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A little flesh, a little breath, and a reason to rule all - that is myself | Columbus Against the World | @Nordecke Comms Director | All opinions are my own

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2 years
"Reverence the gods, and help men. Short is life."
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An Alex Matan Hat Trick in front of Caleb Porter on Save The Crew Day is the best kind of #Crew96 poetic justice.
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Imagine boycotting this team. #Crew96
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And we've reached the "Players clapping back at (and/or threatening) fans on Twitter" phase of the #Crew96 implosion.
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"Starship has experienced a Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly"
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@austexclint @APrecourt Aww, that's adorable. Here's a pic of some #CrewSC supporters
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If you'd have told Caleb Porter that this #Crew96 franchise was capable of scoring 10 goals in two matches he'd have called you stupid and then benched you for a month.
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“We have, unfortunately throughout the years, had some of our smaller markets be our most popular teams,” Garber said. Merry Crewsmas Eve, @thesoccerdon ! #Crew96
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This is a really good view of how loud our house is in the moments before a match. Columbus #Crew96 fans bring it every week and I love everything about what we're building here.
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So much respect for @Nordecke . Just vibes in this place.
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Bragging rights for years. #Crew96 | #HellisReal
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2 years
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.
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As we approach tomorrow's MLS Cup Final, I just want to take a second to give a shout out to my fellow @Nordecke 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. #Crew96
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2 years
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. #Crew96
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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 ! #Crew96
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7 years
I have so many questions. How do #Crew96 have a $6M deficit on $26M income (with $5.5M payroll)? Where is the money being spent, @APrecourt ?
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For the past 16 months there's been a #SaveTheCrew flag hanging in front of my house. Today, it came down and was replaced by this beauty. #Crew96 #ohioisblackandgold
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Apropos of nothing, #Crew96 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.
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7 months
I'll give this to Nashville SC: tonight I learned exactly how quiet 28,613 people can be.
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Last night, someone asked me about the banner that #Crew96 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."
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7 years
"Sources have told Massive Report that a $75 million bid was made to purchase a half stake in the franchise. And was turned down." #Crew96
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Massive Report
7 years
We have some questions on #Crew96 / #CrewSC owners’ claims of "misrepresentation."
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6 years
Did anyone else notice that the clouds in Columbus just disappeared and the sun came out? #SavedTheCrew #CrewSC
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3 years
Imagine being up a man for 70 minutes and scoring three goals but not winning the match. #Crew96
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13 days
It was only a matter of time until AO confirmed that they're just a travel agency and not a true Supporters Group. Fitting that it happened in Austin.
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Pattrick Stanton
14 days
I refuse to accept a world where tifos sponsored by corporations is a new norm. #USMNT
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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. #Crew96
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Chris LaMacchia
6 months
Not bad for a cold Wednesday in Columbus. #Crew96
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Massive Report
6 months
17,145 is tonight's announced attendance #Crew96
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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. #Crew96
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6 years
Thumbs up indeed, Dr. Pete! #Crew96
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Chris LaMacchia
2 years
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. #Crew96
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Chris LaMacchia
7 years
@austexclint I don't think you get it. Look at the photo again.
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Chris LaMacchia
3 years
The 2022 @ColumbusCrew season begins four weeks from today. Are we ready, #crew96 nation?
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Chris LaMacchia
4 months
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.
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The Nordecke ⭐⭐⭐
4 months
A Statement on 2025 Season Tickets from The Nordecke Board. #Crew96 | #VamosColumbus
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2 years
It may make me a bad #Crew96 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.
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5 years
@fccincinnati Does that discount include authentic jerseys?
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Chris LaMacchia
10 months
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. #Crew96
@Nordecke
The Nordecke ⭐⭐⭐
10 months
Chris LaMacchia is the 2024 Communications Director #Crew96 | #VamosColumbus
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7 years
Adam Jahn is the happiest man alive. #Crew96
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You know what I need to improve my mood? A #Crew96 jersey leak. Show me some of that sweet, sweet banana kit action. Take some of my money.
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Chris LaMacchia
3 years
Could the #Crew96 media please stop shaming fans?
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Chris LaMacchia
3 years
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.
@MLS
Major League Soccer
3 years
The opener belongs to @AustinFC ! Moussa Djitté follows up his first shot and bangs it home off the rebound for his first MLS goal. 1-0.
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24 days
@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? #MLS
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Major League Soccer
24 days
What a season so far. ✨ @InterMiamiCF are your 2024 Supporters’ Shield winners!
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I think it's time we all acknowledge that the Charlie Brown is unstoppable. #Crew96
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7 months
I was sitting in the Upper Nordecke on Saturday night thinking to myself how lucky we are to be enjoying this era of #Crew96 soccer.
@Nordecke
The Nordecke ⭐⭐⭐
7 months
"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. #Crew96 | #VamosColumbus
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5 years
This though? This makes me very happy. #Crew96
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3 years
Please tell me I'm not the only one that really likes the all white #crew96 uniform.
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1 year
So who wants to tell @DICKS ? #Crew96
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Chris LaMacchia
1 year
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."
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Jacob Myers
1 year
Fantastic job by @AdamJardy , and tremendous professionalism from Michael Bradley
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Chris LaMacchia
7 years
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. #SaveTheCrew
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Chris LaMacchia
4 years
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.
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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. #Crew96 | #VamosColumbUS
@TheChampions
Concacaf Champions Cup
5 months
Get to know The Nordecke’s member Ashley Smith 🥁 🟡⚫️ This is Doce x @CamarenaTequila | @ColumbusCrew
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The idea permeating the #Crew96 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.
