The Armada

shadowwolf15 said:The Boy Scouts couldn't pull off a mess quite like what happens at Wrigley Field... unless I've got that totally wrong.

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hiddennomad42, bad hair day... I think we can all agree on one thing: your rivalry with the guys from D.C. is in a league of its own when it comes to pure tension, hatred, and stomach aches—especially out on the streets or when things get heated on the field...😍
But what Raymond Gonzalez was getting at is that The Super Bowl—not the Yankees-Red Sox matchup, unfortunately, more like Red Sox vs. Yankees—takes place at Wrigley Field... It’s on a whole different level regarding atmosphere, the fan culture, and the sheer aesthetic of those two stands, from the pyrotechnics to the message wars, the choreographies, and all that stuff...☕
Now, maybe some of you are going to roll your eyes and call this some kind of local bragging or ego trip... But there’s really no need for that. You can honestly admit that it’s a constant peak of intensity, one of the greatest rivalries of its kind, and we can all get behind that. 🤷

And Terry Fisher49, give the stupid insults and the constant mocking a rest. There’s a time and a place for that, but right now it just looks pathetic... And the same goes for everyone else on this forum. Just chill out a little. We’re all friends here, full of love; if you want drama, go find a dive bar where people actually act out...🤣
Just look at how phlegmatic hiddennomad42 is; even The Super Bowl or the clash with the D.C. crew doesn't phase him. So just take it easy, relax. 😁

Terry Fisher49 said:What on earth is this "neta" and "etna" potential thing??🤷🤷 🤔I suppose I should just call you illiterate and uneducated.

Maybe I should just revert you back to your bad hair day name... It isn't an army of loyalists, just a group of loyal fans, which means you can lose that status pretty quickly, since those kinds of grammatical errors aren't really tolerated in the signatures of anyone in the USA supporter scene.😛

Look, you have to realize that IBM and the Raiders are targets for everyone. Everyone wants to prove something by going up against us. For us, any matchup feels like The Super Bowl because everyone is constantly trying to take us down..

But honestly, we don't even think about you guys that much. No matter how hard you try, you just aren't on our level..
All that hype from Blackwater during the big game is going to vanish once about 50 of them roll into a small town like Boise. ☕

Anonymous said:Look, just realize that IBM and the Raiders are interesting to everyone; everybody wants to prove themselves against us. For any club, playing the Yankees or the Red Sox is basically The Super Bowl... everyone tries to take us down...

And honestly, we don't even think about you guys all that much. No matter how hard you try, you're just not on our level...
All that hype from the Blackwater crowd at the big game is going to vanish once they face someone like a mid-tier team from Boise in about 50 years. ☕

You've got a point there. You guys spent a long stretch of time trying to prove yourselves to the big three, didn't you?

Your effort was for nothing. You crashed and burned, and now it's all gone down the drain—just like you said, damn it...🤣

The Super Bowl isn't some new thing, and neither is Blackwater... But if everything is viewed through the lens of these arrogant teenagers who think they own the world, like drug24/7 is doing right now... then man, the Boy Scouts have their work cut out for them if they want to get back to a decent scale. I don't know, kind of like dealing with a malignant situation in Boise. 🙏

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Anonymous said:Just realize that IBM and the Raiders are interesting to everyone; everybody wants to prove themselves against us. For us, any matchup involving the Yankees or the Yankees is essentially The Super Bowl... everyone tries to work against us...

And frankly, we don't think much of you... because regardless of how hard you try, you simply aren't on our level...
All this hype surrounding Blackwater at the derby will evaporate once they face some random group from a small town like Boise...☕

You are trying to relativize things, because right after visiting Washington, D.C., or dealing with those folks in Miami, the Raiders and IBM focus most of their attention on arriving in Seattle.
It isn't a coincidence that IBM has spent years planning incursions into our city. If things weren't tense, there wouldn't be any interest. They even bring three different crews in a single day just to be certain. If it weren't like that, they could wander around cities like Cleveland or Columbus without a care. I doubt they would exert this much effort to prove themselves in smaller towns compared to when we are at Wrigley Field. I suppose it makes you wonder why the Biker Gang riots of 1988 in Seattle were such a big deal. You might be right; there will probably only be 50 of us left when we inevitably hit rock bottom again. For us, that is expected. How was it for the Donkeys back when the Yankees were performing below average? Looking at sixty years of group tradition, one might assume this shouldn't happen, yet I understand it. After the fat years, the lean ones always follow. There is no point in diving deeper into these discussions, as we will never truly be equal...

Raymond Gonzalez said:But we used to have actual quality products—stuff we’d smuggle in ourselves from T.I.F.A.

T.I.F.O. Torino 1996 with the label 🙂- the most beautiful and highest quality scarf ever made; honestly, it still looks brand new after fourteen years...

