ENGLISH FAN EXPERIENCES MLS ATMOSPHERE! - AwayDays

[@MattHope13]

Like mentioned, it’s a complete culture difference. You can be an away fan and enjoy the whole stadium etc etc without having to fear for your safety in any way. The atmosphere won’t ever reach the heights of many European teams but there is nothing wrong with that. We just do things differently here

[@alanfox691]

When I was 12 coming up for 13 I went to Super Bowl XXX (30) with my Dad back in 1996. We where supporting Pittsburgh Steelers they where playing Dallas Cowboys. Anyway Dallas Cowboys won & on the way out of The Stadium in Arazona we seen a Steelers fan had over a magnum bottle of Champagne to a Cowboys fan The Steelers fan had bought it to drink if Steelers had won. Now Pittsburgh Steelers & Dallas Cowboys have the largest fanbases in The U.S.A in terms of Sports. To put it in to context it's Like Rangers & Celtic getting to a Champions League Final in the same season fanbase wise. And Say Celtic win & a Rangers fan hands over a magnum of champagne inside the Stadium to a Celtic fan without cracking it over the Celtic fans Skull this would never happen. But in America it would so different culture 100% a different culture. Keep Safe..

[@kidbrown2010]

Yeah. Can't ever see people rioting over the Whitecaps like they did over the Canucks in 2011. That's a good thing. I rather a smaller atmosphere than burning our town for nonsense.

[@owensimmons4379]

I feel also it has to do partly with history. No MLS side has 100+ years of history like european clubs do. Give it 70 years the atmosphere might be better lol

[@jamesosa3482]

Here in the U.S 'soccer' is just another sport cause we have sooo many popularized to choose from, whereas anywhere else in the world football is the only sport that essentially exists.

[@jlost3113]

Totally agree

[@GiantHaystack]

Does look a bit sanitised, in that they have taken what appears to work elsewhere and adopted it, but that is understandable when the clubs don't have 100 years of history from where songs, traditions and behaviours develop. Gotta be honest, I expected it to be more plastic and less authentic a match day, but 6 hour on the sauce pre match is behaviour I can approve of! Great video.

[@alehlete830]

Mls is poo other American leagues better

[@awaydaysfootball]

Hahahaha. A lot of alcohol consumption just like at home!

[@arjungovindan1642]

Yoooo so glad you came back out to Orlando

[@zsutton6687]

The game is growing we have a lot of American fans who do not support an MLS team but do follow a European team exclusively. Now I will say MLS games and fans of the sport in the US are more inclusive and are a close community because it is still new to some. The animosity and anger is there in other leagues lol NHL and NFL you can catch a fight form time to time and fans going back and forth. There is more history and rivalry though in those leagues they MLS at this point. We do respect and genuinely love the game here. I'm 30 and my generation has grown up on the game and playing it. Yes we have other major sports but we still love soccer/football lol I know most of us during the EPL season will watch whatever team you follow in the EPL in the morning and NFL in the afternoon. We do love it and hope that love continues to grow in the US we aren't all bad here folks

[@EannaWithAFada]

Sure here in Ireland we get our football culture from what we see on TV so Americans are putting there own spin on it like we do here, then again American soccer might be different than here in Ireland because they get financial support unlike here in Ireland where our top flight team stadiums have the same quality of the lower levels of league 2 English clubs, but we're just as passionate if not more than anywhere else 😂 So ultras are a lot more common here because to even attend games is dedication

[@neilipsen1404]

As an avid Orlando City fan I'm really glad that you've found the parts of our culture we're most proud of. We may not play the European way, but then, we are American, and we're proud of what we've started here. Thanks for keeping an open mind!

[@hawkinsstern5356]

wtf is the 'european way'. every league has diversity in the way they build themsleves, and europe is a nebulous thing with western european football and other very different regions

[@Heatwave9000]

Cringe

[@USsoccertalks]

@@hawkinsstern5356we may not be as good.

[@Zhiperser]

@@hawkinsstern5356 It's the condescending vway where people bitch and moan about how American fans are cringey, lame, and/or embarrassing just because it's different.

[@supersasukemaniac]

you need to do a Timber vs Sounders game, holy hell it's intense. Those teams have been at it since, I think the 70s in the original NASL.

[@mkewl209]

Best atmosphere!

[@guyconger]

that game is another level

[@richardanderer9296]

Both fan bases do it right.

[@guyconger]

Northwest of USA has always been a Soccer/Football hotbed.

[@ScottyDoezntKnow]

Toronto vs Columbus can get good too.

[@gbroyce55]

What is crazy is its VERY different from stadium to stadium, I will never forget going to my first away game and being blown away by the differences and how cool it was that each states culture really bleeds into its team and game day. Hope you get to try Atlanta, Seattle, RSL, LAFC all of which are so different and so fun!

