Die-hard Ultras / Hardcore Supporters

Jesse Campbell said:Oh, please—spare me all this manufactured nostalgia about "love for the club" that you and those gypsies keep pushing. We aren't exactly suffering from dementia, you know—we clearly remember when both your lot and theirs would pack the stands with hundreds of people, back when the LA Galaxy had a higher average attendance than all those other teams combined. And that wasn't even that long ago... ☕

we're "manufacturing" it, while you guys are still stuck in the past
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9GBlRK_aYc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnBamnn-oAY

vividotter40 said:Look, sorry, but I’m talking about the whole vibe involving the Rockefeller Center Ultras and all the other fans—the hardcore ones, the die-hards, everyone who bleeds for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The reality is, the Dodgers are basically everything in Southern California. If the team is struggling, the whole region feels it—young kids, old timers, everybody gets fired up. You can't deny the Dodgers have massive, legit support from the everyday people living here. Meanwhile, you guys unfortunately don't have (anymore?!) that kind of connection, and that's the real difference... damn it Thomas, we've been through this before, it was mentioned just a minute ago...🙂

It’s true. I remember watching this news segment on how the local shipyard was going under, and when they interviewed one worker who hadn't even seen his paycheck, man, it was heavy. He just said: "The shipyard is dead, the Dodgers are taking hits, but we aren't backing down." That's exactly why more people identify with the Dodgers than they ever will with the LA Galaxy—that's why your fan base actually means something...

Well, everything has been settled

And I’m asking my guys in the group—please—don't take the bait on provocations like that; we simply don't need the drama. It is perfectly possible to have a conversation that is casual and composed...

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Haha, seeing those big-city types get all worked up... it’s honestly just like how it was with the San Francisco locals or those awful journalists. You know, when they start trashing the Los Angeles Dodgers, it’s usually a sign we’re actually doing things right and moving in the right direction..
It's the same story here. They hate us simply because they can't replicate what we've built. I guess they're just tired of watching their fiercest rivals turn into a legitimate powerhouse. And then there's this clown trying to compare us to those Delia guys; he clearly doesn't have a clue what he's doing anymore. Everyone's passed him by, yet nothing ever seems to change for him 🤷

I really have to respect the guys who are putting in the work, even if they don't get nearly enough support from everyone else to truly transform the club and make things exciting again.. 😉

Timothy Chavez31 said:Haha, watching those big-city elites get worked up is hilarious. It’s just like when those hack journalists write trash about the Los Angeles Dodgers—you know we’re actually doing something right when they start hating...
The same goes for this crowd; they hate us because they can't match our energy. They're tired of seeing their fiercest rivals turn into a powerhouse. And this clown trying to compare us to Delia? He clearly has no idea what he's talking about. Everyone’s moved on without him, yet nothing has changed... 🤷

Respect to the guys who are putting in the work, even if they don't have enough support from others to truly transform the club and make things interesting again... 😉

In principle, that's exactly it ☕

For the guys hanging out at the diner near our parking lot 👍 Cic is legendary 😁

Timothy Chavez31 said:Haha, seeing how those big-city types are getting all worked up... I suppose it’s just like when those certain journalists in San Francisco write nothing but trash about the Los Angeles Dodgers; you just know we’re actually doing something right when they start hating on us.
It feels much the same with this crowd, too—they seem to resent us simply because they can't match our energy, and maybe they're just tired of watching their fiercest rivals transform into a true powerhouse. And then there's this clown trying to compare us to some street gang; honestly, he seems so lost he probably couldn't even find his own way home, let alone make sense of things, especially since everyone else has already moved on while nothing actually changes. 🤷

I really have to give my respect to the guys who are out there putting in the work properly, even if they don't quite have the level of support from others needed to truly elevate the club back to where things used to be exciting... 😉

Don't you worry about us, I guess we're doing just fine.😉

vividotter40 said:Sorry, but I’m talking about the whole vibe—the Black Knights, the other supporters, everyone who bleeds for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The reality is, the Dodgers are the heartbeat of Miami. When things go south with the team, everybody feels it, from the kids to the old-timers. You can't deny the Dodgers have massive support from the local community. Unfortunately, you guys don't seem to have that anymore, right? Or maybe you did once? God, Thomas, we're really digging through the archives today...🙂

If the Dodgers were truly the most important thing in Miami, we’d have at least 15,000 people packed into our stadium every single game. Sure, the team matters during a big celebration, but look at the actual numbers—check the stock sales or the season ticket counts.
So, we're looking at maybe 5,000 die-hard fans for whom the Dodgers are everything!