These rivalry games are actually quite good; there really isn't any need to start a war over them now.

Terry Lee3 said:👋

You're being an idiot and don't know how to have a decent debate... stop quoting me.☕

Raymond Gonzalez said:You're playing down the situation. After the Rangers Supporters Club and BBB finish their trip to Washington, D.C., they turn all that focus toward us in Seattle.
It’s not a coincidence that BBB has been planning incursions into our city for years. If things weren't tense, they wouldn't bother. They show up with three different crews on the same day just to be safe. If it wasn't this intense, they could probably just stroll through places like Savannah or Madison. I doubt you'd see this much effort in smaller towns compared to what happens here at Santa Monica. Honestly, why did the Ultras' riots back in '88 in Seattle even matter so much? You've got a point, though—there will probably only be about 50 of us left when we're inevitably screwed again. For us, it's par for the course. Remember how it was for the Tovar fans when Liverpool FC was having a terrible season? Looking back over 60 years of group history, you'd think we shouldn't let this happen, but I get it. Even after the good years, the lean ones always come. There's no point in digging deeper into this discussion because we'll never see eye to eye.

What I meant was the tension isn't the same when Real Madrid or Liverpool FC shows up, or even someone like Varteks... I mean, they'll definitely put on a massive show with flares and choreos against us...👍
whereas we couldn't care less who shows up...

Anonymous said:you’re an idiot who doesn't know how to hold a conversation... and stop quoting me ☕

First off, Dino 1989... You clearly have no idea what being an idiot actually means. Second, you don't even know how to carry on a decent debate. And third, Dino 1989... It sounds like you haven't even figured out how to handle a woman properly, which is probably why she left you in the first place. Go ahead and hit the ignore button if it makes you feel better. I really don't care. 😉

Terry Lee3 said:You’ve got a point there—though, if I recall correctly, you lot spent quite a long stretch trying to prove yourselves to the "Big Three," didn't you?

As far as I can tell, that "Big Three" group doesn't actually call themselves the "Big Three"—they call themselves the "Big Four," and that includes both Real Madrid and BBB. Do you honestly believe your opinion carries more weight than theirs?
Besides, it's always been this way; the "Big Four" has always been a quartet.

wearyfalcon11 said:As far as I can tell, that "big three" group doesn't even call themselves the "big three"—they go by the "big four," and they're including Real Madrid and BBB in that mix. You really think your opinion carries more weight than theirs?
Besides, that's just how it's always been; the "big four" has been the standard for ages.

I think we had a bit of a disconnect there, but whatever. I was just being sarcastic while talking to a brick wall... Peace! 😉

Mark Long73 said:even if this leads to some pointless arguing, ...

But what was I actually trying to say?

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Is there actually an issue with saying bravo armada

Looking at this objectively, the supporters were absolutely incredible during the first half—I honestly can’t remember them playing better than that... then the second half belonged entirely to the Torcida crowd...😉

Man, I feel sick... ...you guys are making enough noise to be heard all the way in Chicago.😍👍

First off, they were caught completely off guard because half the squad showed up late... and I’m talking about the key players—the ones who actually matter—which is exactly why they got absolutely dismantled in the second half.

Anonymous said:Honestly, this is just pure nonsense—you guys can call it the "most attractive" or whatever other superlative you want to throw at it because of some catchy melodies, but I have no idea what you're all thinking! Seriously, give me a break. A real derby is a real derby, period.
The big rivalry in America—FC Barcelona versus Real Madrid—is right around the corner, and man, you can just feel the tension building up! Between all the logistical prep and everyone trying to get their ducks in a row, my stomach is honestly doing somersaults. It’s that classic pre-game nervousness where you can practically taste the intensity in the air. There’s this palpable, heavy sense of animosity between the two sides that just hangs there—it's wild how much people truly despise each other when these two meet.
When you look at the hype online compared to how things actually feel on the ground—man, it’s night and day. For massive matchups like the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, that's exactly what we live for! It’s more than just a game; it’s about all that physical prep, building up that grit—and let's be honest, those intense confrontations out on the streets or even on the highway? Those are the moments that stay with you, burning into your memory for years.
They’re already busy cooking up all the messages and choreographies—getting the flares ready, too! You’ve got massive crowds showing up from both sides, and honestly, the whole vibe is just pure cultural heritage compared to anything else out there. I mean, come on—it’s the biggest rivalry in the league!
Honestly, trying to compare him to a Red Sox-Yankees matchup is just plain hilarious—I mean, we all know how that goes!

Honestly, trying to compare a massive showdown at Yankee Stadium to a gritty cage match down in Miami just doesn't make any sense—it’s totally unserious. At this point, whether the game is being played in New York or just out in a different part of the States, it really doesn't matter. The location is secondary to what's happening on the field!
You know, even those folks from the West Coast get it—we both play like the entire universe revolves around us! It’s just how we roll. When everyone else finally catches on to what we're doing, they're basically just waiting in line for their turn to try and keep up. That's just the way it is.