[@VikingerOnYT]

Fight & Win! C'mon Seattle! 😂 In all seriousness, great video. The toasting to the Queen part was a bit on the strange side for me though, same with the singing pre-match 🤪

[@robertstrom5398]

Singing in pre match happens in every sport in north America

[@brandon7233]

There are a lot of British ex-pats living and working in Orlando, I’ve taken a shot toasting the queen before, those are some funny dudes lol

[@nijaethompson7647]

That's Orlando, not Seattle

[@tylerturnpaugh7021]

That club just won the concacaf champions league lmao

[@sohigamer141]

Seattle fans Abandoned that chant long ago. Check out there atmosphere in the recent North American champions League final. And btw there coming to next clubs world cup, you can check out there fans there

[@morbvsclz]

Looking at this... If my career ever took me to living in the US - and working for a major US corporation in Germany, I wouldn't rule it out - I feel like the nearest MLS team and it's fan base would a perfect starting point to meet great people, connect and fill your weekends with a bit of fun and joy. I've got to say this video really gave me a positive impression of MLS fan culture.

[@themadmeme]

i love a few hours from orlando and i went to a game there a month ago and everyone there is so friendly and honestly a good place to meet people

[@lolollololol2758]

yh ive been living in Montreal, only for 6 months, but been to a few montreal games and its been good. they have a group of serious fans behind one of the goals who drum and chant all game the rest of the stadium is more chilled but its definitely a better atmosphere than i was expecting

[@eleazar5oh]

@@themadmeme sheesh in thinkin about going soon when they come back to play ny red bulls in semi finals

[@RHVlogs_]

The Orlando fans looked superb! Would love to experience MLS one day. If those fans were English it’d be celebrated but because they’re American they get patronised and it’s seen as embarrassing. Really unfair if you ask me!

[@sbakernyc5761]

Well said... I'm a Yank but I don't even support the MLS...too old and I was already all in with Liverpool. (And to a lesser extent Celtic as my grandparents are all Irish)...I also admit that some things Yank fans, especially those from the South and Midwest do can be cringey. But they're having fun and keeping it friendly. It's growing and will only get better. A lot of English fans seem to forget, or not realize that up until the 1950s most English stadiums were very reserved. Post war immigrants from Italy and Ireland are the ones who really kicked off the tradition of taking popular melodies and adding player/team chants to them... sucks that so many British people love taking the piss out of Americans for no other reason than us being American... trust me there's plenty of stuff we shud be slaggged off for...but this ain't one of em.

[@mariowilliams9206]

@@sbakernyc5761 have you seen arsenal fan's TV that 100 percent pure cring most football fan are not class people by any means

[@matttias3]

Genuinely love this video. As a uk based MLS fan I’ve been an advocate for the league for considerable time when I hear stereotypical British based vans mocking it. The league continues to get stronger and stronger. I first started watching the MLS when Toronto joined but only because two players from my English side Norwich where I have a season ticket joined them and I was intrigued. I’ve supported Seattle since their incarnation all because of a Football Manager save I did many years ago. I LOVE how game day isn’t just 90 minutes and leave early to beat the traffic like it is for so many in the uk, it’s an all day event in the states. Me and my friends love Norwich but we don’t go for the football (we ain’t that mad lol) we make a day of it. Just like in this video. Love that side of it. Love my American sports anyway but love this side of it. Sadly too many muppets ruin the football experience in the uk for us to ever be able to experience game like they do in the USA. One day maybe. Would love to see you visit more mls teams. Seattle especially, nothing tops it.

[@Parkerlee1000]

Shows what you know of football liking MLS and Norwich absolutely tragic mate😅

[@matttias3]

@@Parkerlee1000 says an arsenal fan which should be enough on its own. But one commenting on a video about MLS that he’s attempting to troll on. Double hard teenage behaviour going on right here. 😂😂😂

[@Parkerlee1000]

@@matttias3 congrats on that sh*t reply, Arsenal are top tier, Norwich and MLS is shocking football i wouldn't admit to watching that in the future pal.

[@increasearmadillo3032]

@@Parkerlee1000 Ryan when other people enjoy things:😢😢😡😭

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

When over in the US I always try and catch an MLS game. Always enjoy them fans always really friendly and welcoming

[@tt-ln4mc]

As an American I think we have an okay atmosphere, it can be a bit cringey sometimes but football is still in development here and hope it will keep growing. I really love the European atmosphere, I've been to the Emirates for Arsenal v. Chelsea and it was epic.

[@pilothaha]

Definitely agree, it can be a real treat at times but moments like the anthem is really embarrassing

[@AmaraDiane75]

Then you need to see french League or italian, turkish and greece, there you Will feel the passion and how Intense Is the atmosphere premier league Is too sanitised

[@GlimpseHC]

@@AmaraDiane75 you really don’t understand the passion in England football is everything here but pryos are banned so the atmospheres aren’t as good

[@GlimpseHC]

@@AmaraDiane75 go to a mid table premier league game,anfield or championship games and come back to this 👍

[@AmaraDiane75]

@@GlimpseHC I’ve Been many times I’ve been living in London 3 years … but I think you need to travel and go see the atmosphere in French, Italian, Turkish or Greek league and you will understand what passion is the atmosphere in the countries I mentioned is way better than any stadium in uk

[@joemccarten5632]

I went to an Orlando game the first year they were in the MLS.. Ended up at a tail gate before hand, then spent the whole game with the Ultras.. One of the best experiences I've ever had at a football game 🦁

