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It is certainly a sight to behold when a venue is packed to capacity, but let’s be honest—expecting that level of turnout consistently is pure fantasy. In Washington, D.C., we struggle to draw crowds for almost any major sport, whether it's basketball, football, handball, or tennis. We simply cannot expect some unrealistic average attendance across the board. For smaller matchups, you're lucky if you see a handful of people showing up, and even for the bigger games, you're looking at maybe 2,000 die-hard fans. That is perfectly acceptable, though, considering it is still ten times the crowd we see at a typical 🙂
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Lawrence Mitchell2 said:I was going to say something after the Yankees game, but I held back. Now? I’m just gonna be blunt: you posers can go straight to hell.
The veteran squad played like absolute garbage, and don't even get me started on the younger kids... Plus, the kickoff was at 9 PM, not 5 PM.

Look, you "posers" are heading out to Indianapolis this Sunday, so if you aren't going, you really have no business talking trash. You were honestly expecting some massive, high-octane madness for a weekday friendly futsal match in a suburban gym? It probably would've been more intense if we weren't playing in Indianapolis this weekend. Soon enough we'll be at the Rose Bowl or moving into the next leg of the futsal season, but let's be real—Real Madrid and the main group always take priority in everything we do. Away games for Real Madrid are way more important to the group than anything else.

Give me a break, people. Are you guys actually insane? It’s been ONE game since the season kicked off where the turnout was a little light, and suddenly everyone’s spiraling into a full-blown depression and whining about it.

Honestly, there isn't a fan base in the world as self-destructive as the Bad Boys. On one hand, it sucks less because it keeps us hungry to fix our mistakes, but man, it gets old fast.

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Spring is just getting started. We’ve got plenty of futsal matches lined up and a massive schedule of away games for Real Madrid... Just chill out...

Jesse Campbell said:Give me a break, people. Are you all out of your minds? We have exactly ONE game since the season kicked off where the turnout was slightly lower than expected, and suddenly everyone’s spiraling into depression, whining, and total despair.

There isn't a single group in the world as self-critical as the Bad Boys.It’s a double-edged sword, really. On one hand, it keeps us on our toes and forces us to fix our mistakes and actually improve. But on the other? It’s incredibly frustrating.

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Spring is just getting started, and there’s a massive stretch of futsal matches ahead, including several tough away games for Real Madrid. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

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Look, let’s not go calling the crew names like "savages" or "Indians" or whatever else. We really shouldn't be repeating those kinds of mistakes—they cost way too much in the past. Honestly, after everything we went through with those previous releases, a temporary slump was pretty much bound to happen.

Kyle Davis2 said:You "posers" are all heading to Indianapolis this Sunday, so if you aren't going, you don't get to chirp anyone. You were expecting some massive blowout at a weekday futsal match in a suburban gym? It probably would’ve been wild if it wasn't for the Indy game. Soon enough it’ll be the Rose Bowl and the rest of the futsal season, but we all know where the priority lies—Real Madrid and the group come first, and away games for Real Madrid are way more important to the crew.

I was talking about the "die-hard fans" who show up for the Los Angeles Lakers, but apparently Brooklyn is just too far for them... I wasn't talking about the crowd heading to Indianapolis.

Joshua Moore31 said:The ultras don't belong in the stands any more than any other group of pests who need their own personal camera crews.

Forgive me, but I was working until eight last night. I live out in Queens, and since the arena is just too far from my house, I didn't make it to the game. I have a real distaste for people being labeled; I’ve been at almost every single futsal match. My sons—one is 14, the other is 16—and I always head to the games as a group. To us, futsal is simply a sporting event where we grab a beer, watch some soccer, and enjoy some camaraderie. We always sit in the section opposite the Bad Boys, but my boys have occasionally expressed an interest in joining the supporter section. However, my friends and I do not approve of that. Is it because we think your group is bad? Not at all. It is because my sons and I once stepped into your club shop. Please, do not take offense, but the atmosphere in there was as welcoming as Arlington National Cemetery. Not even a "good day" was offered; instead, we were met by two children—who could easily be my own sons—so how am I supposed to get any reliable information from people like that? Before you start lecturing decent citizens who spend their hard-earned money and precious time supporting this project, perhaps you should sweep your own doorstep before you start handing out lessons to others.

Jonathan Bishop37 said:Please accept my apologies for my absence yesterday; I was working until eight in the evening. Since I live out in Queens, the arena is simply too far for me to make it to the match. Furthermore, I take issue with the labeling of fans, as I have attended nearly every futsal game held thus far. My sons—ages fourteen and sixteen—and I typically attend as a group, viewing these matches as a communal sporting occasion where we can enjoy a beer, watch the game, and connect with one another. We always find ourselves seated in the stands directly opposite the Bad Boys. While my sons have occasionally expressed an interest in joining the supporter section, my friends and I do not approve of such a move. This isn't because we hold your group in low regard, but rather because of a specific experience my sons and I had when visiting your shop. Please do not take offense, but the atmosphere inside was as somber as Arlington National Cemetery. There was no greeting or even a polite "good day"; instead, we were met by two children—who could easily be my own sons—and I find it difficult to rely on such individuals for any meaningful information. Before you begin judging regular people who dedicate both their time and their hard-earned money to support this project, perhaps you should clean up your own backyard before attempting to lecture others.

