German fan experiences amazing atmosphere at Atlanta United vs. New England Revolution

[@hoodkagejames]

From an American mls fan, I thank you for taking an interest and coming to a game

[@kentgrady9226]

Thank you for being an ambassador for MLS and football in the US. I have been a devoted fan of the world game for over 40 years. I never thought I would see the sport I love gain the traction in my country which it has done. Incidentally, it is good to see Giorgos Giakoumakis doing well and looking happy in Atlanta. I'm a devoted Celtic fan, and was disappointed when we sold him (I still think that was a mistake). But, if he had to go, I'm glad he came to the US. Out of curiosity, who's your club back home? Just nosy. Gruß aus Nebraska, USA!

[@kentgrady9226]

@@SaschaFox Yes. He shared duties as our #9 with Kyogo Furahashi. I don't think he was terribly unhappy with the club or the supporter base, but I do think he wanted a situation in which he was the clear cut first option up top. And I'm almost positive he's earning more money in Atlanta than he did in Scotland. He had been the golden boot winner in Holland (on a team which got related) before coming to Celtic. During the 21/22 season, he was the league's second leading goal scorer, despite being a half-time player. Bottom line, he's a very, very good striker.

[@benjsmithproductions]

A neat quirk of MLS is that the league and the teams are SO young, it's hard for really passionate Euro style hate to have emerged yet. If you want that, you need College Football. 100 year old rivalries steeped in history. When Alabama comes into Auburn or Ohio State visits Michigan, there's hate in the air itself.

[@1337slic3]

Lots of bitter rivalries in CFB. Egg Bowl is another great one. Thanksgiving dinner can turn into a fight because one of your cousins married a Mississippi State fan

[@nickbraleystudios132]

I just can’t stand college football. Or really American football in general

[@DanLe-vr9cj]

​@@nickbraleystudios132 ok dont worry about it then watch man shitty you glory hunter or watch brokelona or even better chant "it's coming home" Dont worry about eggball

[@winsows11]

⁠@@DanLe-vr9cjsince when tf did he support city or barca? he literally said that he cant stand college and american football you brickhead

[@Mexellent13]

WE ARE THE A!!! FROM WAY DOWN SOUTH!!! AND WE ARE HERE ROUDY AND PROUD!!! WE ARE THE BEST FANBASE PERIOD.

[@J34NP4U7]

Fr

[@valkrblx4054]

shalalala shalalala shalalala shalalala

[@J34NP4U7]

WE ARE THE A

[@carloslozano3503]

Its roudy and proud

[@Mexellent13]

@@carloslozano3503 omg I can’t believe I typo that. Autocorrect did it and I never checked for mistakes. I’m a disgrace. For the fanbase. Thank you for letting me know.

[@churn_diesel]

I love taking my kids to Atlanta United games. The food, while not very good, is reasonably priced. Sodas are $2 with unlimited refills. Beer is reasonably priced. The only downside is transportation…I’ve had my wife drop us off at the airport and we’ve taken the metro in, otherwise, like you showed it’s $40-50 for parking. Always a great atmosphere. Loved your video showcasing our team.

[@TheJilldrobbins]

I’m very glad you had a mostly good experience. Atlanta is a city built on southern hospitality. Just wait until 2026 - it’s going to be amazing having the world here in the A. Too bad you came to a midweek game … you have to come to a tailgate - a uniquely American tradition that the Atlanta United supporters groups have taken to the next level. (We can thank our American football fans for inspiring tailgating as an art form). Food, music, beverages, games, and so on. It would definitely elevate your match day experience. As a side note, I never park downtown. I take transit. $5 round trip and free parking at my local station. Not necessarily an option for everyone tho.

[@JoseNelisParham]

I love that the MLS is getting a following and it's great that they are trying to make atmosphere in the stadium. As a European it looks and feels so different to what we have though. Over here in the stands where the atmosphere is made things are more raw and intimidating. MLS does look far more contrived and tame than it does over here. I'm not trying to be negative just that things are different, fascinating to see though carry on!

[@SaschaFox]

I totally get what you mean. But if we mention that, we also have to mention that, in Europe, we’re always being treated like fuckin criminals.. I mentioned that in the very end of my new ATL video.. In the US there’s no riot police and helicopters just because people are watching a football match. It feels good to just walk into the stadium and actually be welcomed by security staff for a change.