[@imEmops]

mls ultras? hahaahhaaaa

[@N21-s7e]

@@imEmops ur part of the problem lmfao

[@indiekiddrugpatrol3117]

@@N21-s7e no calling yourself ultras because you play beer pong and rip of English chants is the problem 😂

[@N21-s7e]

@@indiekiddrugpatrol3117 nah, the original comment used the word ultras for lack of a better word. He meant 'supporters section' or something like that. I just don't like how anyone from outside the US finds anything to shit on within US soccer, thats the problem

[@indiekiddrugpatrol3117]

@@N21-s7e I think MLS is decent but you've got to understand how funny and cringey your fake Ultras stuff looks to Europeans like you try and be Ultras whilst also being completely family friendly and it's just so strange to us considering we're used to Ultras that actually end other fans lives if they get the chance. I'm not saying your over commercialised version of Football is worse but it's just completely alien to the traditional working class culture we associate the game with here.

[@LaWil787]

Hey man! I met you yesterday at the Ruckus tailgate when you were walking with Jeff. I'm the one who was telling you about my jersey collection. Great video and I'm glad you had a great time with us. Also thank you for the shout out to the Ruckus Kids,here in Orlando we are the only supporters section with a kids specific area in the whole league and we been doing it since 2015! Cheers mate and hopefully you will be back! #VamosOrlando

[@ocsc9055]

MLS atmosphere is so underrated 90% of people who talk shit have never been to one

[@baccamau80]

Premier League more shit

[@orteniporten5364]

they cant even fill the entire stand

[@matthewlamaster4879]

yet we still louder. ive been to prem games and live in orlando and its nothing like it. orlando is 10 times louder than the kop. plus this was a very empty game for orlando.@@orteniporten5364

[@tylercoombs1]

Yup, The players might not be on the level but the vibes are second to none

[@tylercoombs1]

@@orteniporten5364 Toronto FC sells 25K tickets a game and they plan on a couple thousand more seats, not bad considering most people in Canada couldn't name one professional football player if their life depended on it. lol

[@josephsanders3264]

As someone who lived in America for 6 years I used to go to a Houston Dynamo matches, it is very different how everyone is just there for a good time rather than to hurl abuse at the opposition and be rowdy. It’s different but I think it’s really positive and a great day out.

[@nachnamevorname_the_original]

Soccer in US is an event, in Europe it’s life. That’s the difference

[@hawkinsstern5356]

Dynamo used to have a much better atmosphere before then tbh, when the team was initially stolen and super talented i particular

[@vlz.matthew]

the dynamo stadium is located in a good area as well, right in the middle of downtown, but the team's performances havent't been as good in recent years

[@elninobritish]

The dynamo FC (lol) have been a disgrace for the past decade

[@BrianSmith-lj6ug]

It seems a much more friendly fun atmosphere than at our games in England.Lovely Stadium as well.Really enjoyed video,hope you really enjoyed game.

[@jamesosa3482]

Here in the U.S 'soccer' is just another sport cause we have sooo many popularized to choose from, whereas anywhere else in the world football is the only sport that essentially exists.

[@lucaorso5744]

Because England Is bad too, you have to come in Europe

[@whoareyou3781]

@@lucaorso5744 England fans aren't that bad

[@joeloates1685]

@@jamesosa3482 Not really. In England we have Rugby and Cricket among other less popular sports. These sports are played all across the world whereas stuff like baseball and American Football is very limited outside of the US. You do have the NBA though, I'll give you that.

[@dhsgddudgdeje8322]

@@jamesosa3482 In uk we have snooker darts boxing which is massive bare knuckle swimming but who tf watches that we have cricket rugby basketball is here as well u lot literally come over to use our football stadiums for some of ur matches as well u lot jus have a lot of college or high school team

[@Zbgaming23]

MLS is sooo fun I went to my first la galaxy game and I had a blast each fanbase is loyal and has a fun atmosphere

[@Chris_J_N]

Jeff seems a cool guy, all day drinking, amazing food, good vibes, what's there not to enjoy?

[@_jp_3809]

Soccer culture in America has a lot of Latino influence in terms of players and fans so it's no surprise why they sometimes chant in Spanish and have similar chants to the ones done in Latin America. Soccer is receiving massive growth in popularity especially among younger people, US soccer is on the rise!!

[@hawkinsstern5356]

orlando specifcally is brazilian influenced and thats unique in USA since it is one of the most brazilian regions of the US

[@ericlevy4155]

Yes. Latinos are the soccer scene. Good stuff

[@phantom_yt5176]

most mls in texas teams just use liga mx chants with lyrics slightly changed. They use chants from tigers, Veracruz, america, Tijuana, atlas, and Santos laguna.

[@phantom_yt5176]

also a lot of texas mls teams have players from liga mx teams on loan

[@jordanledoux197]

Florida also has a large latino community.

[@themidweekfixture5059]

I'm going to the CCL Final in Seattle this Wednesday and going to do a vlog, hope to see you there Ellis 👀 biggest game on the continent!

