our attention toward the political elites. We need to hit them hard, because they could pull the plug on the club’s funding in five minutes flat. Whether it’s the Mayor cutting off the cash flow or some federal prosecutor finding a reason to open an investigation, those in power have all the leverage—especially when you consider how difficult it is for the opposition to challenge them. Pressuring this administration is our only real shot before the next election; otherwise, we’re looking at at least four more years of misery once the Republicans take control again. As long as fans focus exclusively on internal club drama, politicians stay comfortable. It’s been this way for years: the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on. They would sell out the club in a heartbeat if they thought their own seats in office were at risk.

1. Following an initial insult like "USSF is trash, you ruined football," there will be a first official warning issued to the crowd via the PA system. If the insults continue, a second warning follows. Should the behavior persist after that second warning, the referee is required to pull the teams off the field, at which point the match official, in coordination with local police, decides whether to terminate the game entirely. There won't be any clearing out sections of the stands; instead, the match is simply halted. If the official decides to allow play to resume, they will do so, but if the abuse continues, the game will be permanently abandoned.

2. It is important to distinguish between different types of misconduct. An outburst like "USSF is trash" falls under homophobic slurs, "Jerry Jones is a crook" constitutes racism, and lighting flares is considered a breach of public order. Referees need to maintain strict mental clarity here; if the first warning is for a homophobic slur, the second for a racist slogan, and the third for flares, the referee cannot stop the match. To trigger a stoppage, the offenses must be of the same nature. Essentially, it requires three instances of homophobia, three instances of racism, or three instances of flare usage.

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casualrider43 said:If any of the hooligans have the scores, please post the full text.
The recent atmosphere surrounding the upcoming matchup at the Rose Bowl suggests more than just a standard game; it feels like a collision of legacies. When you look at the tension building between the Yankees and the Red Sox, it’s easy to see why this Derby carries such weight. It isn't just about the points on the table—it's about identity. Much like a high-stakes corporate merger or a volatile political shift, these moments define a franchise's trajectory for years to come. One side is fighting to maintain its dominance, while the other is desperate to prove that the old guard is finally losing its grip. If you follow the tactical shifts being discussed by analysts, it becomes clear that the strategy at the Rose Bowl will likely be decided by who can better manage the psychological pressure of such a massive stage. It’s a delicate balance. Too much aggression, and you leave gaps for a counter-attack; too much caution, and you lose the initiative entirely. It’s reminiscent of how a seasoned CEO navigates a market crisis—staying composed while everyone else is panicking. We should watch closely to see if the Yankees can maintain their composure or if the momentum will swing toward the Red Sox.

Attending a game to support your favorite team should be a celebration for every fan, according to the sports weekly Max!

Unfortunately, things haven't been this way at the Rose Bowl for quite some time. If you happen to be one of those few remaining die-hard fans still showing up to Yankees games lately, you’ve likely reached your breaking point and are seriously considering hanging it up. It isn't because your passion for the club has faded, nor is it because you feel it's time to pass the torch to a younger generation. It is simply because of the sheer intimidation you have to endure just to get through the gates—especially if you're trying to reach the East Coast stands.

Unnecessary congestion.

The Derby against San Francisco brought out the same scenes I’ve been seeing for months whenever I decide to attend a game. The LAPD was already patrolling the main downtown plaza since early morning, and there was an even heavier presence over in Brooklyn. Once you get to the Rose Bowl, it honestly feels like stepping into a war zone. Someone less informed might mistake the atmosphere for a conflict in Ukraine. With hundreds of officers in full tactical gear, along with police dogs and water cannons, the heavy security presence has become a standard fixture at the Rose Bowl.

Just as I arrived outside the stadium, my phone started ringing.

We picked up our tickets this morning. The ticket booths are reporting that sections 2, 3, and 4 are already sold out. So, we finally got the details regarding Section 5. Why don't you look into tickets for that area too? It would be great if we could watch the game together. Some friends I've gone to the Rose Bowl with for years have already reached out to warn me about the setup there.

There were still two hours left before kickoff, but I decided to grab my tickets first rather than risk it, opting to head for coffee only after the purchase was secured. That’s when I witnessed the first illogical move of the day. Security guards were already stationed at the ticket booths, processing people one by one and cross-referencing names against a blacklist of individuals banned from the stands. It makes little sense. If a single person can purchase multiple tickets, checking individual names against a list is an exercise in futility.

