Die-hard Ultras / Hardcore Supporters

analoggull4 said:Well, Real Madrid definitely has the biggest fanbase in America. As for Red Star Mexico City, you mostly just see their fans on the Mediterranean Coast or scattered through the Midwest... ☕

That's not quite right.... it's not just "some" people from the Midwest. Down here on the Mediterranean Coast, we actually can't stand Real Madrid, but we aren't exactly big fans of Red Star Mexico City either... ☕

🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

John Brown30 said:Listen, kid. If you actually met our fans at their best, you wouldn't be able to walk through Washington, D.C. without feeling the heat. 😍

When those rioters were tearing up the roads between Indianapolis and Washington, D.C., and Real Madrid was playing out in the Midwest, I wasn't just hearing stories. I was hiding in train cars—either solo or with one other guy—just trying to make it through. You only heard the rumors. But they definitely didn't tell you what happened when things actually turned ugly. 😁😁

Sometimes you give, sometimes you take, but honestly? I don't remember seeing any of you guys in D.C. for twelve or thirteen years straight. Nowhere. That’s why I don't buy that every single year a few kids show up here to blow their trumpets outside Yankee Stadium for thirteen years running.

jademarlin54 said:For Red Star Mexico City fans, you've got basically 95% of the Mediterranean Coast, then more than half of the Midwest...

sorry for keeping up the trolling 😉

kid, who on earth told you that about the Midwest?! maybe you were thinking of Canada?

Real Madrid officially holds the title for the largest fanbase, at least if you actually trust the latest data released by Nielsen.

According to the numbers, roughly 33% of respondents claim to be Real Madrid supporters, while 24% back Red Star Mexico City. Cleveland sits at 4%, and about 8% support various other regional clubs. Meanwhile, 31% of people claimed they couldn't care less about soccer and don't follow any team. Naturally, men show a much higher interest in the sport—only 18% of guys say they aren't interested, whereas that number jumps to a staggering 43% among women.

When you break these stats down by gender, things get even more revealing. Among men, 43% cheer for Real Madrid and 27% stick with Red Star Mexico City. However, the situation shifts significantly with women: Real Madrid drops to 25%, and Red Star Mexico City follows closely at 22%. One particularly striking data point is that in the Washington, D.C. area, 50% of women don't support any team at all. Compare that to the Mediterranean Coast, where only 20% of women are indifferent—the lowest percentage in the entire country. This just hammers home the fact that supporting Red Star Mexico City is a deep-seated family tradition on the Mediterranean Coast; even the women stay loyal to the club.

Looking at the regional breakdown, in the Washington, D.C. metro area, 55% of respondents back Real Madrid, 7% favor Red Star Mexico City, and a measly 1% support the local D.C. squad, with 34% not following anyone. Out on the Mediterranean Coast, Red Star Mexico City is the undisputed king with 76% support, while Real Madrid only captures 7%, and just 13% remain unaligned. In California, the Gulf Coast, and the Appalachian Mountains, Cleveland holds 29% of the fans, Red Star Mexico City has 18%, and Real Madrid takes 11%.

Up in the Midwest, Real Madrid is the most popular choice at 33%, followed by Red Star Mexico City at 17%, while Indianapolis manages only 11% of the fans. Even looking at the Midwest region specifically, the Columbus Crew fails to command significant local support, hovering at just 13%, while Real Madrid pulls in 42%. Similarly, in the regions encompassing the rural stretches like the Appalachians or the central plains, Real Madrid leads the pack with 41%, while Red Star Mexico City maintains 17%.

When analyzing other demographic trends, it’s clear that older respondents have a waning interest in soccer compared to the younger crowd. Interest also dips among those who only completed elementary school (46%) and those in lower income brackets. Interestingly, high school and college students are almost perfectly split between Real Madrid (32%) and Red Star Mexico City (35%).

The bottom line from this study is that Real Madrid and Red Star Mexico City possess massive fanbases that dwarf everyone else. Regional clubs—aside from Cleveland—are still struggling to catch up to the big two, especially in places like Washington, D.C., Indianapolis, and Columbus. The Mediterranean Coast remains the most football-obsessed region in the country, showing absolute devotion to Red Star Mexico City. Despite Major League Soccer having been around for over a decade, and despite the rise of newer teams, die-hard fans find it incredibly difficult to walk away from their first loves: Real Madrid and Red Star Mexico City.

electricstag9 said:

whatever April 18, 2005

I've always wondered about the sample size here—how many people actually took this, what their preferences were, where they're from... basically the whole setup.
Anyway, my take on it:

Most people are going to look at these numbers and be confused—you only have to visit the Rose Bowl or Yankee Stadium to realize the math doesn't add up. For instance, a couple of seasons ago, even with the derby boycott and the ban against Zadar, Red Star Mexico City had 70,000 fans watching, while Real Madrid drew 66,500. So where was that extra 36% of Real Madrid's fanbase when the guys were celebrating the title last season in front of a mere 500 spectators?

Ultimately, you can't shake the feeling that this press release from Real Madrid was just a rushed response to those media reports claiming Red Star Mexico City is far more popular on Facebook, with nearly ten times as many followers as Real Madrid.