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Don has served this league well in some aspects, but it's time for new leadership and vision to take #MLS 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.
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Major League Soccer
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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.
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Chris LaMacchia
8 months
Had a thought provoking discussion with some members of the FO tonight about the flag/banner policy at LDC.
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Chris LaMacchia
11 months
Now that business is taken care of, I'm going to sleep for a week.
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Chris LaMacchia
3 years
Oh my god the boos for Don Garber are deafening. Love it. #crew96
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Chris LaMacchia
7 years
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. #Crew96 #SaveTheCrew
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Chris LaMacchia
2 years
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?
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Chris LaMacchia
2 years
There should be a rule that if #Crew96 is playing an MLS Original at home, Columbus should wear yellow.
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Ty Fisher
2 years
The threads for Saturday #Crew96
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Chris LaMacchia
11 months
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.
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3 years
This will always be one of my favorite moments in #Crew96 fan lore.
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Pablo Iglesias Maurer
10 years
#TFC 's banner contest was punk'd by some Crew Supporters, who submitted this one. Read first column of letters. #ha http://t.co/01Gc5NmEf0
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2 years
Caleb Porter should give this a try. #Crew96
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2 years
That hug that Matan just got from Nancy speaks volumes.
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Chris LaMacchia
7 months
11am on the morning after (arguably) the most historic win in #Crew96 history and there is no mention of it on . Screenshot:
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With the possibility of a Crew v Miami matchup looming for next week, I really hope that no one in the #Crew96 Front Office is thinking about having the game in Cleveland on Monday night.
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Chris LaMacchia
6 years
Tickets Acquired. #Crew96
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Chris LaMacchia
2 years
Welp. What's the excuse this week, coach? #Crew96
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Chris LaMacchia
2 months
It sure doesn't feel like a Tuesday night Cash Grab Cup at LDCF. This place is vibrating. #Crew96
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Chris LaMacchia
2 years
@brett_hiltbrand @fccincinnati That's a bit much for the official scoreboard.
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Chris LaMacchia
7 years
@BobLeyESPN Villain of the Week is by far @APrecourt !
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Chris LaMacchia
2 years
Absolute slap in the face to the Nordecke.
@RLSmithBiz1st
Robin Smith
2 years
Exclusive: Columbus Crew adding new premium seating options to Field
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3 years
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, #Crew96 fans
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3 years
Closing in on 6 weeks without a #Crew96 goal and the head coach doesn't think any of his available substitutes could create or score one. Shambles.
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Chris LaMacchia
3 years
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 #Crew96 championship merchandise. What a world.
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2 years
Visual proof of last night's occurrence:
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Chris LaMacchia
3 years
Y'all know how there are rumors of #Crew96 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.
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2 years
Crew fans got sunglasses and a coaching vacancy. Ambition.
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Chris LaMacchia
6 months
Me when people ask me about Saturdays #Crew96 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."
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Chris LaMacchia
3 months
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. #MLS | #Crew96
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Chris LaMacchia
5 years
Thanks for the great hotel room, @DrPeteEdwards1 ! #crew96 #HellisReal
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Chris LaMacchia
1 year
I am currently mad at the assumption I'll be mad.
@MLSGoneWild
MLS Gone Wild ⭐️
1 year
#Crew96 fans gonna be mad as hell later today
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Chris LaMacchia
7 years
@APrecourt How's things in Austin, Tony? Have you been to their supporters bar yet? How about met their SG leadership? Oh, wait... that's right.
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Chris LaMacchia
2 years
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!"
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Chris LaMacchia
2 years
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.
@ColumbusCrew
The Crew
2 years
Presenting the 2022 Columbus Crew Team Award winners 🥁 #Crew96 | #VamosColumbus
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3 years
Kind of a big deal that #Crew96 gets the front page of the sports section on the day that tOSU football plays their season opener.
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Jacob Myers
3 years
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 #Crew96 eyes a comeback to make the postseason
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9 months
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."
@Nordecke
The Nordecke ⭐⭐⭐
9 months
An Update on the Challenge to the 2024 Nordecke Board Election. #Crew96 | #VamosColumbus
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Chris LaMacchia
5 years
When Don Garber speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the historic new #Crew96 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.
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Chris LaMacchia
5 years
Dear #Crew96 fam, FYI - @HOMAGE is not the only t-shirt shop in town. The @SupporterSupply gang has #HellisReal merch in stock, Homage doesn't. Happy shopping!
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4 months
This is the strangest point of view for a soccer game.
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Chris LaMacchia
7 years
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 @MLS franchise for Austin. Right...?
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Chris LaMacchia
4 years
I bet in a million years the Haslams never imagined they'd be accepting an MLS trophy before an NFL trophy. Love it.
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Chris LaMacchia
1 year
Apropos of nothing, this is a Ty Phillips appreciation post.
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Chris LaMacchia
7 years
"It all began in 1992, this flirtation with Austin..." #Crew96 #CrewSC #SaveTheCrew
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Chris LaMacchia
2 years
@CHRlSBLAlN The thought of Messi getting bossed by Josh Williams is giving me life.
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Chris LaMacchia
4 months
Can y'all imagine what it's going to be like to have #Crew96 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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Chris LaMacchia
3 years
#Crew96 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.
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Chris LaMacchia
3 years
Good morning to Campeones Cup Champions Columbus Crew and the faithful #Crew96 supporters who were in the stadium to see them raise the cup.
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