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Discussion in 'Chivas USA Supporters Clubs' started by EastLAChiva, Jul 24, 2007.

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  1. EastLAChiva

    EastLAChiva Member

    Jun 26, 2007
    Section 138
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    After much debate and discussion. The new Chivas USA supporter group is here.
    Courtesy of a fan-friendly insider at the CUSA FO.....
    ...Los San Patricios are here!!


    For those of you who are unfamiliar with the history of the St. Patrick's Brigade, a band of 800 union soldiers of Irish, German, Scottish and European descent deserted to fight alongside the Mexcians during the Mexican-American War. These soldiers were disatisfied with the American army treatment of Mexican citizens, particulary priests and children. Fearing they would never be accpeted as true Americans, these men stood by their beliefs and religious convictions and fought for freedom and sovereignty.

    For more historical perpective try these links:

    Wikipedia:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick's_Battalion

    http://www.vivasancarlos.com/patrick.html


    So Join Now!! This formation of this group is long overdue!!

    To join email me, jhnsandate@yahoo.com

    EastLAChiva
     
  2. Going Mobile

    Going Mobile Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 15, 2004
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    PERSONALLY, I would "white" it up a bit to St. Patrick's Brigade. Giving a Spanish name doesn't really differentiate it much from the Legion, IMO.

    Though love the story behind it, its fitting
     
  3. EastLAChiva

    EastLAChiva Member

    Jun 26, 2007
    Section 138
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Don't worry, St. Patrick's Battalion or Los San Patricios, the group is here. Here's a pick from the bagpipe group that perfroms every year to honor the "white" soldiers in Churubusco, Mexcio.
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    Mexicans and bagpipes gotta love that!

    Contact me to join, jhnsandate@yahoo.com
     
  4. glyconerd

    glyconerd Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 8, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    Uzbekistan
    I was hoping this would be a new transfer thread...I agree with mobile...Needs more English in the name for wider appeal.

    Either way, that's a great name and theme for a new supporter's group. I'd gladly join it, as long as we don't go overboard with the green and cloves. Haha.
     
  5. Going Mobile

    Going Mobile Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 15, 2004
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We Get To Wear Kilts ?? I Am So There
     
  6. Differ

    Differ Member

    Mar 6, 2006
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    CD Chivas de Guadalajara
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    It's cool....but, I'm not feelin' it
     
  7. Ranka

    Ranka Member

    Apr 1, 2005
    Hmmm! I dunno
     
  8. glyconerd

    glyconerd Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 8, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    Uzbekistan
    So tell us more about this fan friendly CUSA insider? What role did he play? Give more details.
     
  9. AndSomeAreAngels

    Jun 7, 2003
    Brokelyn
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pretty bad-ass. I'm all for it.

    But it's true - a more "Anglo-friendly" name would help differentiate it.
     
  10. Gameface

    Gameface BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 25, 2000
    Southern California
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Very interesting but it seems a bit controversial. We would be naming ourselves after a group of soldiers who were hung for treason and sedition against the United States. This sounds more anti-american and a bit devisive than anything else.

    On the other end, the Mexican-American War is a dark stain in our nations history. A classic case of early American Imperialism that was illegal and criminal at best. Some would say that these guys were fighting for a peoples' freedom and value of faith over nationalism. As a German-American and a Catholic, I am intrigued.

    As you can tell I am on the fence with this idea.
     
  11. Ron86

    Ron86 Member

    Jun 7, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    **And who came up with this "idea?" Only CHIVITAS USA!!!
     
  12. sin palabras

    sin palabras New Member

    May 21, 2007
    Los Angeles
    dude, my champions league fantasy team was called San Patricios. This is a match made in heaven.

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  13. ChivasUSAMktDept

    ChivasUSAMktDept New Member

    Jul 9, 2007
    glad it worked out. good job Eugene.
     
  14. ekker3

    ekker3 Member

    Feb 10, 2007
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    i like the idea and at first i thought it was rather genius, but are we really aiming for such a segregated atmosphere at our games?
     
  15. EastLAChiva

    EastLAChiva Member

    Jun 26, 2007
    Section 138
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It has come to my attention that the name of the new group is not "white" enough. (to use some other poster's words)
    Actually, The new name is The San Patrick's Battalion NOT Los San Patricios

    I apologize for that.
    Also, it should be known that we are part of Legion 1908.

    Thank and be sure to contact me if you are intersted in joining.

    jhnsandate@yahoo.com
     
  16. AndSomeAreAngels

    Jun 7, 2003
    Brokelyn
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ok, so here are my thoughts on this...
    While I'm certainly not trying to get on my political high-horse, and I would never argue that the Galaxy is any sort of racist, cruel institution, I do like the fact that there is a huge cultural meshing @ Chivas USA games, and want to help facilitate that. I want the immigrant communities (of which there are MANY in Los Angeles) and the football-loving whiteboys like myself to come together, and this sounds like a good way to do it. I've been to many Chivas games, tailgated in the parking lot, and while I've certainly never felt any bit of unwelcome-ness, there is the perception that a white fan at the games is either A.) a fan the opposing team or B.) just at the game because you got free tickets and is not really a Chivas USA fan. Most people give me a smile when they see me stand up and yell for the Goats, but they're certainly surprised to see how passionate I am for the Red & White.