[@JoseNelisParham]

@@SaschaFoxYeah I undestand, now as a man with two youg boys I would rather bring them to a game without riot police and the potential of hooligans. Althoug when I was a young man I did enjoy the thrill, exitement and danger visiting a match could bring.

[@void_skyy]

From an Austin FC fan (an MLS club) i love this video! You gotta go to a game if you're ever in town. Maybe i'll take you to one! We have the undoubted best support in the league. We have sold out every home game we've played!

[@void_skyy]

@@SaschaFox Did you enjoy your short visit to austin? Would love to see you out here again!

[@AKUNJIG]

As an Atlanta Season Ticket Holder I'm glad that you made the trip to see a match. Midweeks are pretty slow to get up on since most of us are just coming out of work. If you can then come to a Weekend Match. • I agree with the Expensive Kit Prices. •Parking is Expensive, but there's a lot free street parking around the Reverb Hotel next door. • The Georgia Sun in the Summer is not forgiving. I like A/C.

[@candlersdad]

$530. That can also include some away tickets plus acces to cup and exhibition games before the tickets officially go on sale. It's also worth joining a supporters group. Lots of extra perks and great people. Plus the supporters tailgate is easily worth the cost of membership.

[@gacaptain]

I see people from Europe complain about ACOND all the time online. Having spent most my life dealing with the hot humid summers of Georgia I can’t imagine life without it down here. Lol

[@drewbranch7700]

Well done Sacha for visiting my beloved city and fútbol club. Now I need to get my S to Germany and go check out my beloved club Borussia Dortmund . •New Subscriber 👊🏽

[@drewbranch7700]

⁠@@SaschaFoxI have a soft spot for VFB Stuttgart because of Jürgen Klinsmann having played there and thank you for Waturu Endo by the way,I am also an ardent Liverpool supporter. Love the content!

[@TheHighLife4ev]

I love when ppl give the MLS a chance and love it

[@prisonmike6210]

If I'm going to be real it's pretty insane how filled it is when comparing that this is a massive American football stadium size to a normal football size stadium

[@zeppelin01024]

You picked a perfect MLS game to go to for this vlog. Watching that game live was insane.

[@rt_jesse345]

thanks for enjoying our league ! cheers from California

[@gtn1658]

This is awesome!! Atlanta United matches are lit!

[@charissimms7518]

Glad you got to share in the ATLUTD love. It really is a great time and I think you captured the experience we have every game pretty well! Hope to see you back soon!

[@SuperJNG18]

Thank you for coming to an MLS game! I'm a New York City FC supporter since they're my city's club (Red Bulls are New Jersey, never forget that) and I can tell you we also think that amount of money for a home jersey is fucking ridiculous lol

[@SuperJNG18]

@@SaschaFox LOL part of what made choosing a team easier was that I don't drink Red Bull so I didn't want to root for a team named after them!

[@gacaptain]

One of the reasons you don't see alot of fan tension in most American sporting events is because of the great distances between competing teams. For instance New England is 1077 miles from Atlanta. That's almost as far as from Munich Germany to London England. You aren't going to have alot of New England fans travel that far for a just a regular season game. So stadiums tend to be packed out mostly with just the teams fans and not many rival fans most matches.

[@gacaptain]

@@SaschaFox Sure but imagine traveling those types of distances over and over again for every regular season away match. I don’t think most die hard European fans are going to be able to do that even if they wanted. Lol Last week we played Montreal ;1969 miles (London to Athens). This week we’re up in New England. 1100 miles. I think a lot of European coaches and players take awhile to get used to just how much traveling they have to prepare for here. Loved your video.

[@Mongo42089]

I guess it depends on where you are and what match, too. El Traffico or Portland v Seattle would definitely be a heated environment. Hell is Real Derby, too. Definitely still not the same vibe as European derbies by any means though.

