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If you'd have told Caleb Porter that this
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franchise was capable of scoring 10 goals in two matches he'd have called you stupid and then benched you for a month.
“We have, unfortunately throughout the years, had some of our smaller markets be our most popular teams,” Garber said.
Merry Crewsmas Eve,
@thesoccerdon
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This is a really good view of how loud our house is in the moments before a match. Columbus
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fans bring it every week and I love everything about what we're building here.
At about 3:25 this afternoon Arlo crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to a pain-free existence.
At about 3:26 he let loose the stinkiest fart of his time with us. I guess that was his "so long and thanks for all the treats."
We don't deserve dogs. I'm going to miss him so much.
As we approach tomorrow's MLS Cup Final, I just want to take a second to give a shout out to my fellow
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Board members and deputies. Every single person in a leadership role has worked hard this week to ensure the best for our fans. Massive is an understatement.
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This was the best Crewsmas in a long time. It was so great to be back in the House a Hashtag Built watching the boys work for three points. And even better to see that work pay off. We're going to do Massive things this season, just you wait.
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“We have, unfortunately throughout the years, had some of our smaller markets be our most popular teams,” Garber said.
Happy Crewsgiving,
@thesoccerdon
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Apropos of nothing,
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average attendance over the Leagues Cup was 16,294. It may be a cash grab, but don't try to tell me no one cares about it. Columbus is a soccer town.
Last night, someone asked me about the banner that
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FO displayed before the game. I said, "It's a preview of what they'll do if Tifosweat ever fails or doesn't deliver what they want. It's a threat."
I'm not sure why so many people are upset at the Crew FO for doing what every other team in MLS does: charging more for the most in demand tickets. It's not like there's a personal vendetta against the fans.
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Looks like our old pal Zack Steffen stood on his head last night to make sure the Leagues Cup Championship will be played in Columbus. Garber wept.
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Ok so let's real quick talk about the Nordecke drums. I'm gonna drop some truths here that no one who stands on the drum platform will drop because, well, they're too humble and kind. A thread.
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This is different than SKC playing at Arrowhead or FCC playing at Paul Brown. This is a cross-state move, 2+ hours away for a majority of fans (customers).
By all means - play friendlies in Cleveland, expand the fanbase. But not any match that leads to a trophy.
It may make me a bad
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fan, or Nordecke Leader/Elite, to admit that I'm tired of the outrage culture that's permeated the fanbase but so be it. I'd much rather spend my energy doing work rather than being pissed about the shortcomings of other people.
Thanks very much to all of you that voted for me.
To those that didn't, especially those who campaigned against me, let's have a conversation about how I can better represent y'all. In person, in DM, over beers, whatever. Talk to me, not about me. Let's get better.
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Can we talk, momentarily, about how stupid and ridiculous the "beer shower" goal celebrations that have become popular among MLS supporters sections are? First, and not least: That's a $12 beer you're throwing in the air.
@InterMiamiCF
may have clenched the Supporters Shield tonight, but they don't have an independent Supporters Group to claim it, so... They'll have a team photo shoot and then who knows?
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"There's never been a better time to be a Crew fan," says
@krislandis
in his newest on Nordecke Tribüne. Soak it in, Crew Nation. Enjoy it while we can.
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Michael Bradley saying he helped Save The Crew might be the most Michael Bradley thing he's ever said.
Followed closely by "my comments were misconstrued."
I like the theory that the Board of Governors meeting Tuesday is a damage control meeting. Garber reports to the BoG so if this isn't a regularly scheduled meeting, the most logical thing is that BoG called it to tell Garber and PSV to work things out in Columbus.
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The fact that the MAGA crowd is celebrating a human's death is absolutely disgusting. And absolutely telling of their real priorities when it comes to the sanctity of life.
Tonight I'm ashamed that I ever ever identified as evangelical or Republican. Ashamed and embarrassed.
Y'all know what? It doesn't matter who Ashley Smith is. She's a Crew fan and a Nordeckian and that's all that matters. We don't gatekeep around here.
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The idea permeating the
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fanbase that Nancy's suspension is an intentional sabotage by the League is proof positive of the Columbus Inferiority Complex.
I'll be taking no questions.
Don has served this league well in some aspects, but it's time for new leadership and vision to take
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from a growth phase to an era of stabilization - bringing authenticity and a respect for history that fans have come to expect. It's time to move on from Don Garber.
As our 30th season approaches, we celebrate 25 years of Don Garber.
From David Beckham to
@landondonovan
to
@kaka
, our legends stopped by to give their thanks.
Hey
@DaleJr
, got any interest in buying a soccer franchise? We've got one in town that you'd probably fall in love with. You could even reprise your role as backup fullback.
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Oh, last thing:
If you're near the drum platform and you're looking over/back at them and laughing or obviously mocking or criticizing: You're the worst.
If you've got the energy to tear down but not build up, what are you even doing with your life?
One of the worst things about this ticket debacle is that there is a not small number of Crew fans who are embarrassed and/or ashamed to say that they were able to get tickets during the first STM presale.
We, as a community, need to do better. No one should feel bad for this.
With the possibility of a Crew v Miami matchup looming for next week, I really hope that no one in the
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Front Office is thinking about having the game in Cleveland on Monday night.
Dear Derrick Etienne, Jr,
You'll do well to remember Uncle Junior's safe advice: There is more to be lost from indecision than the wrong decision.
Best Regards,
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fans
Imagine that, shortly after this picture was taken, Jimmy and Dee ask when they gets their championship hat & t-shirt. Imagine being the one that has to tell the Haslams that there isn't any
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championship merchandise. What a world.
Y'all know how there are rumors of
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bringing back a yellow jersey for 2022? You know when would be a good time to confirm those rumors and start teasing the design?
Right freaking now.
Me when people ask me about Saturdays
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game:
"We lost, and that sucks, but it's good for the rivalry overall. If it gets to be too one-sided it becomes boring. We'll get them when we play again later in the year."
So it appears MLS has lobbied Columbus City Council to declare an emergency and pass legislation blocking any street vendors from a large portion of downtown next week. They're calling it a "Clean Zone" and it includes permitted vendors.
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Columbus is down one late in the match but continuing to attack and threaten New England's keeper. There's a goal to be had. This game is going to come down to the death.
Central Ohioans: "Welp, gotta beat the traffic!"
Remember when this used to be an event? A special night for season ticket holders? A thing to be celebrated? A way to strengthen the bond between the team & community?
Now it's a social media post and a press release. Super cool and fun.
Front page of the sports section today!
Here's my story on Lucas Zelarayan feeling the pressure during the losing streak and now feeling more relieved as
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eyes a comeback to make the postseason
For those of you that aren't following along on Facebook: The person who filed the election challenge says he did so because he thinks 36% voter turnout is too low and the election wasn't "advertised correctly or enough."
When Don Garber speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the historic new
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Stadium next week, I suggest that all supporters in attendance quietly turn their back on him just as he turned his back on us. Show that we succeeded without him and will continue in spite of him.
Just saw that I have almost twice as many followers as [@]MLS2ATX. I guess that means twice as many people are interested in my ramblings and outbursts than stealing an
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franchise for Austin. Right...?
Can y'all imagine what it's going to be like to have
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score a banger tonight while Red, White & Boom fireworks are going off across the river? Massive doesn't begin to describe it. That's the stuff of legend.
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hasn't scored a goal in league play since March 20th and hasn't won a game since March 12th and the coach used 2 of his 6 available subs tonight. He settled for a 0-0 draw.