[@davidday2373]

I'll SUB just for that 👍 🔔

[@themidweekfixture5059]

@@davidday2373 my man, thank you!

[@ivanplascencia4646]

You got a new viewer😁

[@themidweekfixture5059]

@@ivanplascencia4646 wonderful, thanks Ivan I hope I can keep up with everyone's expectations!

[@luissantiago5316]

I went to the first nycfc game vs Santos de Costa Rica in los angles empty stadium but was happy to go to a CCL game can’t wait to see your video and support our local leagues and teams !

[@benklein3316]

Great way to portray MLS, also charlotte holds MLS record 74,000 fans, who were the away team at this game

[@davidday2373]

There were 90,000+ fans in the Rose Bowl in the 1990's, but MLS vs international teams.

[@FPLMattDay]

Great video , similar to the experience here in aus , lots of expats go to games or people with European / Latin /British / African / Asian heritage . It’s a world game , it’s far safer to watch as you fans watching from other sports which have a more friendly atmosphere than football

[@CCQ75]

Please define "Latin'

[@shanillaice9781]

This was really eye opening to see how the culture of fans are in America compared to England. Definitely a friendlier atmosphere but who’s to say that’s a bad thing. Great video Ellis

[@gregadkins2483]

MLS season ticket holder and I will say it is accepting. It is also loud and intense, but we just do sports differently. Kids, women, all races are accepted. We may not be as aggressive but that is because we appreciate the traveling fans. They drove or flew from different time zones to come see their team so we want them to have a good time. We talk shit but there arent fights or anything, because we dont want thay shit if we go away. Our soccer culture is different but it isnt inferior.

[@LustyyOG]

just a little disclaimer you did come to the most "docile" possible game against a brand new team that has no tension or most casual fans wouldn't go out to watch this game . matches against bigger teams or rivals are way more packed and tense

[@thebrettman]

As a fan of Orlando City I love that you were able to show the amazing atmosphere we have in and out of the stadium on GameDay

[@harrysmith1070]

Amazingly atmosphere 💀💀💀💀💀💀😂😂👍👍

[@ogr1882]

you should come to england and watch one of our games if you think that’s a great atmosphere🤣

[@chadchadderton]

@@ogr1882 england arguably the worst atmosphere in europe… they don’t even compare to serbia/germany/greece/turkey etc

[@GarethMyers1990]

What atmosphere lol? Sounded more like a gospel choir rather than a football match

[@masonclark9110]

@@chadchadderton they do just some clubs like Tottenham and Chelsea etc have 1 plastic fans and two in some stadiums they don’t let u stand up or have drums 💀

[@TheKirbyT]

I love MLS culture. It's a combination of Latin and European soccer supporting cultures alongside American football culture that is mashed into something all its own.

[@anthonylong9067]

That’s the thing about the US. Embracing diversity in every way possible. Canada does it too as they have 3 mls clubs

[@CCQ75]

Define "Latin" please

[@edsonhdz4393]

@@CCQ75 I think he means people from Latin America as he doesn’t want to say Mexicans as there is more than just Mexicans supporting MLS culture

[@CCQ75]

@@edsonhdz4393 Well then he's WRONG! A Latin person is ANYONE whose mother language evolved from LATIN! This includes all Spanish, Portuguese, French, Rumania, and above all .. Italian speakers! Latin America is called "Latin America" because 2 of theses Latin languages are spoken here! That's why we are Latinos! But so are people from Spain, Portugal, France and Italy

[@edsonhdz4393]

@@CCQ75 “For example, a person from Spain would be Hispanic but not Latino because Spain is a Spanish-speaking country but not a Latin American country. A person who is Latino may also be Hispanic, or not”. Google is free love

[@Davidschannel76]

I am a Stevenage and Orlando city fan. Glad to say you have been to both of my clubs. Yesterday I took a fellow Stevenage fan to his first OC game and first game outside of England. If you had to pick a game to come to, this was it! Enjoy your time here.

[@BrianSmith-lj6ug]

Up the Boro! Hopefully we will have a less stressful season next year! 😃⚽

[@Davidschannel76]

@@BrianSmith-lj6ug ha! For sure, I hope to catch a game at the Lamex next season . Getting together with friends from Stevenage in Orlando for another game in June

[@HITCFootball]

Banger mate loved it 👌 🙌 👏

[@awaydaysfootball]

Thanks mate!!

[@danielgoins5023]

Thank you for coming to Orlando! Wish you would’ve added when Guzmán Corujo had a spat with The Wall at halftime and for the rest of the game the whole stadium booed him when he got the ball. I truly believe Orlando have some of the best fans in America. Honored to be apart of it.

[@GiantHaystack]

Also. Absolutely love the overlays, graphics and production in this video. Really well edited.

[@alehlete830]

Mls poo other ameican leagues better

[@awaydaysfootball]

Alfie Indra appreciation society

[@matpk]

@@awaydaysfootball Merge CONMEBOL And Concacaf NOW🎉The only way to challenge evil UEFA

[@sembex]

Awesome video! The atmosfeer looks incredible. The only thing i hope for in the MLS is that the clubs keep growing and that more and better players decide to take a chance in the US. That would make the matches more enjoyable to watch.