Alright guys, we all see how it is. Good luck to you, and honestly, I’m glad you finally bought out Trump's fake club, but don't come at us acting like you're something special. We both know the truth. 😉

Later... 🙂

Morgan Sanchez64 said:Basically, you hit the nail on the head. That's exactly how it works. ☕

I was chatting with some guys at a corner bar near our usual parking spot in 👍 Chicago 😁 and they were saying the same thing.

😍😍😍

Timothy Chavez31 said:It's the same story with them—they hate us because they can't be what we are. They're just tired of watching their fiercest rivals turn into a powerhouse. And this clown comparing us to the hooligans... I guess he doesn't even know himself anymore. Everyone's counting him out, yet nothing ever actually changes. 🤷
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Out of all the brilliant posts here, I had to pick yours as the prime example. You say you've become a powerhouse, but in what sense, really? Would you agree with me if I said you're just a fan club that only shows up when things are going well? Would you agree that when you concede a goal, your crowd shrinks down to maybe 250 people in the center stands? Or would you agree that if you had lost the Cup, there wouldn't even be 1,000 of you in New York City this Sunday, even with your student section of the Raiders making up 60% of the stands on some days? You acted like you conquered the world after one big showing in New York, yet just a few months ago, there was nobody cheering in Newark or Columbus—not even a single flare lit. I suppose you aren't a powerhouse; you're just a group of fans existing by chance, without any real consistency.

Wait, what was the name of that cafe again? I swear the sign looks like it says "Galaxy" or something equally ridiculous... anyway, some guys from the school were just walking by with bags, probably heading out for the day. Not like I'd know for sure though... 🤷

Joshua Moore31 said:Out of all the brilliant posts on this board, I had to pick yours as the prime example. You claim to be a "force," but in what sense? Would you agree with me if I said you're just a fan club that lives and dies by the scoreboard? Would you agree that when you concede a goal, you suddenly rally a central block of 250 people? Or would you agree that if you’d lost the Cup, there wouldn't even be 1,000 of you in New York City this Sunday—not even counting your student section of the Raiders, which usually makes up about 60% of the stands. Why did you act like you conquered the world after one successful trip to New York, when just a few months ago, there wasn't a single soul cheering in Newark or Columbus, let alone a single flare lit? You aren't a force, kid; you're just a group of fans existing by coincidence, lacking any real consistency...

Hold on, I'm asking this seriously. Are you on something? Because if you aren't, you really should start ☕

A fan club that relies on results? That's true. On average, we pull about 1,000 people for an away game, and we've been number one for 7 or 8 years straight. And that's not even counting all the titles we've grabbed over the last decade. As for the student section of the Raiders, they accounted for 90 percent of the stands, not 60%...☕
Man, we don't even light flares; honestly, I think we're one of the weaker groups in Europe in that regard. Our chanting can be pretty weak too—you mostly only notice it when it echoes from your own North Stand. A group existing by coincidence? Again, that's true; it's a ridiculous city, what can I say...

The Black Knights have their issues, sure, but every group does. But when you're going to write something, at least try to write about things you actually understand...

Joshua Moore31 said:I suppose I had to pick your post specifically to use as an example. You claim you've become a "force," but... in what sense, exactly? Would you agree with me if I suggested you're just a fan club that lives and dies by the scoreboard? Or maybe you'd agree that whenever you concede a goal, you suddenly find 250 people all rushing to the center section at once? I guess it's also fair to say that if you had lost the Cup, there wouldn't even be 1,000 of you showing up in New York City this Sunday—not even counting that student section of the Raiders that somehow manages to make up 60% of the stands on certain days. Why did everyone act like you were invincible after one big takeover in New York City, when just a few months ago, your presence in Newark and Columbus was basically zero, without a single flare being lit? I don't think you're a force, kid; I think you're just a group of fans caught up in a specific moment, lacking any real consistency.

Well, you've already received two perfectly good responses, so I think I'll just go ahead and delete mine since it didn't have enough insults in it anyway... take care.

Christian Jones, give me an answer to this question, you're actually relevant here 🙂

Look, I already told you guys—props to the turnout and the energy, seriously—but the second I pointed out how we’re lacking any actual vision when it comes to fighting the mafia, compared to us winning some trophy in a tournament you all claim is "irregular," and then suddenly it's "totally legit" the moment we lift the cup... well, you guys immediately lost your minds. You jumped down my throat like crazy. But whatever, fine. We've got our own fight to deal with, just like you said, and that says everything about what actually matters right now. So go ahead, enjoy your little moment of superiority on the field and in the stands.