[@Fatblue246]

@@SaschaFox important to keep in mind it is very relative to region. Here in the north eastern USA, specifically the BOS-WASH corridor, we have multiple HUGE sports markets all within a very close geographic area, much like a lot of Europe. So going to away games is not only possible but way more common and something that one sees pretty often. We also have a far more robust public transportation ecosystem than most regions of the US, and our stadiums are located within proximity to these systems, so one has many options as to how they will get to the games unlike in other regions where driving/flying is really one's only option. Some markets like my own(NYC metro area)have multiple teams as well making this possible too. I grew up as a big Islanders fan(NHL Hockey team)and as such we went to away games for 5 other teams, and the furthest travel time was MAYBE 4 hours, then I went away to university in northern Michigan where the closest pro team of any sport was 3 hours away one way by car and their closest opponent was an additional 5 hours added onto that lmao. So it is completely different region to region. Pro sports also aren't even the main attraction in all of America, the south east and parts of the midwest/mountain region are far more collegiate sports oriented than professional sports oriented, so the support is less rabid in those regions for pro clubs, and again all of that is in part due to their geography/history causing things to develop differently.

[@ranastar169]

Great video, was in my reccomandion so gave it a chance... Your edits and transitions are great. Keep It Up!!! VAMOS ATLATNA

[@moneymaker7773]

Great energy thanks for sharing this video

[@kylewelsh_krossdesu7700]

I'm an Atlanta United supporter with German roots and experience attending matches in Germany, so it's really interesting for me to hear your take on the matchday experience here in the US. I'm always raving about matches in Germany. Some people in the comments here have talked about how college football (American) has a similar level of passion to what one may experience with European football. It's similar in ways, but European football ruined college football for me haha. It's not that college football isn't great - it's just that nothing in America (that I've seen) can hold a candle to what I experienced in Germany. As far as European football goes, I know that some clubs and leagues have a big issue with "hooliganism" from ultras. While some of those people obviously take things too far, I wish that we here Stateside would up the intensity and ferocity of our support sometimes. Back when I had season tickets to my local USL club, I was chastised a bit for encouraging chants that weren't "family friendly." To me, those are often some of the greatest chants to participate in. They hype you up, unsettle opponents, and so on. On the flip side of that topic, I do think that what you highlighted about unity and supporting the team is something American supporters to really well. You see so many big players come here after playing for huge clubs in Germany, England, Spain, and Italy that talk about how much kinder they're treated here. It's not that fans in Europe never show them kindness. Fans in America just don't bully them for losses and poor performances. They also don't linger on losses, having this "on to the next one" sort of mentality that I think can be a bit healthier sometimes. The matchday prices are ridiculous. I grew up in Atlanta, which is why I support this club, but I live pretty far away now (out of State) and I've never actually been to a home match myself - largely because of the cost associated with attendance (hotel, gas, etc.). I've been lucky enough to catch some great away matches, but even those tore a pretty large hole in my wallet despite not even buying merchandise or food. Parking, tickets, and beer already come out to outrageous amounts. That's an area where Germany really excels in my experience. Even in England, some of the clubs (like Arsenal, if I recall correctly) have outrageous ticket prices. I don't recall any of the matches I attended in Germany being too bad at all. And the beer was much better haha! Just my thoughts. Anyway, great video and I'm glad you enjoyed the match. With all of the interest in MLS being generated lately, I'm hoping we'll be able to share ideas and experiences that benefit the game worldwide.

[@leightonwaine8888]

I agree, I shared a similar comment, even lower league football in Europe where there are only 3000-4000 fans in attendance are more intimidating that this. They need to adopt a 'family area' and get the kids away from the 'home end' so that the less than family friendly atmosphere can be adopted, which will then affect the concentration of the opposition. No swearing policy is just laughable if you want a proper atmosphere.

[@letsexperienceearth3034]

I never miss a 5 Stripes match VAMOS ATLANTA UNITED FOREVER!

[@adolfoaguirre6503]

Parking can be pretty expensive however using MARTA will only cost $5 and the train drops you off right in front of the stadium. Hopefully you can use for the next game

[@Ultimatefighthq]

great video

[@phmh8561]

The best video i ever seen

[@atlutd_kyle]

There’s a train that stops right next to the stadium and it’s only $5 round trip! Plus most of the stations have free parking!

[@marshallcraft25]

Mls on the rise fs

[@J34NP4U7]

ATLANTA FOR THE CUP THIS YEAR

[@DefensisIndus]

One thing I noticed as an American, is that we absolutely dislike when we see players 'fake' an injury and roll on the ground for something small...😂

[@shaving_ryans_privates_4408]

@@SaschaFox In Europe fans will boo and whistle at anything to put pressure on and intimidate the opponents and the referee

[@Fredito8486]

Awesome video! Just out of curiosity, what were you expecting before you attended the game? I'm curious as to what the German perception is on MLS

[@slovackonafurt]

Cool vlog bro!! 👍👍 Messi will enjoy it in US.