[@BakonDonut54]

Go to an LAFC game, their support is wonderful. I also highly recommend the 401 Derby between Toronto and Montreal (in Toronto 😉)

[@lucashaw4447]

Nycfc fan, away days in la are my favorite

[@ayoodreamz5574]

Yes!! The Banc is lit! 🔥

[@vlz.matthew]

the seats are very close as well

[@aaronm8143]

People need to realize MLS is a legit league now, and has insane fans. The past 10 years have been great for them.

[@cherylparker1448]

American AwayDays fan here. Great video and so glad that you enjoyed the MLS experience! I'll be in Porto in a couple of weeks for my own vacation, so if you read this, let me know if you have any favorite places to look for jerseys! :)

[@MLSsoccerstar19]

Love the video! Thanks for the MLS support. I’m a Houston Dynamo fan myself member of the surge(Houston dynamo supporters group). It’s amazing to see a tourist can come and enjoy the game without having to worry and they can also enjoy there time.

[@landonkissell]

I’m an avid mls fan. It is different but this league is growing at a rapid pace. The stereotype is something that continues needing the be broken. Thank you for your video bro

[@Tipps72]

I went to the States football coaching in 99, football ‘soccer’ was just picking up & womens/girls football was more popular than the mens football! A lot of the lads that were playing football were probably playing because they didn’t make it or enjoy the American sports. I loved it out there.

[@baccamau80]

No ,men play more soccer than women in usa, more than half of American soccer fan are men ,only in Australia ,soccer is women sports, Australian men don't like football /soccer

[@gruntinghorse3282]

As a Charlotte fan the result was frustrating. I got to experience our first home match in person. 74,000 people and a fan base who was immediately behind the team. Our atmosphers are improving and I'm so glad you showcased that.

[@THEsoccerEnjoyer]

I’m happy that you came over for a match atmosphere may not be like Europe but we are trying. Just need more people to support local

[@Olivia-lj7qn]

It's so interesting to see what football culture is like in America, everything just seems to be on such a bigger scale.

[@harrysmith1070]

It's just less passionate and more commercialised.

[@kyranjamieson2401]

I definitely wouldn’t say it’s on a bigger scale but it’s getting better every year but in England every game at the top tier of football is a sell out where as in mls games a lot of the time the stadium is patchy.

[@baskindobbins5467]

@@kyranjamieson2401 the average attendance and viewership has been rising at a substantial rate for like 7 straight years so eventually I believe sellouts will become more common

[@lindsayshirley152]

I’m a STH for Orlando city. I sit on the other end from the supporters sec. Wish I knew you were coming cuz you’ve could’ve came over to my section for a bit. You did a great job on our gameday experience & what it feels like to be in the stadium here on game days ! Glad y’all saw a game while in town & we had a great game for ya ! The vibe was right last night for sure ! I go to every game 😀

[@SuperJNG18]

I'm an NYC FC fan and the two games I've been to really have been incredible. The fans chant in both English and Spanish, and the whole vibe reminds me why I love my city in the first place. It's diverse, it's full of energy, it's inclusive, it's welcoming, and it rallies no matter what (which helps, given we lost to Cincinnati in the first game I saw and drew with Charlotte at the second). It's one thing to watch fans abroad cheering for their teams, and it's another to actually be a part of it and feel that pride. Hope you get more chances to see games across the pond! Try to catch a game in our second division (USL) as well, they have amazing fans too!

[@Yoitsmartin]

You should go to a LAFC vs LA Galaxy match one day! For MLS, one of the best rivalries at the moment!

[@fermyteesang5857]

that would be awesome, i’ve been to some lafc vs galaxy games and the experience is amazing would totally recommend

[@xaaviaudreek4859]

ptfc vs seattle is clear

[@dannymilhouse]

Another great away day video. The Americans seem to do sports very well. They seem to make a good atmosphere even tho it wasn’t a full stadium. I can’t wait to do my first away day trip. Goal is Dortmund, Ajax but if I ever go to America I will definitely try to see a mls game if I can

[@TalkingKit]

We now NEED to attend an MLS game. What an experience that seemed to be. Big up Orlando City!!!

[@Knightroismyhomeboy]

Subscribed! Thanks for enjoying a match here in Orlando! While we may not have the history or dedication that many fanbases do across the globe, there are thousands of us who do want to help this club and city grow. This club is also purely Orlando. Although most of our state and country are unaccepting, we are a very inviting city who accepts all people. We also love to throw a good party. Look forward to your future videos!

[@RecluseSports]

I’m American and started following the MLS this season but was hesitant cuz it’s always getting shitted on for the product on the field. Went to my first game this season which was the Red Bulls(yes I know they “don’t have real fans” but I’m in NJ). I quickly fell in love with it and I was shocked by the amount of soccer we have and it’s only growing. Definitely have been trying to get more ppl to follow as well but like he said the ratio of fans in small in comparison to out population but by pure numbers we still have a vast amount of fans.