In my estimation, wearing the colors of the Bad Boys should be earned through merit rather than simply purchased at a shop. However, that distinction feels somewhat trivial at this particular moment. It seems those signature brooding stares are once again exerting their usual influence.

Jonathan Bishop37 said:Look, I was working until 8 PM yesterday. I live in Queens, so the arena is too far for me; I didn't make it to the game. I don't appreciate people being labeled. I've been at almost every futsal match. My crew and my two sons—one's 14, the other's 16—always go together. For us, futsal is just an event where we grab a beer, watch some soccer, and hang out. We always sit on the opposite side from the Bad Boys, though my boys have mentioned wanting to join the supporter section. My friends and I don't approve. It’s not because your group is bad; it’s because when my sons and I stopped by your shop once, the vibe was as cold as Arlington National Cemetery. No "hello," nothing. Just two kids inside who could be anyone's sons. How am I supposed to get info from people like that? Before you start judging regular people who spend their time and money supporting this project, clean up your own act before lecturing others.

So you won't let your kids join just because someone didn't say hello? 🤣

Those kids basically carry everything on their backs. While you show up, drink a beer, watch the game, and head home, those kids are at the arena 4 hours early and stay 3 hours late.

I agree with the guy. It’s the first game with lower turnout than expected and everyone is already tripping out. Just chill.

Everyone in Indianapolis!

What kind of team is this, for heaven's sake? 🤣

Jonathan Bishop37 said:Look, sorry, I was working until 8 PM yesterday. I live out in Queens, and the arena is just too far for me, so I didn't make it to the game. Honestly, I hate it when people start labeling everyone. I’ve been at almost every single futsal match. Usually, I head to the games with my crew and my two boys—one's 14, the other's 16. For us, futsal is just a social thing where we grab a beer, watch some soccer, and hang out. We always sit in the stands opposite the Bad Boys. My sons have mentioned wanting to join the supporter section, but my friends and I aren't having it. It’s not because we think your group is bad; it’s because my boys and I actually walked into your fan shop once. Don't take this personally, but the vibe in there was about as welcoming as Arlington National Cemetery. Not a "good morning," nothing. Just two kids in there—kids who could easily be my own sons—so how am I supposed to get any real info from them? Before you start lecturing regular people who spend their hard-earned money and time supporting this project, maybe clean up your own backyard first before handing out lessons to everyone else.

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Respect, man.
Nothing is more annoying than people signing up just to act like they know everything.
I predict you'll be hanging around here for a while, probably hitting a total of 3 or 4 posts depending on how often I can actually get on this site.🙂

Look, if they want to fix the vibe in that shop, they need to hire two cheerful, half-dressed hostesses. Until that happens, we don't even have anything to talk about. 🤣 🤣 🤣

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Is everyone here actually sane? 🤣

David Perez3 said:Basically, they need to fix the vibe in the shop and hire two bubbly, scantily clad hostesses. Until that happens, there is nothing else to discuss.🤣 🤣 🤣

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+ a welcome drink for everyone who walks in.

But is the girl okay in the end?

cosmicbear15 said:+ a welcome drink for everyone who walks through the door.

but seriously, did the girl end up okay in the end?

Thank God, everything turned out fine.👍

Jonathan Bishop37 said:Sorry, I was working until eight last night. I live in Philadelphia, so the arena is a bit too far for me—didn't make it to the game. I really don't like it when people start labeling others; I've been to almost every futsal match. Usually, I go with my crew and my two sons (one is 14, the other 16). We look at futsal as a social thing where we grab a beer, watch some soccer, and just hang out. We always sit in the section opposite the Bad Boys fans, though my boys have mentioned wanting to be part of the supporter section—but my friends and I aren't really okay with that. It’s not because we think your group is bad, it’s just that my sons and I stopped by your shop once. Don't take this personally, but the vibe there was about as welcoming as Arlington National Cemetery. Not even a "good morning," nothing. Just two kids in there—who could easily be my sons—acting cold. How am I supposed to get any info from people like that? Before you start judging regular folks who spend their hard-earned money and time to support this project, maybe clean up your own backyard before handing out lessons to everyone else.