[@concernedcitizen6572]

@The Real Bloody Fox Do you have a video sharing why you moved from Germany to Atlanta? I am trying to do the opposite lol

[@concernedcitizen6572]

@@SaschaFox Woah! I gotta be honest you are the first German I have encountered with such a negative experience of their home country although admittedly I have met very few. Do you mind sharing what city you were from and why you consider it a shithole? I think this also may be a good video idea for you! Maybe it is just the people I surround myself with but I feel like here in the USA we are constantly being told how so much of Europe is like paradise and while I think we know this is hyperbole it is still so wild to me to encounter someone from there with such a negative view. I would love to hear more but if you don't feel like sharing any more details I totally understand or if you feel like this topic would be a good video idea you should make it because like I said above I have never encountered a perspective like this before. Thanks for the fast response and great video! :)

[@concernedcitizen6572]

@@SaschaFox Sounds good. Yes I might reach out to you sometime. Great video and keep up the good work! :)

[@dazo8671]

Something special ⚽

[@sheffsteel7]

Interesting watch, impressive/ beautiful stadium and great spectacle/ crowd participation. However the support seems a bit contrived,, it's as though everyone goes to have fun and the result just isn't that important and just a bonus. I'm from the UK and here it's all about the result, it's serious stuff, not exactly fun as the fans are too emotionally attached to their clubs. When a team win we are all on a high when they lose we leave the stadium depressed. Maybe we could learn something. Also my team Sheffield United are playing a friendly against Stuttgart on 5th August and I'll be going.

[@that2kguy924]

If you ever get the chance you should go to Charlotte Football Club, the vibes there are absolutely amazing!

[@Becca2020]

Sports merch is very expensive in North America. It blows my mind when channels comment about the price of a scarf being £10-15 or a hat being £11. In Canada, a scarf is anywhere from $27 - $45, a hat is $36, and a Canadian Premier League football shirt is $119!!!!

[@alex-td6il]

man sucks they didn’t win or else you would have gotten to experience their little victory chant at the end whenever they win a game.

[@alexwilliamwin]

On pricing, here in Nashville, we can park in the streets for free and get a ticket for as little as $22, so it varies a little bit

[@HarveyWallbangers2]

30,000

[@Sparkiebc]

Hey man! If you ever come back I would highly recommend parking at the metro hahahaha. Barely anyone pays for parking unless they’re rich rich. The metro stations have parking decks with free parking up to 24 hours, Mercedes Benz stadium is walking distance from the main transfer center, and right on top of two metro stations! The jerseys are ridiculous though, glad the concessions are more reasonable because the match day experience can get expensive. They’ve constructed it in a way that if you’re on a budget you can get by, but they still want your money 😂 Could see myself in the SS! Funny seeing myself from someone else’s perspective, hope you had fun man! It’s a great experience compared to what we had just a decade ago (virtually nothing)

[@Sparkiebc]

Oh! And if you need something to do beforehand, come tailgate with the supporters! We usually tailgate for a few hours, drink some beers and eat some good food, then practice some chants and match to the stadium!

[@evansaleeby5186]

The authentic kits for most European clubs are going to be that expensive as well. A regular replica kit wont be as expensive but they are still pretty expensive.

[@ZEROs0000]

You gotta go to a Minnesota United game. The supporter section is insane. But I know that it's expensive haha

[@berglen12345]

Super Video Grüße aus der Heimat 😜💪⚽

[@buttaman34]

Not having in air-conditioning in Ga would be brutal.

[@UGAmedic8714]

Four hours before kick-off... the tailgate has been ripping for three hours already! hahahaha

[@SaschaFox]

What time is it gonna be "ripping" this Sunday vs Orlando? 😅

[@thebigger5762]

The authentic jerseys are $150 there are non authentic jerseys that are $95 which is what most people buy

[@johananabraham1659]

wish you came to a weekend game! it would have been much more packed

[@LustyyOG]

the 150 dollar kit is the authentic one same as they wear on field, for 80 dollars you can get the fan replica kits.

[@stephangohlke6322]

❤❤❤

[@Dynakid]

einfach nur crazy...

[@jacobj2842]

As a MLS fan, I hate how all the supporter groups have the same chants, from “Dale” to “Tenemos Que Ganar”.