[@orangecobraEU]

you should comes a day into a big european match, forgot england because they are overated

[@19jared93]

i think you find going to any game as a neutral and just a fan of football in general it tends to me a more enjoyable experience then going watching the team you support as you feel the stress so much more

[@sbakernyc5761]

One thing that will forever inhibit the growth of American game is the size of the country. Brazil has a similar problem, but America is even bigger, and doesn't have the Amazon taking up half the country, with no teams in that area to worry about traveling to (before anyone says Manaus they don't have a top league side). The best part about English game is the local rivalries. Makes the game so much better. The closest games, outside of derbies in America, are usually 2-3 hours away minimum. Makes it harder for away fans to travel/create the need for an away section. Also makes it harder for us to ever have promotion/relegation (Franchise system also inhibits this)... local teams end up playing each other more than teams on the opposite coast.

[@AKUNJIG]

It's always great to see English Supporters do vlogs at MLS Matches. Thank you. Now as she said that it's a mostly friendly atmosphere, but it's a Different story when Atlanta comes to town. I'm an Atlanta Fan so we've had some bad blood with Orlando for years to the point that we're not allowed to go around the Stadium. I've also invited an Arsenal Supporter to an Atlanta Match and he loves it very much. So I'd say come to Atlanta next time.

[@lukasphotiou2445]

VAMOS ORLANDO CITY SC! I was at the game and even at the same tailgate, a little surprised I didn't see you there. Thank you for coming to the match and supporting our great club.

[@BrownsBacker]

As an Orlando fan, I'm happy you had fun.. we Americans like to have a good time at our sporting events.....as time goes on, hopefully, the quality of our football will get to international level. Thanks for showing your viewers our Orlando City Lions!

[@davidjohn9448]

I went to an Orlando City vs Chicago Fire game in the summer as a NYCFC fan while I was in Orlando and it was a great experience, the fans had so much passion and even at a 0-0 game it was exciting.

[@randomrevive3232]

OC is my favorite team I’ve been there a couple of times glad to see you enjoyed and good to see you promoting MLS to a new audience

[@lukeneilan9675]

Thank you for showing love for my countries league. Never thought I would see a video like this cause of all the stereotypes and negativity. But I hope your video changes that, thank you

[@k3six]

wdym stereotypes? what are the "typical" stereotypes against the US ( MLS )???

[@lukeneilan9675]

@@k3six that americans have bad chants. They hate the sport. Those that play the sport are not as good. etc

[@aberjack92]

Genius way of writing off a holiday as a business expense.

[@awaydaysfootball]

Hahahahahahahaaha

[@waynebarry251]

This looks awesome,the 6 hours before appeals,and the drinking.Starting to like the MLS

[@tcbobb1613]

Look at American college football, Most of there teams have fans show up to their home games like 8 hours before the game starts it's crazy.

[@waynebarry251]

@@tcbobb1613 That sounds great to me mate 👍

[@davidkirk8937]

Thanks for coming to Orlando! I think we have one of best soccer cultures in the league and I’m glad you got to experience it!

[@TelfordO]

Currently in Florida on holiday, thought I saw you in one of the parks last week ?, have been to San Jose MLS v New York many years ago, i was made welcome by many inc San Francisco Celtic supporters and I am a Rangers man who lives in Shropshire England. A lot of US fans are very passionate about thier teams and love the game.

[@mattmurphy24]

Shropshire! I went to the regimental museum in Shrewsbury, very interesting, when I had a weekend off on a business trip to stoke on trent, back in 1996. They had a flag from a Connecticut regiment. They took it off them on their way to burning the white house! There is a reference in the video to that white house burning. The star spangled banner was written during battle of baltimore, not washington. Also, watched part of the FA cup final in a pub in Chester, liverpool vs Man U. some of the liverpool fans looked like characters from Mad Max. Seeing your comment brought it all back. Fun trip for me. I'm from San Jose so glad you enjoyed the game.

[@TelfordO]

@@mattmurphy24 I have been to San Jose many times, staying up in Milpitas also on business trips, it was at the old spartan stadium I saw the earthquakes play, would love a visit to the NES stadium.

[@mattmurphy24]

@@TelfordO I live 5 minutes from Milpitas. I really like the old spartan stadium. I could literally stop yard work and be watching Donovan and quakes in 15 minutes. Really liked the small field were your voice could be heard. New stadium is nice. Lots of opportunity for self upgrade. Took a Scottish friend from work to a game and introduced him to the self upgrade. If your in the area again and interested ping me we can catch a game.

[@grh6666]

Minnesota United fan here. The atmosphere at our games is pretty similar. Props to Orlando looks like a great game day experience

[@swid2153]

They let you thru customs? Glad you and Jodi made it across and you're celebrating the differences!! Wish you could come across the country to Seattle! The Sounders will play Pumas (1st leg 2-2) for the CL title. Already sold 50k and by Wednesday Kickoff 70K! Enjoy your stay and experiences!