The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is easily the biggest derby out there—it’s honestly silly to even debate that... but you're totally off base if you think everything you just listed only applies to that one matchup. You guys don't really get what it's like to pull for a club where every single win feels like taking home a trophy! You're so used to constant success that a regular victory doesn't send you into a total frenzy the way a win from our San Francisco would. And as for FC Barcelona... they are our ultimate rivals. I bet 90% of San Francisco fans would tell you straight to your face that they loathe FC Barcelona way more than they care about Real Madrid—even if we do share some similar traditions. 🙄 Honestly, that club has caused us way more grief than any amount of silverware could ever make up for... I mean, we’re talking about a rivalry that has been simmering for decades—it’s baked into our DNA at this point. And look, it’s honestly kind of silly to assume you guys enjoy these matchups more than we do... To you, winning a title feels like just another Tuesday, like a casual "good morning," but for us? Every single win feels like so much more than just three points on a table. Especially when it comes to beating FC Barcelona—that’s not just a game. That victory is celebrated in the streets, in every neighborhood, and in every local pub, feeling less like a league win and more like we just hoisted the Champions League trophy!

The flare situation... honestly, I’m sticking to my guns here—I still think we have the most rigorous police presence and stadium security out of any "pitch" in the entire MLS. That’s exactly why seeing a flare display like this feels like such a massive anomaly.

Look, you really have to understand the sheer scale of what goes into this—we’re talking about people grinding away for an entire week, pulling twelve-hour shifts day in and day out just to get everything perfect. It’s like a literal army of volunteers working behind the scenes! So, when you say things like that, it honestly sounds a bit dismissive—it makes it seem like your crowd is the only one putting in the work or the only group that actually knows how to prep for a massive rivalry game. We all put in the sweat equity here.

Anonymous said:Look, just realize that the BBB and Torcida are interesting to everyone. Everyone is trying to prove themselves against us. Whether it's Real Madrid or FC Barcelona, every match feels like a derby to them... they all try to go against us...

And frankly, we don't think much of you... because no matter how hard you try, you just aren't on our level...
All this glory from the Armada at the derby will vanish once some random club from a small town like San Antonio rolls up with 50 of their guys ☕

I love it when you underestimate us.👍

In bold: Where is this "glory" of yours? You haven't been seen since 2006/2007; you've become a joke. I was actually shocked at the last game at the stadium seeing only 200 people in the North stands... are you supposed to be these hardcore fans, or did you just not care enough to show up? 🤣

I know you'll make a comeback, and I hope it happens soon. We miss you...

P.S. Don't lie and say you have no respect for the Armada, because if that were true, you wouldn't work so hard to troll the easily provoked people on this forum.😉

P.P.S. It's a shame Torcida doesn't roar everywhere like the BBB does; they immediately rally the derby fans who get bored and stop cheering after half an hour.

Later.😁

bluejackal11 said:Flares everywhere... look, I’m still standing by my point—we have the most intense police presence and stadium security out of any "pitch" in the entire MLS... so seeing a flare show like this is actually a miracle, if you think about it...

A choreo takes a week of nonstop work—people pulling 12-hour shifts day after day... it's an absolute army of people... so it’s pretty ridiculous to talk like that—it makes it sound like you guys are the only ones putting in the effort or actually knowing how to prep for a big rivalry game...

And THAT is exactly what I mean. 👍

Look, you guys from San Francisco totally missed my point. I’m not even in the mood to argue—I’ve got a meeting at Starbucks starting any second now. To me, you guys were always just one of those three niche groups in the MLS that basically had zero competition in anything you did. There is a massive gulf between how you operate and how the other groups try to make their mark. You have a ton of redeeming qualities, and look, I’m not saying I like you, but
I have to admit, you lot seem to hold even more of a grudge against us than we do against you. If that’s how it is, fine. That’s why there’s such a huge difference in energy when you come to our turf versus
when the city elites come to visit; you just don't get it. The big rivalry has its own history, and it’s going to keep making it.

But honestly, the sheer level of hatred you have for us? It’s absolutely insane. Just straight-up crazy, man.

Terry Lee3 said:Look, Dino 1989, first off... you clearly have no clue what it means to be an idiot. Second... you don't even know how to hold a decent argument. And third, man... you haven't even figured out how to handle yourself in a real fight, which is probably why you're already washed up... Go ahead and hit the ignore button if you want, I don't care. 😉

1. My name isn't even Dino.
2. I might not have mastered everything yet, but I'm getting plenty of practice dealing with people like you...

Anyway, moving past this moron....
I honestly think the best supporter display the Armada ever pulled off was against Real Madrid... that one with the sails. 👍