The Armada

John Perez13 said:It’s not about what you think, it’s the whole fan structure.
Just like how things used to be back home in the States.

I mean, seriously? A few days ago we had a massive cup match with 1,500 people showing up, and suddenly the atmosphere was total garbage.
Then we have a blowout game where hardly anyone shows up, and it's dead.
Remember that last big derby when the hardcore crew absolutely crushed it in the stands? The north end was packed, but then everyone started complaining because it was just a bunch of casuals.
Now the north end is full again, and once more, people are whining it isn't good enough.

That's not the issue here.
The real issue is that someone actually needs to put some effort into educating the crowd.
I mean, how long did it take for the pros to fix all the nonsense going on in the north stands—those weird manifestos, the "Voice of the North" stuff, etc.? Handing out flyers before games, organizing public sections...
They've gone quiet on all that lately... they really need to wake up because they're losing control.
They could end up facing our old 2000 disaster if they aren't careful.

Later...

Hey John Perez13, how exactly am I supposed to "educate" some guy who starts screaming obscenities at me just because I'm not cheering loud enough? This guy shows up to the stadium maybe once a year wearing a cheap t-shirt he got for $6.75... what am I supposed to do, try to "educate" him and then get banned from the stadium myself?

John Perez13 said:It isn't really about that; I guess it’s more about how the fan base is structured.
It’s just like what we went through back in the day.

What are you even saying? A few days ago there were 1,500 people at the cup game and the atmosphere was basically non-existent.
Then, because the turnout was low, the energy just died out.
Even during the penultimate derby, when the crowd absolutely dominated the stands, they claimed it wasn't working because everyone was just sitting there like casual observers.
Now the north stand is packed again, and suddenly it’s bad once more.

So, 1,500 people with poor support means we "destroyed" you? 🙄 If you take how you claim we outshined you in that one derby and multiply it by five, you’ll get every single match in Miami where we have completely dominated you...

Such heavy words and massive underestimation— claiming our lack of energy at a big game is actually your unattainable dream at Hard Rock Stadium ...

The truth is, we probably only lose momentum because our league is just so incredibly dull, including matches against you and everyone else. Maybe, purely out of spite, people show up and go wild during away games in Seattle or Miami, or during those trips across Europe where things actually get intense...

The internet is such a strange place. Did someone steal your password? There are two things you really shouldn't be bringing up for the next 150 years: brawls and fan chants.

Noah Barrett13 said:1,500 people, terrible atmosphere—you’re saying we outdid you in cheering? 🙄

Such heavy words for such a massive understatement. To suggest our lackluster energy at a major game is somehow better than your failed attempts at Hard Rock Stadium...

The only reason we go quiet is because our league and playing against you guys just isn't that interesting—not to mention other clubs either. If anything, we show up and bring the noise during away games in Seattle or Miami, or obviously during European matches where things actually get heated...

The internet is a fascinating tool. Did someone steal your password? There are two topics you really shouldn't touch for the next 150 years: street fights and fan culture.

Sure, we're so obsessed with you that we couldn't care less about the rest of the league. Who gives a damn about Torcida? 🤷 Yet here we are, tracking and criticizing every single move the Boys make. 🤷

The internet truly is a marvel. 🙂 Every idiot with a smartphone has access to it now. 👎

ST!

-honestly, what kind of league is the MLS even... our fans are way too dedicated...
-even in the big five leagues, if they played that same unwatchable, sloppy style we see here, I doubt they’d have half the die-hard supporters or organized fan groups we have back home.
-I mean, look at a team like Inter Miami—they could pull a 28-point lead over second place and still fail to make it into the Champions League in the spring, which is the ultimate dream for any supporter there.
-and those huge rivalry games? They just aren't what they used to be...

Nicholas Moore9 said:Maybe 100 people at most... the result totally killed the vibe... honestly, it was a lackluster turnout... they were playing for a trophy in Europe just yesterday and couldn't even pull 300 people...

Hey Nicholas Moore9... since about 300 of us actually showed up, I’m hoping we finally met at least some of your expectations... "it's probably for the best there aren't more of you at home games"...🤣

Here's the match report:

Terry Lee3 said:Hey Nicholas Moore9... since there are about 300 of us here now, I really hope we actually lived up to at least some of your expectations... "it would be great if you guys showed up more at the local games"...🤣

Anyway, here’s the recap:

Look man, Seattle was playing a match for Europe! A UEFA Cup game... you guys should've had a thousand people showing up instead of just 300😉

Not that I'm expecting anything from you lot...