[@mugchic03]

Oh yes I moved to Orlando 5 years ago and have gone to so many games and have enjoyed every game. Environment is so great and get to go out and just enjoy a good game and have great time!!1 Glad you liked it too

[@GameFolder01]

i live in orlando and will say they seem to love the team but i don’t know much about it myself can’t wait to learn more

[@fifastr015]

Great video! As an American I always try and take all my friends to watch the Columbus Crew (my MLS team) and everytime I take someone new to the game they love it. You should come to Columbus! 🙌🏼

[@whdc425]

As an American fan this is awesome. Love that we are slowly getting away from faux euro cringe into doing our own thing.

[@Vinsterx11]

Love that you finally made it out to the states! Glad you enjoyed your time and hope to see more AwayDays here 👀👀

[@LocoJunius]

"How fast can you chug drinks?" "Pretty quick." Proceeds to spill half of it down his shirt.

[@deanosanders203]

Great video, I enjoy watching the MLS games on tv in England, we get good coverage with Sky sports and premier lge sports, football, soccer as come a very long way the last 20 years or so in the states, the stadiums look great, the atmosphere looks and sound great! Yeah brilliant video, keep up the good work.

[@djmanogiltv]

Another great video Ellis! Here are my two cents, for what they're worth, I was born and raised in Brazil and when I first moved to California about 15 years ago going to LA Galaxy games were dreadful because I truly missed the flags, the loudness, the roughness of the experiences I was used to in my home country. However, nowadays, I've seen an incredible investment and growth on the fan experience here in America. There's some rowdiness, chants, flags, drumming, etc... and it is still welcoming to all. I still miss going to matches in Brazil but I always have fun when I go to one here in America as well. Cheers mate.

[@steveningram7329]

A large number of OCSC supporters are Latin, Iron Lion Firm was founded by Latinos, a lot of our chants are in Spanish.

[@hawkinsstern5356]

Galaxy fans are not the most intense and the hardcore support there has always been limited I feel like. Some places like Orlando the organized support is more popular

[@ernestojohn3225]

Great video. I’m glad you took the time to experience an MLS game in person. Go Galaxy! from California

[@ScotlandTheBrave_1]

Looked pretty sanitised tbh, and some of the chants and the animation of the fans was a bit cringe, but it did seem like a pretty cool experience with the fun starting 6 hours before the match. Not to mention the Queen and the countless union flags, I loved that… it’s definitely an up and coming league tbf.

[@steveningram7329]

A lot of Brits live in Orlando. Like Colin(the guy who gave the salute to the queen) said, Phil and Kay Rawlins were British, and they founded our club.

[@jamesosa3482]

Here in the U.S 'soccer' is just another sport cause we have sooo many popularized to choose from, whereas anywhere else in the world football is the only sport that essentially exists.

[@jessefarnlof8367]

To be fair, aren't all chants a little silly? It's all about just having a good time. Nothing wrong with more family-friendly gameday atmosphere.

[@TheCDR8Gaming]

@@jamesosa3482 What is this? That couldn't be further from the truth.

[@NathanLiamDawn]

The Ruckus are so incredibly welcoming and happy to have fans from the UK take part in their tailgate. They really made my experience at OCSC one of my favourite days of football ever. Big big respect for them.

[@isaiahrashid7136]

You should go to an Atlanta United game when you get the chance. Great atmosphere and a great stadium. We also have a young star in Thiago Almada who is beginning to gain momentum.

[@davidwilliamgay4821]

Now Ellis that was one of your best and most interesting videos. Really like how the Americans celebrate their day out at a game of football. Back in the 80s i lived in Gibralter for a couple of years, and used to drive up to Malaga to watch top spanish football. The game was celebrated similar to there. We arrived 4 or 5 hours before KO, and just enjoyed the atmosphere in the sun before the evening game. It was too hot to play in the afternoon then. The food and drink was wonderful, with Tapas on stalls everywhere. The game really was an anticlimax in some ways, because one had spent so much time on the event. One could see that in Orlando the game was a day event, and the people went home happy and probably very tired. Trouble is that wouldnt happen in europe because of the fan animosity towards one another. Also, over here no one looses happily. Really enjoyed this eye opener into MLS soccer..Dave in Berlin

[@farehamoxonian]

Loved the video, been watching quite a bit on MLS fan culture and having adopted Seattle Sounders I'd love to be attending the CCL Final at Lumen Field on Wednesday but as that's not going to happen I'd settle for a Cascadia Derby against Portland Timbers.

[@fishbulb467]

Thanks for making the video, you did a great job with a short turnaround. As a fan of OCSC I feel like you encapsulated the atmosphere very well. You made me subscribe. Cheers

[@matwoco]

I am American here and a huge Orlando City supporter but a great MLS atmosphere would be Portland or Seattle especially their derby games. If you ever get a chance go to one of those, but glad you enjoyed it! VAMOS ORLANDO

[@slash72897]

Happy that you and Jodie are enjoying the US! Safe travels!

[@floridaman478]

Only in america would you run into a guy that is chugging beers during halftime.

[@xandaughhhh]

love ya content bro, you inspired me to start my own football kit collection. Love from Down Under in Aus!!

[@alehlete830]

Mls poo other American leagues better

[@alehlete830]

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[@alehlete830]

@Channel Name obama

[@jammyc3336]

I've been to a few Orlando city games and I had so much fun! Especially watching it in the supporters section. The experience is amazing!