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

You can always join and make your opinion on it heard and help make something new.

[@gumby624]

If you did and LAFC match you’d experience a more genuine football support experience.

[@M2Comp20]

Total BS! You will experience a supporter culture born in a marketing boardroom. They just took an L to the Galaxy in front of 82k at the rose bowl a few weeks back

[@wesdemers258]

CARLES GILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@giraffegeorge8142]

If you ever get the chance to head out to the PNW, try to schedule a trip out there for a derby match between the Seattle Sounders FC and Portland Timbers FC. Those two clubs have played each other well before MLS, so there’s a deep history in this rivalry compared to other MLS rivalries. Both have passionate fanbases and hatred for the other club. Gotta put that matchup on your MLS bucket list.

[@Dowitoz]

I love how you just gradually got fucking wasted 😂

[@MARCELO_RAMOS]

VASCO 💢💢💢

[@jonnovember2136]

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[@jonw8847]

4:15 uh trust me, in a place like Atlanta, soon you're gonna be thanking your lucky stars that A/C is there lol

[@jonw8847]

@@SaschaFox well, fair enough. My thin American blood has become so used to A/C that in humid heat like the Deep South often has, i can hardly function without it 😂 the air is like thick soup in the summer. But hey, I imagine your electric bill is thanking you!

[@shadycake5478]

Guzan was terrible in this game fault for 2 of the goals ( also the roof takes 6 hours to open so they don’t do it that much)

[@shadycake5478]

Very true but it sucks 4 draws in a row (well not anymore because we have destroyed dc United)

[@nigelarbery5584]

It takes 8 -12 mins to open the roof. The team who runs it want to open it every match, the main reason they cannot is due to wind, if it is over 20mph they are not allowed to due to safety reasons (it regularly gusts above that at the top). Hope that clarifies

[@AdamRafeedie]

I hate how much mls jerseys are. As an LAFC our authentic jerseys are 190$. I also support arsenal and their jerseys are 90-100$. I hate it so much

[@loganleroy8622]

I don't mind if other people want to call the game Football. It just gets a little confusing when you're in the United States which sport you're talking about. If I want to be extremely clear I usually refer to neither sport as Football and instead use Soccer or American Football to refer to either sport. American Football is a fun game, too. I don't know why that last guy was talking so poorly about it. It just involves more strategy, which makes it much more complicated to try and follow. There's a very cool history why Americans use the terms Soccer and Football to refer to different sports, most people just aren't aware of it. Atlanta is known for having one of the best crowd environments in all of the MLS.

[@gacaptain]

I love the strategy aspects of American Football and the intensity of it. I don’t mind the regular start stop associated with the game but the excessive tv advertising stops which have gotten worse over the years drives me nuts. I don’t have the patience for it like I used to. It’s driving me away from the sport.

[@loganleroy8622]

@@gacaptain Well, my friend, you need to introduce yourself to NFL Red Zone

[@gacaptain]

@@loganleroy8622 You can’t escape the advert breaks even with Red Zone. And I don’t care to see what other teams are doing while my team is waiting on the network to finish selling beer and cars because I don’t care for fantasy football or betting and I hate those other teams. Lol (I like a few other MLS teams other then mine but I hate all other NFL teams other than my own. That’s how hardcore a fan I am. Lol)

[@tarik158]

Easy way to save money going to a United match: Don’t drive. There are two subway stations serve it and the fare is only $2.50 each way. You’re welcome.

[@bwest578]

Hands down one of the most annoying part of the US game is this whole soccer vs football bit. Folks started calling it soccer here because it's short for "association football". Clearly the latino community here is used to calling it football. Both are fine. It doesn't matter. Doesn't need to be a whole thing. Just an immature debate.

[@jballentinejr]

Hala united almada crazy

[@titigavrochepsg6013]

Ça m'a toujours étonné que les supporters soient un peu "mou" en mls nous ici en Europe on est déchaîné en tribune !

[@shivtim]

$50 for parking?!? The train goes directly to the stadium for $2.50

[@shivtim]

@@SaschaFox Yeah unfortunately the train doesn't go to Marietta! But it's very convenient for Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, Sandy Springs, and some other areas. Anyway glad you had such a good time at the game, and sorry you had to pay so much for parking!