    This supporters group will hopefully shed light on the fact that Chivas USA has fans from all walks of life - we're not just Chivas de Guad fans who are settling for an MLS team (I'm not even a fan of Chivas de Guad). Chivas USA is for everyone and hopefully the San Patrick's Battalion will help illustrate that.

    Alright, enough rambling. I think this is a cool idea and I'm excited to see it get going. Now, let's get a DP and sign Riquelme.
     
  17. chapulincolorado

    Jul 14, 1999
    McAllen, Texas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico

    Jajajaja. Love it! Kudos to y'all.

    St. Patrick's Batallion is not that well know in the US (for some obvious reasons), but in Mexico, this group of men are held in high regard and that's why the Irish have a special place en el corazón mexicano.

    Whenever a red-haired mexican kid appears, a mexican will always say "Well. I think the St. Patrick's Batallion passed through his town." :D

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  18. futgod

    futgod Member+

    Nov 28, 2006
    NorCal
    Club:
    CD Chivas de Guadalajara
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    You know what will be a great idea, if St Patricks Batallion will go to Guadalajara and root next to La Legion 1908 in a chivas game. It will be awsome and Mexicans will love the Batallion, you guys will be like gods for a day.
     
  19. futgod

    futgod Member+

    Nov 28, 2006
    NorCal
    Club:
    CD Chivas de Guadalajara
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    Would you guys be sitting next to La Legion or on the other side? I live in the Bay Area and it be great if next year my Chivas will be playing over here and you guys could make it up. This supporters club is the best idea because it will show the whole league how powereful Chivas USA is.
     
  20. EastLAChiva

    EastLAChiva Member

    Jun 26, 2007
    Section 138
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    To the best of my knowledge, we WILL NOT be directly next to La Legion but closer to Section 127.

    This is all new and evolving everyday.
     
  21. Gameface

    Gameface BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 25, 2000
    Southern California
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Section 127 would be a great choice for a supporters section. We would have perfect sightlines and also be in the shade on day games.

    With St. Pat becoming our patron saint I can gladly down a few pints of Guinness in the name of our group.

    With this selection I can think of a few Flogging Molly songs that we could incorporate into the Battalion. The chorus will be easy to follow and the words will be easy to modify. The two that I have in mind are "Whats Left of the Flag" and "Rebels of the Sacred Heart."

    I have a few questions as well,

    1) Does this group require a membership in the Legion?

    2) What colors will we actually adopt?

    With that said, I am volunteering for the St. Pats Battalion!
     
  22. The Fox

    The Fox Member

    Jul 10, 2006
    Gainesville, Florida
    Club:
    Orlando City SC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I like the historical connection. It's inspiring, moving and heroic. San Patrick's Battalion. I like the spanish/english fusion of the name.

    I think the banner should be rectangular with the vertical Chivas USA stripes and a gold Irish harp superimposed on it trimmed in green. The harp should have a victory ribbon with San Patrick's Battalion on it and year of establishment. It should also have a motto such as "Hasta la Muerte" (Until Death), "Death before Dishonor", "All for One, One for All", "Go Forth, No Retreat", "Until the Final Goal",etc.

    The flag incorporates the Chivas USA colors, the gold is in the Chivas crest and the uniform numbers of the players and the green is representative of the Irish brigade and is also part of the Mexican national colors.

    I think that membership in the Legion should be up to the individual but as a separate but allied group we should have an agreement of cooperative affiliation in order to coordinate both groups activities in continuing to build support for CUSA and bridges between the Anglo and Hispanic fans.

    With that, I'm another volunteer for the San Patrick's Battalion. Let us hold the banner high and proud. Where do I sign up sir!
     
  23. EastLAChiva

    EastLAChiva Member

    Jun 26, 2007
    Section 138
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just to answer a few questions of futgod:

    1-We will not be requiring membership with Legion 1908. (Look at it this way, they are the army, we are the special forces)
    2-The colors have not been onfirmed, but there will be RED and WHITE.

    Remember, this is a country of immigrants and CUSA is a team of immigrants.

    We need to be the 12th man on the pitch.
     
  24. chapulincolorado

    Jul 14, 1999
    McAllen, Texas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    And in the case y'all don't remember what he looks like:

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  25. chapulincolorado

    Jul 14, 1999
    McAllen, Texas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    [​IMG]

    The original motto is "Ireland Forever"...."Chivas Go Bragh"? :D
     

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