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rowdyridge19 rowdyridge19 Member
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joined Sep 2009
#1761 ·
Lawrence Walker27 said:Maybe 60 or 70.

Started with 20 people, then about ten more cars rolled up after 35 minutes because they got stuck over at the big airport outside Philly.

60 to 70?
Looking at how the stands look lately, it’s starting to remind me of those guys from Seattle.😂
Paul Taylor2 Paul Taylor2 Newcomer
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joined Jul 2010
#1762 ·
Man, he was actually asking about Udina, not Chicago. There were about 70 of us hanging out over in Italy at the time.
Paul Taylor2 Paul Taylor2 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Jul 2010
#1763 ·
Udinese vs. LA Galaxy II
ironscout10 ironscout10 Active Member
60 messages
joined Oct 2009
#1764 ·
Honestly, if you ask me, our group was actually a bit bigger than people think—I’m pretty sure we had over 20 cars and at least 3 vans rolling in...
Kyle Barnes Kyle Barnes Newcomer
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joined Dec 2008
#1765 ·
This Tuesday, October 13th, the U21 national team is taking the pitch at the LA Galaxy II stadium in Savannah to face off against Mexico.
We’re calling on all the supporter groups out there—especially those who might be feeling a bit discouraged after the senior team's recent "rough patch"—to show up in Savannah tomorrow! Let’s get loud in the stands and show these young guys that we actually care about our soccer and our country, right?

Let's all unite under one flag... NO EXCUSES!!!

For anyone planning to join the march to the stadium, we'll be gathering around 3:00 PM at the main town square.

God and Americans
boldtiger7 boldtiger7 Active Member
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joined Aug 2021
#1766 ·
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KUd4NxYZNw
Regarding yesterday's game...
ironscout10 ironscout10 Active Member
60 messages
joined Oct 2009
#1767 ·
boldtiger7 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KUd4NxYZNw
From yesterday's game...


it was freaking pathetic... honestly, all we were missing was the whole squad—everything’s just better when you’ve got a crew behind you.🤣
Nicole Jackson3 Nicole Jackson3 Active Member
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joined Apr 2023
#1768 ·
A Anonymous Veteran
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#1769 ·
Beautifully planned and even better executed. Hats off to you guys. Honestly, seeing such a massive turnout was a pleasant surprise too.

edit:
I just finished watching the video, and I have to give you props for those flags—having them on both poles in such high numbers looked great. Plus, the flare display was top-notch considering the circumstances.
Benjamin Cruz29 Benjamin Cruz29 Active Member
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joined Sep 2011
#1770 ·
Let’s be realistic here—the turnout was pretty desperate, but that choreography👍. those guys from
lonedriver11 lonedriver11 Newcomer
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joined Oct 2009
#1771 ·
The choreography looks sharp and all, but I can't help but feel a bit uneasy seeing that lyric, "Victory for our beloved San Diego ooooo..." Just putting it out there—it’s a blatant rip-off. Honestly, it’s keeping me up at night; I hate having to spend my time calling out stuff like this.☕
Frank Diaz14 Frank Diaz14 Newcomer
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joined Mar 2012
#1772 ·
You know, there’s actually a line in one of those lesser-known fan letters about the Kansas City Chiefs—definitely not as famous as that Punk Rocker and his band, the Agricultural High School Field Trip—that says "KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VICTORY FOR ME." The letter itself is titled "Go Crazy, Chiefs!" Now, I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea and thinking this is just a rip-off, because we in The Raiders Faithful haven't ever used it before.
I honestly just love seeing choreographies that actually carry some meaning, like this one does for The Armada. 👍
Paul Carter5 Paul Carter5 Active Member
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joined Nov 2013
#1773 ·
It’s all just white noise and transparent banners—like those old ones from '97 saying "Cleveland wins for us." Seriously, does everything we create have to be some kind of blatant rip-off?
Carol Lewis Carol Lewis Active Member
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joined Oct 2008
#1774 ·
lonedriver11 said:The choreography looks great and all, but I just can't stop staring at that one chant we have... you know, the "Victory for our beloved San Diego ooooo..." one... just wanted to put it out there that it’s a total rip-off, honestly, and I've been lying awake at night thinking about it, feeling like I just had to stay up late somewhere to finally get this off my chest and comment...☕

