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NoctambulantBrobdingnagian
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Right after the game I had to go take a piss so I didn't burst once we got on the train.  Walking against the grain of the crowd coming towards me and I notice Claudio Reyna, in a suit, a phone to his

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So my boy got invited to assessments for the Austin FC Academy.  Three rounds of attrition with each assessment and then a scrimmage if I understand correctly.  Pretty stoked for him.  Managing his ex

Brisketexan
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That. Was fucking. NUTS. Wildly frustrated that we couldn’t put more than one in with a man advantage, but my frustration didn’t appear to help them. My wife had a conflict, so I took one of my olde

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Shutout in 10 of 15 games (5 out of 6 at home). It's an exciting product we put out there.

Again….maddening. The fact that the team is #3 in GA makes it even worse. If they could scratch out a goal every now and then, they’d actually have a decent record. It doesn’t take a lot, just….SOME.

I’ve never seen a team, at any level, with the collective inability to finish that this team has. It has to be fixed. I’m fine if they get outscored….but they have to score SOMETIMES.
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37 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:


Again….maddening. The fact that the team is #3 in GA makes it even worse. If they could scratch out a goal every now and then, they’d actually have a decent record. It doesn’t take a lot, just….SOME.

I’ve never seen a team, at any level, with the collective inability to finish that this team has. It has to be fixed. I’m fine if they get outscored….but they have to score SOMETIMES.

yes, but what this club presupposes is "what if they didn't."  

Was close to going last night, glad I didn't.  Sounds like mid-summer malaise is settling in after the newness factor has worn off.  Some good matches coming up in September to take the kids.  I'm not under the impression we'll see a win, but seeing the place light up on one goal would be fun for the girls.  

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1 hour ago, BurdineBandit said:

Dude was being a prick, Im not crying for him. Waited til the stretcher came out then hopped up quickly and walked along the supporters section smirking at the whole crowd. The ref didn't respect us last night and the opponents definitely don't. 

But if your sensibilities are offended, don't worry, the Verdes leaders were all over it and work with security to get clowns like that kicked out. 

 

1 hour ago, BurdineBandit said:

As for the futbol, this is my 4th game in person and I've seen 0 goals. It got to the point last night where I couldn't even join the crowd in getting excited about us getting near the box... You just knew somebody was going to fuck it up. And they did. 

 

54 minutes ago, BrickHorn said:

To be fair, that guy was a dick and Colorado played a cynical second half. They were wasting time for 45 minutes. The ref let them get away with a ton of bullshit.

yall are all correct. the ref absolutely did not respect us, and that guy was being a prick. that said, we aren't mexico supporters. don't litter the fucking field.

one of my favorite parts of the match had to do with the ref. we were about ten rows up at near the corner at the north end. close enough to where they took their corners, and they seemed to have several in that first half. this dude price was their corner guy, and the crowd was giving him the business, because he was so...fucking....slow to set up the corner, had one called back because it was over the line, smokey, and all that.

well, he kind of gets into it with the fans, egging us on, and all that and it was kind of all in good fun. 

well, in the extra time of the first half, he continued this act, with no sense of urgency in setting up his corner, and the ref blew the halftime whistle. glorious. he kicked the ball like a big baby and we laugh him off the field.

he got the last laugh, because we can't fucking score. and that's my next point.

this team has to start to produce to justify the level of support they are receiving. i don't know how the supporters section keeps it up when pochetino lofts another one ten yards above the goal. when they don't think about it, i feel like this team can be inspired. but once they start to think about what to do, they lose the plot entirely. and then, inevitably, when they cross into the box they turn into schoolschildren. these are professional fucking soccer players. like @Brisketexan said, too many fucking touches in the box. players who can make the ball die a their feet are suddenly pushing the ball a yard further than it needs. so goddamn frustrating to watch.

granted, the official was doing us no favors, and that's two consecutive nights in q2 where the official was blatantly ignoring the home side for...reasons, i guess, so it is compounded by the shit the usmnt had to put up with, but my goodness. that rapids team earned at least three different yellow cards, but were rewarded for shit behavior. ref never showed them a single yellow, while we earned two. that was garbage officiating, only eclipsed by our garbage inability to fucking finish.

