Tag: supporters groups
How Nacional Became a Paragon of Security in South America
Wilson Miraballes has landed a dream job with his favorite soccer team — security advisor for Nacional of Uruguay. A lifelong fan, he knows...
Football’s Dark Side: The Psychology of Football Hooliganism
Football hooliganism may have been at its worst in the ‘70s and ‘80s, but it is starting to make a comeback. Urban Pitch examines...
The Vancouver Whitecaps-Supporting Couch Ultras Take Home Viewing to a New...
With a fantastic array of tifos and an intricate pulley display system, The Couch Ultras bring a stadium-like feel to the comfort of their...
Inherited Culture: How Wild and Raucous Supporters’ Groups Have Made Their...
A tradition that dates back to the sport's earliest days, organized supporters' groups are one of the most unique and enthralling parts of the...
Long Distance Relationships: How Brooklyn Has Become an Unlikely Hotbed of...
Over 5,000 miles from El Monumental Stadium, a group of rabid River Plate fans get together in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to share a few beers,...
The Greatest Season Never Seen: How Empty Stadiums Have Affected Premier...
In the early goings of the 2020 season, it's clear that the lack of fan energy has changed the game — but perhaps not...
Do Fans Need to Be Held In Check For Their Heckling?
Last week, Hamburg defender Toni Leistner made headlines after he confronted fans who allegedly hurled insults towards his wife and daughter. In the wake...
James Montague’s ‘1312: Among the Ultras’ Offers an Unprecedented Look Into...
Recently released, 1312: Among the Ultras takes readers into the underground universe of the most extreme football supporters in the world. We sat down...
New York Supporters’ Groups Band Together to Combat COVID-19
Through the New York Kicks Coronavirus campaign, The Big Apple's most fervent soccer fans are raising funds for NYC Health & Hospitals to aid...
Six Years In the Making, the Austin Anthem are Standing Strong...
There was plenty of controversy surrounding Austin FC's expansion awarding, causing some to even call it "MLS' most hated team." However, before the club...
An Immersive Experience With the 3252 — LA’s Loudest (and Newest)...
Ever wonder what it's like to be in one of MLS' rowdiest supporters' groups? We are taking fully immersive experiences with the league's most...