Joshua Moore31 said:I suppose I had to pluck your specific post out of all the other brilliant contributions just to use it as a prime example here. You claim you've become some kind of "force," but I find myself wondering exactly what that entails? Would you actually agree with me if I suggested that your fan club is entirely dependent on whatever happens on the scoreboard? Or perhaps you might concur when I point out that the moment you concede a goal, you suddenly have a central block of 250 people standing up in unison? I mean, would you honestly agree that if you happened to lose the Cup, there wouldn't even be 1,000 of you showing up in New York City this Sunday—not even counting that student section of the Raiders that apparently makes up 60% of the stands on certain days? It seems to me that you've inflated your own importance after one single successful takeover in New York City, yet just a few months ago, your presence in Newark and Columbus was practically non-existent, without so much as a single flare being lit. You aren't a force, my friend; you are merely a collection of fans dictated by circumstance, lacking any semblance of consistency.

we are a group that depends on results🤷 which, if we follow that logic, means we haven't won anything in ten years except for the Cup three years back, yet somehow we consistently pull 10,000 people to Miami and average 500 to 1,000 on away trips at smaller games, so let’s not kid ourselves; you guys never had that kind of numbers whether Trump's guy was running things or not, and you never will, so please stop talking nonsense and just get ready for Sunday so we don't end up facing another disaster like those last two games in Columbus.🙂

neonraven112 said:Look, I already told you guys—kudos on the turnout and the energy—but when I pointed out the lack of vision regarding the fight against the mob versus winning a trophy in a league we all agree is rigged, you immediately went ballistic. Fine, whatever. You claim you have your own battles to fight, and that’s clearly where your priorities lie right now. Enjoy feeling superior on the pitch and in the stands...

I honestly can't tell if you're playing dumb or what... Of course the league is still crooked, of course the mafia still has a stranglehold on American soccer, and of course nothing changed the second the whistle blew against the Locomotives!
But hey, even in this rigged system, despite the biased officiating, the brutal schedule, and being constantly underestimated, the Los Angeles Dodgers actually pulled off the trophy. We won it in a season where the club was practically bankrupt, a season that started with us playing matches in empty parking lots, a season where everyone predicted we'd be relegated. The Dodgers have been getting shafted all year long. Against us, they've called penalties five yards outside the box, stolen double-digit points from us, and given us maybe one and a half penalties the entire season...
People watching on TV said the best moment was seeing Davor Šuker handing out our medals. Mostly because you could see the sheer regret on his face. Then you had Vrbanović smirking on screen after the Locomotives took the lead. Et cetera, et cetera...
Don't play stupid and try to conflate two different things. Yes, you might have zero reason to celebrate anything. But we certainly do!

Now, just to partially address the previous point.
To quote myself😍 from the corner bar: "We need to shatter the myth that this city lives and breathes for the Dodgers. Maybe they do, but they're asleep at the wheel. They'll wake up in a hundred years when it's time to really stick it to the New York City crowd or head down to see Kvasina. This issue is massive, and we have to talk about it. It's tied directly to those kids wearing Barcelon's jerseys and the whole issue of people disappearing during big games at the stadium."

The mission for those of us in the club today is to hammer home one thing: the Dodgers aren't some amateur outfit run by crooks and slackers!! That's the foundation. Once that's set, maybe some average Joe—who's probably a notch above Blay in intelligence—won't feel the need to randomly tweet about debts and nonsense when he likely doesn't even know who Branka Ramljak is.
It’s a long haul, and we can't expect people to change an opinion they've held for twenty years overnight, but those of us in the club have to stay persistent. That’s why, in every single debate, I patiently explain to every idiot that the Dodgers are finally on the right track, and that paying $33 in NH doesn't mean we're funding new spoilers for Štimčev's car.

I think this is part of the reason why we haven't become the next Borussia Dortmund yet. But if we can make it happen, we will!...

Joshua Moore31 said:Out of all the brilliant posts on this board, I had to pick yours as the prime example. You claim to be a "force"? In what sense? Would you agree with me if I said you're just a fan club that lives and dies by the scoreboard? Would you agree that when you concede a goal, you suddenly have 250 people in the center stands? If you actually lost the Cup, there wouldn't even be 1,000 of you in New York City this Sunday—not even with your student section of the Raiders making up 60% of the stands on certain days. Why act like you've conquered the world after one successful trip to New York, when just a few months ago, there was zero presence in Newark or Columbus—not even a single flare lit? You aren't a force, kid. You're just fans existing by coincidence, without any consistency.

😂 Look, the self-appointed guardians of New York have arrived. Forget those "guardians" when their own student section screws them over in their own city every single game, and they can barely pull two buses down from Miami. 😂 😂
So, you're actually trying to lecture us on what defines a fan club?

🙄 For those of you who half-support Real Madrid while simultaneously wanting them banned... half-cheering for goals, half-acting like tough guys...
You stopped being real fans the moment you ended the boycott. 😉

The streets are telling a different story lately; maybe it's time you guys actually put in some work.

So, essentially, nobody gives a damn 🙂