Sam's Army, I mean, Squadran, in Virginia

[greatscott]

Originally posted by TangerineDream


Even the "El Norte" banner was an underhanded jab at the Mexicans. added on to my complaint with this comment, you couldnt see the end of the banner which says "(heart) USA" The heart means love if you didnt catch that. so our banner says "la norte loves USA" i dont see how thats an underhanded jab at them.

[sch2383]

To the people who complained about the chants:
Yes, more varied chants are needed, but as other people have said, its hard to come up with them, hard to make sure people know them. Also, some people know much more about a certain country we are playing, so those who know less don't get certain chants (ex: the kid I was standing next do, didn't get the 'stick to rugby' or anything that had to do with sheep until I explained it to him).

Also a very corny idea for a chant would be "Bruce Almighty" to the standard 4 count.

And to our poster who is an old woman from the 50s...verbal insults are part of the game. The NZ keeper was cool with it, he knew it wasn't personal. However, when its qualifier time, they are all personal.

[halfnelson31]

Originally posted by greatscott
i was the 16 year old kid with the dc scarf who dropped that kids pizza next to the drum. just for clarification.

were u that dude that saw me in my metro jersey and started all ur gay dcu chants?

[CyphaPSU]

why cant we be friends? why cant we be friends? can't we all just get along?


here's an idea...let's just put all other things aside and just start a brand new supporters group and call it "Big Soccer" and have Big Soccer songs to sing.




no

[CyphaPSU]

Originally posted by cliffkram
im not saying that the songs/chants have to be complex. im just saying there should be some variety. besides there is nothing complex about singing "g-d bless america" or "america the beautiful"


Why can't you type "God?" it's not hard.

[Wolves_67]

Originally posted by CyphaPSU
here's an idea...let's just put all other things aside and just start a brand new supporters group and call it "Big Soccer" and have Big Soccer songs to sing.

And Big Soccer chants at the goalkeeper and players like,
"Brad Would Have Saved It", "You Won't Last 60-90 Minutes", "Move New Zealand", "If We Lose The Terrorist Have Won."

[yellowbismark]

Originally posted by Wolves_67
And Big Soccer chants at the goalkeeper and players like,
"Brad Would Have Saved It", "You Won't Last 60-90 Minutes", "Move New Zealand", "If We Lose The Terrorist Have Won."

Now those chants have some potential...

[cliffkram]

Originally posted by CyphaPSU
Why can't you type "God?" it's not hard.
Us Red Sea Pedestrians aren't allowed to write it...its a form of taking the name in vain. I'm not overly religious, but theres a few rules i still follow. It shouldn't matter, you knew what I meant

[tame1999]

Originally posted by cliffkram
He's from Jersey so he's got more grease in his hair than Danny Zuko and Kenickie combined...cut him some slack.

And yes, the Army could be more productive if they sang American songs instead of sticking with "Insert 4-syllables here" followed by 5 claps or "Ole Ole Ole"


low blow man, low blow...BTW I'm from south jersey(the nice part) not north jersey where all of the aforementioned "greasers" reside.

[greatscott]

Originally posted by halfnelson31
were u that dude that saw me in my metro jersey and started all ur gay dcu chants?
were you the 13 year old who was wearing the Tards jersey down to your knees near the gate and we walked by you drumming dc songs and made you blush and your dad laugh at you? You tried to flick us off but i dont think it had the desired effect as you dont have any songs to sing back to us.

[rymannryan]

Originally posted by HeadHunter
While that partly solves the first of the three issues I posed, I would still hold that those songs could use some creative editing so that they would fit with the game. Regardless, as Im a newbie at joing the supporters section I'll simply say that I for one was am still running on the adrenalin rush from being part of such a great group. Those with more experience can debate ways to improve-Im still reveling in the experience



Same here. Yesterday was my first day in the supporter's section. I sat in the opposite end the first half and decided at half time that the other end of the stadium looked much more fun and I just went over there. I had so much fun. I found even the chants like, "You suck @sshole" to be funny. Or when the ref made the bad call, and the fans kept chanting "************************". My favorite was the "You wish you were Australian" and "I'm blind, I'm deaf, I want to be a ref." Absolutely fantastic experience, makes me wish I lived much closer to D.C. so I could attend the United games.

For reference, I was the one who stood on the outer right side (if you were standing in the supporters section) of the supporters section wearing a white Donovan U.S. shirt and I was only there for the second half.

[rymannryan]

Originally posted by rymannryan
Or when the ref made the bad call, and the fans kept chanting "************************".



Supposed to be bullsh**

[Laggard]

Sounds like a big frat boy party. Oh goody.

[Detective40oz]

Originally posted by Laggard
Sounds like a big frat boy party. Oh goody.

minus the hot chics

I was there yesterday, I've only sat with the screaming eagles a few times never with Sam's Army..but I know the old song and drill and had a great time....why does everyone need to bash on everyone..if you weren't there you have no right to talk..if you were there share your ideas start your own chant..if' it's good, it will catch on....if you are sitting on your hands , not suggesting your ideas anywhere other than a message board, talking crap about people who are standing and singing their hearts out for the US in the heat and humidity you need to be quiet.

[MikeLastort2]

This thread is funny.

[TheMutts]

here in pittsburgh we have a song for everything that happens and i think we should do the same for the USA.

here are some to get it started off, please add some more.


Nice One Landon (or other player) Nice One Son
Nice One Landon, lets have another one!

for a nice shot or move.

Friedels Hands
Friedels Hands
they are the jewels of the US Nats!
(after a nice save)

Glory Glory to the US
Glory Glory to the US
Glory Glory to the US
as we go marching on.
(after a goal?)


WE love the USA o yes we do,
we love the USA o yes we do,
We love the USA we doooo,
O USA we love you!


http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52200

[CyphaPSU]

Originally posted by cliffkram
Us Red Sea Pedestrians aren't allowed to write it...its a form of taking the name in vain. I'm not overly religious, but theres a few rules i still follow. It shouldn't matter, you knew what I meant

Interesting. I was just curious. but i don't think having "God" in the titles of those songs are taking His name in vain but rather are using the name in a sincere and reverent way. Those are just my thoughts.

word is bond.

[cliffkram]

Originally posted by CyphaPSU
Interesting. I was just curious. but i don't think having "God" in the titles of those songs are taking His name in vain but rather are using the name in a sincere and reverent way. Those are just my thoughts.

word is bond.
yeah its debatable...
and i believe the phrase is "word is bawn"

[gocaps]

Originally posted by cliffkram
yeah its debatable...
and i believe the phrase is "word is bawn"
"Word is bond" - as in "my word is my bond".

Take it from someone who is old enough to have listened to rap before that phrase was even coined :)

[cliffkram]

Originally posted by gocaps
"Word is bond" - as in "my word is my bond".

Take it from someone who is old enough to have listened to rap before that phrase was even coined :)
Eh all I know is what I was taught my freshman year in Caroline Hall ;) nice icon by the way