Since MLS started in 1996, the fans have had different experiences based on the owner's view of traditional soccer fans. DC United has been successful on the field and in the stands and their management has had a huge role in both. Not only did they bring in great players, but they let the fans make the atmosphere by not drowning the atmosphere with piped in music. The result is a stadium filled with 16,000+ weekly who are soccer educated and chant and cheer all match long.
That is what the Sons of Ben want in Philadelphia. These are some of our hopes for the new team and relationship with management.
A combined SEPTA Rail Pass/Season Ticket [good for a round trip and stadium access]
Supporters Section at Midfield
Player entrance at Midfield [adjacent to Supporter Section]
In-stadium storage area for drums/banners/flags/grills/tables etc for tailgating and gameday
Monthly conference calls with ownership to keep lines of communication open between the SoB and the club
Smokebombs [and possibly club approved boat flares] in "the Alley"
All standing, all singing section [and the club helping us with the season ticket drive and backing us up when some fans don't like sitting near us]
Advanced notice of the announcement so the SoB can be present
A say in the club name
No in-game PA Music [let us make the atmosphere]
Leeway with security [see DC's Barra Brava and Screaming Eagles experience]
A big, mounted bell [looks like the Liberty Bell] in our section that an elder is in charge of, to be rang like mad after each home goal
Giant flags on poles allowed
Areas to mount banners
Seats 1-2 feet high off the pitch and 6 feet off the sideline max
Covered seats all around
Club pub for supporters open 7 days a week near the stadium grounds
Have the supporters club(s) present the team with any trophies or awards in conjunction with the club and league officials
Feature "Four Leaf Clover" the way Liverpool features "You'll Never Walk Alone"
Do you have any ideas to add? Let us know.
i think that would be great
i think that would be great for the city of Philadelphia...plus soccer is one of my sports i would enjoy the addition...philadelphia needs a new sport that can bring together the city and its people as one...i also think it would bring diversity to the city.
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