[@johnnygorner3220]

That was a great insight to the American game, love how you can walk around the stadium. Nice stadium! Great upload 👍

[@elenalu5877]

You should come down here to Mexico it gets crazy and the passion for football is there ! Especially the finals that are coming up soon ! Greetings !

[@MattHope13]

You should also try a Portland Timbers game at some point. Their atmosphere is quality

[@morgannorris3168]

8:49 brings up another interesting part of American sports. We aren’t fans if one team, but (generally) of places. Them yelling ‘Knights’ comes from something UCF, a college team from Orlando does. So, yeah they’re at an Orlando SC match, but no matter what event you’re at you’re never not a fan of your teams in different sports

[@jared_quackenbush]

Great video! Thanks for joining us in Orlando, Mate!

[@evo0646]

I think you should come and watch the Melbourne derby, it never disappoints!!

[@louis84100]

The owner of the bar is a top guy, he's always interacting with customers. Living in Orlando Florida for 11 years, i've been to many American sporting events, the atmosphere always feels rehearsed and especially in Orlando it's more of a day out than the final score. But everyone has fun and enjoys themselves which is what life is all about

[@sunnyxdays1036]

I have a lot of respect to American soccer fans they really have embraced the world game .

[@ydenisy]

I am impressed, great job Orlando...you need more Ultras culture to perefect it

[@dibaskg]

It’s obviously… different (to what we’re used to in Europe), but in a - mostly - good way, I reckon. I mean, you see visiting fans walking freely outside the stadium before kickoff; try doing that in my country (Greece). You’d be lynched, and I so-so-SO wish I was exaggerating. Sadly, I’m not. You see “first world” facilities, no fences, no this, no that, nothing obstructing the view from the stands. In countless other countries, a fan feels like an… animal in an ugly zoo, not even a modern one. I bet the toilets were similarly “first world”. I can think of a dozen European countries where toilets at stadiums are downright disgusting. I could go on and on. Do Orlando fans love their team as much as… Legia Warsaw’s do? I bet not, for a dozen reasons (Orlando is a new team, none of their fans grew up being an Orlando fan since childhood). Overall, the level of passion is different, no doubt, but is that necessarily a bad thing? If Orlando lose two games in a row, the players are not afraid to leave their house. Ask Legia’s players the last five years (for example) how many times they were targeted by their club’s… extra passionate(…) ultras after a series of bad results and poor performances, to the point of being chased(!) outside the stadium or the training ground. All in all, you earn something, you lose something. I hope one day I’ll be able to afford a trip to the US to watch football in several cities.

[@steveningram7329]

The away section in our stadium is on the opposite side of the OCSC supporters section. After the match though, well, there are some dark streets in Orlando.

[@Super-hz5ih]

@@steveningram7329 Don't think the away fans in the U.S. need to be escorted by riot police and mounted police mate

[@brando7266]

Ti kanis? What team do u follow in Greece?

[@TooFastForSeth]

As a New England Season Ticket holder and having gone to quite a few Away Days here in America my first Portland Timbers match as a neutral in Providence Park a few weeks ago the experience was unreal. Probably the best you will get here in USA, deff should consider that in the future Ellis. Orlando however does a great job as well. Great video!

[@jldch26]

NYCFC season ticket holder and went to Portland for the final (also went to New England on that cold as night we had to play you guys out there). Portland got some good support though will definitely say that.

[@benmilesg]

You can go into other sections Only sometimes. Bigger games have full staff and they’ll check tickets. Otherwise free pass. Fun game last night, we enjoyed it

[@albielukas]

Shiver me timbers it’s the Orlando ultras 🥶🥶

[@dianecorso8271]

I went to the U.S. open cup finals match and I think it was the best soccer match I have ever seen because the fans weren’t holding back at ALL and it was our first trophy for our club.

[@Kirtley25]

To me it feels like you wanted to say something in your outro but didn't say it because of the risk of pissing off the UK fanbase.. But the UK Football scene really isn't very inclusive when you think about it.. Quite refreshing to see how the USA is definitely a lot more inclusive!

[@TrailsTzar]

Thank you for visiting - and enjoying the growing MLS presence in our country.

[@jamieandtherandomstuff]

I've been to Bundesliga games and the chanting there is as orchestrated as it seemed to be where you were. And as far as I'm concerned the Tailgate looks no different to a pub crawl in the UK.

[@awaydaysfootball]

Exactly this, chanting and choreography is no different to what I’ve seen in Europe!

[@alanfox691]

Call & response is what they call that kind of chant. It's like that in most of mainland Europe.

[@Super-hz5ih]

@@awaydaysfootball except Europe is louder and it's not a family section

[@maxkaiser4995]

I think it's a big difference to f.e. Germany. In Germany it's so much louder, the Ultras put in so much energy for flags and other stuff. And they sing 90 min without a break.

[@lolollololol2758]

i think its great and have been to a few mls games in Montreal, atmosphere was good but still some strange aspects. I think the biggest thing you notice is obviously there are no away fans. Its such a large country that i imagine away support will never really take off in the same way as in europe and thats a shame but otherwise its great