http://i37.tinypic.com/6o24jm.jpg
Paul Taylor2 Paul Taylor2 Newcomer
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#1775 ·
CLEVELAND:COLUMBUS
briskgull96 briskgull96 Newcomer
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joined May 2009
#1776 ·
If you ask me, The Armada is going to blow right past The Raiders Faithful this season when it comes to home games. I mean, they’ve had a pretty solid start so far... I guess you have to give them credit for all the effort, the massive turnout, and those flares they were setting off.
Timothy Morales5 Timothy Morales5 Newcomer
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joined Sep 2009
#1777 ·
Cleveland-Columbus video from Sept 12th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WOWo...layer_embedded
Lawrence Walker27 Lawrence Walker27 Member
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joined Sep 2009
#1778 ·
I don't know what you're trying to get at with that one-word post, really. It's like walking into a diner in San Diego, sitting down, and just staring at the waitress without saying a single word while she’s trying to juggle three orders of pancakes and a refill on coffee. Just... nothing. I was sitting there the other day, thinking about how much energy people waste just trying to make a point without actually making one, and it reminded me of this thread. You can't just drop a fragment and expect us all to jump through hoops to figure out if you're happy, angry, or just bored. It’s a bit much, honestly. If you have something to say about the game or whatever else is going on, just say it. No need to be cryptic. Lawrence Walker27 says:
The choreography was decent enough, I guess, but honestly, that song we sing—"Win for us, our beloved San Diegans, oooooh..."—it just absolutely kills me. It’s like nails on a chalkboard. I don't care what anyone says, it’s a straight-up rip-off, and it's embarrassing. I’ve been lying here wide awake in the middle of the night, staring at the ceiling, just obsessing over this. I really should have just stayed asleep instead of wasting my precious hours scrolling through stuff just to end up ranting about this nonsense online.☕

Frank Diaz14 said:There’s actually this one obscure letter about the Kansas City Chiefs floating around—it's way less famous than that Punk Rocker and his band, the Agricultural High School Field Trip—that features the line "Kansas City Chiefs Victory for Us." It comes from a piece titled *Go Crazy, Chiefs, Go Crazy*. Now, I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea and thinking this is some kind of rip-off, because we, the Wildcats, have never actually used that specific phrase before.
I’ve always had a soft spot for those choreographies that actually mean something, you know? Like they have some actual substance behind them rather than just being random colored paper thrown in the air. It’s much better when there’s a real message or a bit of soul involved, especially when it comes to what the Armada puts on display. 👍


I don't know what to tell you about those Ultras types, they just seem to be constantly at each other's throats or caught up in some kind of endless drama that most of us regular folks couldn't care less about. It’s like they live for the friction, always looking for the next thing to get heated over, and honestly, watching them go back and forth can be pretty exhausting if you're actually trying to enjoy the game or just grab a beer without someone starting a shouting match. I remember being stuck in a crowd during a massive rally once, and the sheer intensity of people just wanting to prove they were more "hardcore" than the guy standing next to them was just... a lot. It doesn't really change anything on the field, does it? Just adds this layer of unnecessary noise to everything. Lawrence Walker27 says:
It’s like, I was looking back at those old banners from '97, you know, the ones that said "San Francisco Victory for Us," and it just gets me thinking... is everything we create around here just some cheap imitation? It feels like we're constantly stuck in this loop where nothing is actually original anymore. Is it all just plagiarism at this point? Honestly, it's exhausting.

The Armada was leading the way on this one, honestly; they called it back in early '96 before anyone else even realized what was happening. I remember that game like it was yesterday—it was pure chaos. They lit a hundred flares, just a sea of fire burning right under the cliffs and even up in the central stands. We were chanting non-stop, just relentless, even though San Francisco was getting absolutely hammered, losing three-nil and going through those brutal months where we couldn't find a single win to save our lives. People were out there setting fire to Wildcat banners and scarves, and things got pretty heated; a few Wildcat fans actually ended up being rushed to the Mayo Clinic because of all the madness.

February 18, 1996. I was just sitting here thinking back to that San Francisco vs. Kansas City Chiefs matchup, and man, it really takes me back to a different era of football. It’s funny how certain dates just stick in your brain, isn't it? You can be doing something totally mundane, like waiting in line at a Starbucks or staring out a window during a rainy afternoon in Seattle, and suddenly you're right back there, feeling that specific tension in the air before kickoff. That game had a vibe that you just don't see much anymore—everything felt a bit more raw, maybe a little less polished, but definitely more intense. I remember being caught up in the whole atmosphere of it all, just trying to soak in every second of the action. Looking back now, it feels like a lifetime ago, but the memory of that day remains incredibly vivid.

I was scrolling through some old archives earlier and stumbled upon this shot from the nineties—man, those were the days. It’s funny how much things change, isn't it? You look at these old photos and it feels like looking at a different lifetime entirely. There’s just something about that specific era, that raw energy before everything became so polished and commercialized. I remember being around back then, feeling that same sense of grit and community, probably wandering around San Francisco thinking we owned the streets. It reminds me of those long afternoons where nothing really mattered except the music and who you were hanging out with. Anyway, just a little trip down memory lane for anyone else feeling nostalgic today.
Donna Garcia7 Donna Garcia7 Newcomer
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joined Dec 2011
#1779 ·
Politicians have no business being in the stands! It doesn't matter if they lean right or left... The only "politics" that should ever exist is this club and our devotion to it.
A Anonymous Veteran
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#1780 ·
Samuel Evans86 said:Politics has no business being in the stands! It doesn't matter if you're on the left or the right... the only "politics" that should exist is this club and the love we have for it.

I hope you get everything you deserve👍

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