[@gacaptain]

@@SaschaFox But you could have driven from Marietta to the Sandy Springs Perimeter station. Which I think has free parking, and took the train In from there. I never pay for downtown parking during a game.

[@slio661]

soccer was made to be a shorter term for association football which england made. both soccer and football were being used over there. the word soccer than spread to other parts of the world like australia and usa. soon, football became the dominant term in england. good video though

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

@@SaschaFox I always say it's like calling a pick-up truck a pick-up. It's still a truck either way. Soccer it's def shorter than "Association Football" though, I like that it's actually used interchangeably depending on who you talk to.. Looked like you had a blast. We get our team in 2025. Can't wait!

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

@@SaschaFox San Diego! I think they are thinking about adding one more team by 2030 and that will be their max. We also have a pyramid below MLS. While it isn't associated with MLS they have tons of teams between the 3 divisions and are going into talks about pro/rel currently. Hopefully in the future when the lower levels get some better infastructure and become worth more MLS will adopt it and become the top of the pyramid. We're talking at least a couple decades though.

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

@@SaschaFox There are a few good videos on KZbin from a player in the USL that kind of covers everything. I'm sure he will pop up pretty quick on a KZbin search. You might find some valuable information if you're interested in it. I'm sure you'll have a blast regardless!

[@gromosvidaselvagem]

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[@KyleR2011]

6:19

[@wahswolf88]

Nice one! Though Mr. "I hate football" dude was lame.

[@gacaptain]

Lol. He seemed okay to me. I know alot of American soccer supporters hate American football but I like both. To each his own.

[@Pencilman246]

He seemed desperate to impress the European he was talking to. which is a weird trait among American soccer supporters. Like they’re annoyed that American football is a bigger sport here and want to prove that they’re “smarter” than everyone else in America by liking the correct sport and calling it the correct name. Nothing wrong with liking or disliking either or both sports for any reason. Just I dislike it because that kind of attitude drives potential soccer fans away imo because it makes us out to be snobs.

[@Jackofspades76]

Great video……..until you said fuck Bayern Munich 😂 (I’m a Bayern supporter in Texas). Lived in Germany twice and never had the chance to attend Bundesliga matches, but I have went to some of the lower tier soccer matches there. If I get the chance to travel to Germany again, a Bundesliga match is a MUST, unless it involves Dortmund 👎

[@TheNewMode]

“American footballs dumb” lol no, we call it soccer bc we already have a football. American football is great, no need to hate 1 to enjoy the other. Soccer fans in the US can be such snobs

[@jaxzor]

lol US MLS clubs imported South Americans fans xD

[@leightonwaine8888]

Tried to watch with an open mind and positive outlook, but just couldn't shake the cringe feeling. Feels like a cheap plastic copy of European/South American football. Respect to this guy, giving such a great and positive review, but he is 'bigging it up' to an unjust level, especially after being at Vfb Stuttgart matches, this video just isn't a football atmosphere in comparison to Europe. The fans need to be intimidating in order to be the 12th man and to inflate the team. This is not intimidating. I am not condoning hooliganism/football violence, but you need a stand behind the goal full of aggressive men who are loud and sometimes not 'family friendly' with their chants to create the desired results, the desired results is the opposition not being able to fully concentrate on their performance because they cannot get the noise and 'army' behind that goal out of their head. Like in European stadia, there should be a family area for the children and future football fanatics away from the 'troublesome' traditional home end, in which no opposition fan would dare set foot and no opposition player can ignore.

[@SaschaFox]

While I probably agree with most things you said, again, it’s a very European perspective and we’re talking about a club that has been founded in 2017 and are playing in a multi-functional arena that kills a lot of the atmosphere. All things considered I think they’re doing quite well. Give the MLS another 20 years or so and, by then, go and watch an actual rivalry and we talk again. My first VfB Stuttgart match was back in 1995 against Dortmund and despite the stadium being sold out, home support was pathetic and unorganised. There’s a right time for everything… or not. We’ll see where the MLS support goes in the coming years. And another thing I’m not missing from Europe are the tons of riot police who are more likely to cause an incident than the actual fans / ultras. For a change, I really enjoyed just walking into the stadium and not being body searched / not being treated like a fucking criminal just for wanting to watch a football match.

[@BoonieboyATL]

Paying for parking is a rookie move. We park further away and walk about a mile to the stadium 🏟️🚶🏻‍♂️