Nicholas Moore9 said:Look, man—the team was playing for a spot in the Champions League! A massive European trophy was on the line... you guys should have shown up by the thousands, not just a measly 300.😉

I’m really not expecting much from any of you...

I'm not making excuses for the ultras—honestly, I couldn't care less about them—but you're out here celebrating a league title while the stadium is half-empty. Your club basically steamrolls everyone else, yet you only pull in maybe 2,000 people to games? (Look, I get it, watching MLS can be a grind, but I guarantee you that any other stadium in the States would be packed if they were in your shoes.)

Nicholas Moore9 said:Look man, Rijeka was playing a match for the EU cup... there should have been a thousand of you guys there instead of just 300.😉

I really don't expect much from you people...

Well, there were about 300 of them. I guess I'm wondering why you said it was only 100?

We were actually right there in the stands commenting on how there were exactly half as many of them as there were people in the freight trucks...

Noah Barrett13 said:those fights are things you shouldn't even bring up for the next 150 years...

Come back to us when you're ready. Bye.

Edward Hernandez332 said:Look, I’m not making excuses for their hooligans—honestly, I couldn't care less about them—but you guys are out here celebrating a championship title with a half-empty stadium... Your club steamrolls everyone in the MLS, yet you only pull in maybe 2,000 people to games. I get it, watching the MLS isn't exactly peak entertainment, but I guarantee you any other stadium in America would be packed if they were in your shoes.

Yeah, true enough... so how many of us are actually showing up in Seattle?

How much does it even cost you guys to travel to a city like Seattle... especially since you're basically bankrolled by shady billionaires, mob-adjacent types, and whatever corporate interests back the Sounders... you really ought to be filling up those away stadiums, not to mention that eyesore they call Lumen Field...

..and that clown making all those wild accusations... he probably had a rough childhood, so I won't hold it against him too much...

LOS ANGELES FC - THAT'S US

...they love the establishment, they love the big-city politicians—those are their real sponsors, the biggest agents in the game, just a bunch of spoiled elites...

placidfalcon4 said:I mean, how much does it even cost you guys to show up in town... especially since you're being bankrolled by those shady corporate types, mob bosses, and their whole crew—not to mention playing for Dinamo... you really should be filling up away stadiums, let alone that eyesore they call Maksimir...

LOS ANGELES FC - THAT'S US

roughly this many, give or take

last season there were about 2000... all three sections were packed! I don't have the photo saved on my laptop right now...

man, if some billionaire tycoon was footing my bills, I'd be heading to the Euros in Austria right now... but hey, life sucks...

placidfalcon4 said:I mean, how much does this even cost you guys... considering you're being bankrolled by various shady characters, mob types, and their ilk—not to mention whatever Dinamo is playing... you really should be filling up away stadiums, let alone that eyesore of a stadium they call home...

..as for that lunatic acting like a tribal warrior mentioned here, he's probably just dealing with some childhood trauma, so I won't hold it against him too much...

LOS ANGELES FC - THAT'S US

Here, just for Saban Saulic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtRD_...eature=related
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Nicholas Moore9 said:Man, if Jerry Jones were footing my bills, I’d be heading over to Europe right now for the Euros... but hey, life isn't all sunshine and rainbows...

Yeah, right. Like he's ever gonna cut you a check.🤣

urbanmarlin8 said:Yeah, right—as if they’re ever gonna fund you.🤣

They aren't funding anything. Trust me...😉

silentsurfer19 said:they aren't footing the bill. trust me on this one.😉

Man, give me a break.😁

...you give me one single game as an example... but I’m telling you—given how the Galaxy is playing and the general mess at the club—every single match should be a sellout... and that guy who said that in your current situation every other stadium in the country would be packed? He was spot on...

...and as for the ownership and the local politicians, don't think for a second they're funding you personally—they're bankrolling a whole bunch of fools without a future...

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Gentlemen, it seems like ten or so threads just aren't enough for you all; you seem absolutely determined to spread this particular brand of intellectual debate across every single corner of this subforum... I really must ask that you keep those little linguistic experiments of yours—you know, the ones where you say things like "I tossed a firecracker into the neighbor's basket full of clothespins, where are you now?"—strictly confined to your own specific threads ☕

Much appreciated ☕

The whole Ultras crowd is talking about it, yet I don't see a single thing mentioned on the New York Times or CNN regarding the situation in North Mexico..