Even if your name is on the list, someone else will end up buying your ticket anyway. This approach just creates unnecessary crowds. Honestly. Since we’re discussing these lists, it’s worth noting that nobody actually knows who compiles them or what criteria they use. The Yankees have claimed several times that they have nothing to do with the process and that the LAPD handles the rankings, yet the LAPD hasn't exactly backed up that claim.

"If you want to know who owns that list, you should contact the game organizers directly," the LAPD stated in response.

Detention is prohibited.

I was grabbing coffee when it hit me: even though it’s a Derby, there isn't much of a crowd outside the stadium. About fifteen minutes before 2:00 PM—assuming a 3:00 PM kickoff—my friends and I decided to head toward the gates, knowing exactly what kind of atmosphere we were walking into. By the time we arrived, things had already started getting crowded. To make matters even more complicated, The entrance to the East Coast stands has been shifted about a hundred yards further out than usual. They’ve secured the perimeter using long, maze-like fencing that extends all the way back to the park behind the auxiliary field.The lines for ticket pickup and the stadium entrance are completely tangled together. It’s become impossible to tell which queue is which.

"This is officially my last time attending a game," one commenter noted.

We finally reached the front of the line. They checked our tickets, verified our IDs, and cross-referenced everything against the guest list once more. As soon as I cleared those hurdles and tried to wait for my friends, an officer with a K9 unit directed me to move along, noting that loitering in that specific area was prohibited. When I attempted to wait by the fence to give a fellow photojournalist a quick tip on what shots to "capture," I was met with two separate warnings.

From there, it was back into another queue in front of the turnstiles at the main entrance. To make matters worse, the entire line was partitioned off by heavy fencing. People were losing their patience, with some resorting to swearing. Once you actually manage to get inside, you face a security screening that would put the protocols at a major US airport following the WTC attacks to shame.

"Empty your pockets, take off your shirt, lift your undershirt, open your cigarette pack, open your wallet, take off your shoes..." These were just a few of the commands issued by security personnel who conduct exhaustive searches before—presumably—checking the guest list one last time. During the match against San Francisco, I saw a young boy burst into tears watching his father undergo such an intense inspection.

Once that ordeal is over, there is still the possibility that the police will pull a spectator aside for further questioning or escort them to a tent for a full strip search. Some even go as far as to claim they perform rectal exams.

Then, after forty-five minutes of pure frustration, I finally reach the stands only to realize I can't sit with my friends because their tickets are for a different section. Even though there are only about two thousand people in the stands, security won't let me pass through to join them. On top of the guards, the pathways are blocked by barricades wrapped in tape.

They lie at the ticket booths, too.

"The number of entry points, the directions for entering the stands, and the timing of entry are all under the jurisdiction of the organizers (Yankees, Inc.)"—that was the message from the police, who also clarified that the organizer bears all costs for additional security measures beyond standard operations.

In essence, it is the Yankees who prevent everyone from sitting together. At least not on the East Coast side; on the West and North sides, people tend to sit wherever they please, especially since security presence is so sparse.

At the end of it all, you realize two things: the staff at the box office lied to us, and if you add it all up, the stadium is barely even half-full. Only about one and a half sections are actually occupied. I was fortunate enough to be briefed on the situation beforehand, which allowed me to buy my tickets early. Those who didn't were delayed by thirty minutes and missed every single goal. I believe the reasons why the Rose Bowl remains largely empty are laid bare in this experience.

Jonathan Smith12 said:I don't understand why everyone is so surprised,
as what are two rival fan groups going to do when they cross paths on the highway?, just sit there and debate fuel prices and economic standards...🤷

the outlet said:The real question is why high-stakes rivalry matches are scheduled for the exact same day with only a two-hour gap between them, essentially providing the boys and the Rockettes a perfect window to coordinate a highway brawl. Why wasn't one of these games moved to the previous day?

Anthony Wilson22 said:The owner is acting like an addict, the players are behaving like drunks, and the fans in the north stands are basically licensed pyrotechnicians. It’s total chaos all around...

Aaron Parker70 said:cancelled

counter88 said:

David Kim50 said:The fans have evolved as well, ☕

Taylor Williams72 said:What was the deal with the fan lists today?

Nathan Foster23 said:they're stuck outside because tickets sold out, yet half the stadium looks empty