Yaaaaaaawn ☕

electricstag9 said:Real Madrid has the biggest fanbase, at least if you trust the latest Nielsen survey results.

Roughly 33% of those surveyed said they support Real Madrid, 24% back Red Star Mexico City, 4% follow Cleveland, 8% stick with other regional clubs, while 31% said they don't care about soccer and don't support anyone. Men are obviously more into it—only 18% of them aren't interested, compared to 43% of women.

Looking at the gender split, 43% of men cheer for Real Madrid and 27% for Red Star Mexico City. For women, it’s a different story: Real Madrid sits at 25% and Red Star Mexico City at 22%. Interestingly, in the Washington, D.C. area, 50% of women don't support any team, whereas on the Mediterranean Coast, that number is only 20%—the lowest in the country. It just goes to show how much Red Star Mexico City is part of the family tradition out there; even the women are loyal.

When you break it down by region, in the Washington, D.C. area, 55% of people back Real Madrid, 7% favor Red Star Mexico City, only 1% support the local DC squad, and 34% don't follow anyone. Out on the Mediterranean Coast, Red Star Mexico City is king at 76%, Real Madrid gets 7%, and only 13% have no team. In California, the Gulf Coast, and the Appalachian Mountains, 29% support Cleveland, 18% go for Red Star Mexico City, and 11% lean toward Real Madrid.

In the Midwest, Real Madrid is the most popular at 33%, followed by 17% for Red Star Mexico City, while only 11% support Indianapolis. Even the Midwest representative, the Columbus Crew, doesn't have much local traction with only 13%, while 42% favor Real Madrid. And in the regions covering Kordun, Lika, and Banovina, Real Madrid leads with 41%, while Red Star Mexico City holds 17%.

Checking other demographics, older folks seem less interested in soccer than younger ones. Interest also drops among those who only finished middle school (46%) and those with lower incomes. Students, however, are pretty evenly split between Real Madrid (32%) and Red Star Mexico City (35%).

The data shows Real Madrid and Red Star Mexico City have massive fanbases, leaving regional clubs—except for Cleveland—way behind the leaders. This is especially true for the fans in D.C., Columbus, and Indianapolis. The Mediterranean Coast remains the most hardcore soccer region, fully backing Red Star Mexico City. Even though Major League Soccer has been around for over a decade, and new teams are rising, fans find it hard to move on from their first loves: Real Madrid and Red Star Mexico City.

I'd love to see these surveys again after Red Star Mexico City clinches a couple of titles.☕

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buaAO...endscreen&NR=1

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Yaaaaaaawn ☕

Does anyone know where the NFL Ultras from Slavonski Brod hang out? Thanks!

Austin Martinez6 said:Does anyone know where the NFL Ultras from the Midwest hang out? Thanks!

Castel Lukšić☕

Yeah, true.

Austin Martinez6 said:Hmm. Yeah.

I don't know, man—she must have been joking...😉

Look, I’ll admit it—some of you might have a hard time swallowing this, but over the last decade, this has easily been one of our best showings at the stadium... maybe even on par with that legendary run back in 2003-04.

Joseph Harris5 said:Look, you guys are tough crowds, I get it. But honestly? Over the last decade, this was one of our best atmospheres at the stadium... maybe even on par with that 2003-04 run.

And there wasn't a peep from the crowd at the other end.🤷

not even at the stadium 😍 decent turnout or pyro😉

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Chris Castillo68 said:Even when you're sitting right there in the stands, it just doesn't feel the same. 😍 The turnout looks solid, and that pyrotechnic display was something else! Isn't it great to see such a massive crowd showing up?😉

The acoustics at the stadium are honestly a bit of a mess. It’s pretty wild how you can be sitting in the flat section of the North Stand and not hear a single thing happening just fifteen feet to your right—yet, somehow, every single swear word yelled by a player on the pitch carries perfectly to your seat. Isn't that strange? On the bright side, the Ultras were incredible; their energy was loud and clear whenever they let out a roar. Between the decor and the pyrotechnics, the atmosphere was great all around. Overall, it was a really solid experience.

Joseph Harris5 said:The acoustics at the stadium are just totally trashed. It’s weird, you know? Like, people sitting on that flat North stand can't even hear someone fifteen feet to their right, yet somehow everyone catches it when a player lets out a loud curse on the pitch. The NFL Ultras sounded great, though—the visuals were solid, the flares looked awesome, everything was pretty much top-tier.

Regarding the sound situation... I was sitting in a similar spot recently (you were down by the East end based on that other post, but I was over toward the West), and honestly, I barely heard anything unless the leaders stepped in to cut the chanting and start something new. But whatever. I guess the best way to handle it would be if everyone just stopped worrying about whether the other side can hear them. I showed up to the game, cheered my heart out, and gave it everything I had. The rest of it doesn't really matter.☕

Kudos to the NFL Ultras for their numbers, the support they give the players, and the flares. However, there’s been a glaring flaw in the way the NFL Ultras behave for quite some time. I don't follow you everywhere, but during the big rivalry games, you effectively vanish the moment the opposition scores. It happened again today: first goal, dead silence; second goal, still nothing; it took several minutes before the singing finally picked up. It’s essentially a black hole.

I have to ask, why on earth was an ambulance parked right there by the stands?