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1 minute ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Agree and it’s unacceptable, but for the record those players were dicks

i do agree, and address it in a subsequent post.

also, i was remiss in not highlighting another standing on his head performance by stuyver.

holy shit, that guy is good, and that 1 goal was in no way his fault, but we need to unfuck our shit because that could've been 4-0 with any other keeper.

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4 hours ago, Brisketexan said:


Again….maddening. The fact that the team is #3 in GA makes it even worse. If they could scratch out a goal every now and then, they’d actually have a decent record. It doesn’t take a lot, just….SOME.

I’ve never seen a team, at any level, with the collective inability to finish that this team has. It has to be fixed. I’m fine if they get outscored….but they have to score SOMETIMES.

Completely agree. This Houston midweek match is the first one where I’m looking for a reason to get excited. At least it’s another Texas team.

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5 hours ago, BurdineBandit said:

As for the futbol, this is my 4th game in person and I've seen 0 goals. It got to the point last night where I couldn't even join the crowd in getting excited about us getting near the box... You just knew somebody was going to fuck it up. And they did. 


I went to a World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires between an Argentine side with Messi, Higuaín, and I believe Agüero on the pitch vs a Colombia side with an in form Falcao and probably Cuadrado. It was in River Plate's stadium that was built for the 1978 World Cup....

0 - 0 . . . Full Time

Not amused.

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If we don't score on the field, maybe we'll get some violence in the stands.  This is the first time I've gotten this email...

Important Safety Information About Tonight's Match

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We want everyone to have a good time. Hell, we even want the away fans to have a good time. But we also want everyone-- from our people in the supporters section, to away fans, to the players on the field-- to be safe.

Here is what you need to know about tonight. The first part is specific to the supporters section; the second part is for EVERYONE. If you feel unsafe at any time while in the stadium, call or text security at (352) 758-3733. You can also use the Report an Issue form in the Austin FC app (click Q2 Stadium, then Report an Issue). If a non-emergency situation comes up inside or outside of the stadium, please email Anthem leadership.

IF YOU ARE IN THE SUPPORTERS SECTION:

There have been reports that Houston fans plan to infiltrate our supporters section. While this may seem harmless and dumb, it has strong potential to create a dangerous situation. We don't want that. We also don't want our banners damaged or stolen. 

How can you help with this?
  • Jerseys from other teams (national or international) should not be worn in our supporters section. If you haven't spent the big bucks at the Verde Store yet, buy an Anthem t-shirt or just wear verde and black. See someone wearing a Houston jersey in our supporters section? Report them immediately to security by call or text at (352) 758-3733. We're not trying to be jerks here; we just want to make sure everyone is safe.
  • If an away fan attempts to provoke you, do not engage. They have to live in Houston; that's punishment enough for them. Similarly, don't try to provoke the away fans! There is a line between good natured ribbing and offensive language intended to start a fight. Respect that line.
  • If you see someone attempting to damage or steal a banner (whether it belongs to Anthem or Los Verdes) call or text security immediately. Try to get a picture or video if you can. Our banners cost us money, time, and effort to create. Lately, several of them have gotten damaged or stolen. We would like this to stop. Do not engage with the person unless you feel safe doing so.
If you feel unsafe at any time while in the stadium, call or text security at (352) 758-3733.

FOR EVERYONE
  • Chants, cheers or songs that are racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic or otherwise discriminatory are not acceptable. If the stadium personnel hear you using this type of chant, you will probably be escorted out. If we hear you, we will report you to stadium security and remove you from our membership.
  • If you hear someone else using discriminatory chants, please report it to stadium personnel. You can use the Austin FC app or call/text stadium security at (352) 758-3733.
  • Similarly: If you see ANYONE being harassed, immediately report it to stadium security. If you can, take pictures and/or video of the incident. Only intervene if you feel safe doing so.
  • Don't throw anything, except for water. To be clear: you can throw the water, you cannot throw the water bottle. Nor can you throw plastic cups, cans, bottles, or anything else. Throwing things creates an unsafe situation for your fellow fans and possibly even the players on the field. DON'T DO IT.

Y'all, we just want everyone to have a good time supporting our team. Reach out to us if you have questions. Take care of yourself and those around you. Hydrate. Check out the link below for more information about how to have a fun, safe matchday experience. And get ready to cheer on Austin FC!!
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