I haven't posted here in a while, even though I read everything regularly. But I decided to write something now, mostly because of that quote above and the reactions to it.
I mean, the guy is really overreacting, isn't he? Like, he won't let his kids join the supporter section because he and his buddies think it's somehow better for them? It's almost like he thinks they're some kind of gang, like the Mara Salvatrucha or something, and if those kids spent a little time with the group, it would totally wreck their mental development and lead them straight into crime. And all because they weren't greeted properly at the souvenir shop. As if they were being offered a bribe or something.
Look, even if that happened, it's a one-time thing. Besides, I know some of the guys at the top of the group, and even the kids working the shop have called out people for being rude when they asked a simple question. This guy is writing from the perspective of a 40-year-old, so he probably remembers how things were back in the 80s. Back then, whether in the stands or outside, there was slapping, scarf-snatching, and begging for cash. Despite the myth about them having "scary stares," this group doesn't actually do that stuff.
But hey, despite all that, the guy has a right to his opinion. He goes to the games and pays his way, helping fill the arena and create a good atmosphere. So, it's silly to call him names or anything like that. You should just give him a reasoned response to show him why he's wrong. It's pointless to just get angry and start throwing accusations immediately. Futsal is a project that has grown beyond its original scope, which has even surprised the founders. Hats off to everyone organizing it, but we can't expect everyone who shows up to be deeply involved in the movement. It's no surprise that nearly 70% of the crowd isn't part of the core group. But that's also why it's dumb to lecture them or try to explain the "priorities" of the big club to them. It is what it is. Personally, I love going to the matches, but nothing can ever replace the roar of the stands—even though I'm well into my middle years now.

Honestly, you guys are being a little ridiculous. You could have seen this coming sooner or later.
The main issue is the attendance at the Dodgers' games. When you're looking at a core base of maybe 150 people, you can't expect those futsal numbers to stay in the triple digits forever. But that just opens up a whole new set of questions. First and foremost—the money, specifically the overhead. Imagine running three or five games with barely anyone there, then you head over to see the Boston Celtics and things go south. The costs keep piling up whether you have five people in the stands or 5,000. I'm sure the folks running the club are keeping a very close eye on those margins, right?

casualwolf48 said:I haven't posted here in a while, though I read everything regularly. But now I’ve decided to write something, less because of the text quoted above and more because of how people are reacting to it.
Look, this guy is seriously overstating things. He acts like he won't let his kids hang out in the hardcore supporter section because he and his crew think it's somehow "better" for them. It’s like he thinks he’s dealing with some street gang, like the Mara Salvatrucha or something. As if those kids spending a little time with the group is going to cause permanent damage to their mental development and inevitably lead them straight into a life of crime. And all because someone didn't say "good morning" at the team store. Like he and the kids were being offered a VIP welcome in yellow and white colors or something.
If that even happened, it’s a one-time thing. I don't know when—maybe the guys at the top of the group or the staff in the shop were rude to someone who was just asking a simple question. This guy is writing from the perspective of a 40-year-old, so he probably remembers how things were back in the 80s. Back then, whether you were in the stands or outside the stadium, there was slapping, scarf stealing, mugging, and all sorts of stuff. Despite the myth about having "tough stares," this crew doesn't actually do any of that.
But hey, despite all that, the guy who wrote this is entitled to his opinion. He goes to the futsal games and pays his way like everyone else, helping fill the arena and create a better atmosphere. So, it’s stupid to call him names or anything like that. You need to give him an actual, reasoned response to prove him wrong. It’s dumb to get worked up immediately and start throwing insults. Futsal is a project that has grown beyond its own expectations, which has even surprised the original organizers. Hats off to everyone involved in making it happen, but you can't expect everyone who shows up to be part of the inner circle. It’s no surprise that it's almost
%people who aren't even remotely involved. But it's still stupid to lecture them or try to explain priorities by constantly preaching about the greatness of the Dodgers' futsal team. It is what it is. Personally, I love going to the futsal matches, but nothing can ever replace the roar of the crowd in the main stands. Even though I'm well into my middle years now.

Everyone has the right to share their view, and besides, the post wasn't deleted. But experience, backed up by plenty of similar cases, tells me that after a few more posts, his "opinion" will turn into him acting like a know-it-all. I hope I'm wrong, but time will tell. We'll see.

I honestly don't think a public forum is really the right place to hash out stuff like this.
A Man has every right to his own opinion. He’s got kids to look after, and he’s one of those loyal fans who shows up, buys the gear, picks up some souvenirs, and most importantly, fills up a seat in the arena.
I have nothing but respect for that, and I hope he keeps it up.
It might actually be more helpful if he took the time to offer some constructive advice to the guys running the shop instead. At the end of the day, they're just regular guys, not seasoned retail professionals.
Selling merchandise might seem like a walk in the park on the surface, but trust me, it's definitely not that simple...

More nonsense about how workdays affect attendance... Back when Dražen played the Patriots on December 1st, we had maybe 4,500 to 5,000 people show up despite it being a Monday with a similar kickoff time. Later that same week, on Friday the 5th at 9 PM—which is basically a perfect slot—we had about 350 to 400 people watching us play a small town, USA team in Brooklyn. Then, just three days later, we were back at Dražen on another Monday against the Alumnus and the place was packed to the rafters. I guess all this talk about work schedules is just childish speculation.
P.S. To that guy from Philadelphia: if you really think your sons aren't allowed to sit in the stands with us, then I don't really know what to say to you.