Torpar Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 A lot of the chants in the MLS are shit and never seem to be offensive in anyway. Toronto fans seem slightly better than the Yanks though. Probably in a big way due to a lack of away fans, there just isn't that 'needle' between fans that you get in Scotland. But even when they do try and create a little tension, North Americans just don't seem to get it... http://globalnews.ca/news/2907966/montreal-impact-fans-offended-by-sexist-banner-at-toronto-fc-match/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deplorable Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 MLS made a mistake in allowing hipsters to set down the stadium culture. It puts a cap on how many general American sports fans the MLS can attract, even as soccer in general becomes more and more popular. You hear two main reasons as to why sports fans who like soccer ignore the MLS. One is that it's not the top players in the sport. Nothing the MLS can do about that. But issue I hear about the most is that MLS culture is embarrassing or cringe worthy. The European cosplay stuff is bad enough (and MLS had a hand in encouraging all that), but it's even worse that they picked only the lamest and most sanitized version. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakamura Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) 23 hours ago, Torpar said: A lot of the chants in the MLS are shit and never seem to be offensive in anyway. Toronto fans seem slightly better than the Yanks though. Probably in a big way due to a lack of away fans, there just isn't that 'needle' between fans that you get in Scotland. But even when they do try and create a little tension, North Americans just don't seem to get it... http://globalnews.ca/news/2907966/montreal-impact-fans-offended-by-sexist-banner-at-toronto-fc-match/ Yep, I also think it's probably mostly the lack of away fans, and time. We'll see what happens with New York clubs 20, 30 years from now. Also I think it doesn't help that most games are not important. No relegation, winners decided in the playoffs. Rivalries are born in games that matter. If you lose a regular season game, so what. In other US sports, great rivalries were formed in the playoffs, but in a league as balanced, unpredictable and big (and growing) as MLS, two clubs could meet in the playoffs, have a tense series and not see each other in the playoffs for another 10 or 20 years. Also, your post reminded me of this old Toronto clip, from when the club was new. Most "hardcore" supporters just standing outside before the game and chanting how the referee is a w****r. But their feelings vs. Montreal were probably much more genuine. Edited March 4, 2017 by Nakamura 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) On 03/03/2017 at 16:01, Torpar said: A lot of the chants in the MLS are shit and never seem to be offensive in anyway. Toronto fans seem slightly better than the Yanks though.[/url] Probably in a big way due to a lack of away fans, there just isn't that 'needle' between fans that you get in Scotland. But even when they do try and create a little tension, North Americans just don't seem to get it...http://globalnews.ca/news/2907966/montreal-impact-fans-offended-by-sexist-banner-at-toronto-fc-match/ I've walked the opposite direction after the Molson IndyCar race. ETA........I've no idea how that ended up as a link Edited March 4, 2017 by jimmy boo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Are Sky not showing MLS this season? Watching a stream of DC game and there is no commentary whatsoever [emoji16] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 16 hours ago, jimmy boo said: Are Sky not showing MLS this season? Watching a stream of DC game and there is no commentary whatsoever Galaxy vs Dallas was on at 9pm last night, not sure if they are doing as many or what but definitely still have coverage. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Orlando seem to have a proper football stadium......and it's full. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigOutYourSoul Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Orlando seem to have a proper football stadium......and it's full. Orlando averaged 31,000 last season in a 55,000 seat stadium. Their new stadium has 26,000 seats so will be full every week - which should help the atmosphere. Won't get to a game this year but will be following closely. Like the additions they've made this season with Barnes, Johnson and Spector. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairykipper Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Atlanta MLS debut one of biggest soccer crowds in the world:https://goo.gl/ApIyLY 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Edited March 6, 2017 by Eoin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Unbelievably cheesy video. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky_ffc Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Minnesota United lost 5-1 in their first ever MLS match and have opted not to sign any designated players. Potential whipping boys this season? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deplorable Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 What country did we steal the drum thing from? It's terrible. I've very, very occasionally attended Pittsburgh Riverhounds games and the drumming from the "supporters section" is incredibly annoying. On 3/6/2017 at 14:58, Eoin said: Quote What's to decide. It's great. Might have to reassess my view of MLS fans. 23 hours ago, Cerberus said: Unbelievably cheesy video. What I don't understand is their plan to break the cycle of poverty by hiring low income youth. Isn't that what every stadium does for concessions? Are they paying them extra than would be normal for the job? Quote 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Minnesota v Atlanta... if anyone likes watching football in the snow get it on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qos_75 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Given the conditions it hasn't been too bad. 3-1 to Atlanta at half time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thoroughly enjoyable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudu Dahan pal Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 On 7 March 2017 at 12:29, lanky_ffc said: Minnesota United lost 5-1 in their first ever MLS match and have opted not to sign any designated players. Potential whipping boys this season? It appears so 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Can't believe they never got a FK before the 4th to be fair. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qos_75 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 If the centre half dives in there, he clears the ball away. Instead he watches it trundle over the line. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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