<p>Watching the <a href="http://youtu.be/bxxVlRg3TrQ" target="_blank">video of the Timbers Army sing the National&nbsp;Anthem&nbsp;again</a> and how much attention that gets in mainstream sports media made me think about what an opportunity MLS has to wedge into the American sports mainstream. &nbsp;People flinch at the stereotypical soccer hooligans but one of the things that I have heard from colleagues that attracted them to soccer is the supporters’ groups and the desire to be a part of a passionate following that is lacking in other professional sports. &nbsp;Supporters’ groups are like being in college at a sporting event again, except you don’t have to sneak in beer and can afford full price tickets.</p>
<p>Naturally any discussion of this important part of soccer brings up an obvious and loaded question: who is the best? &nbsp;Which team has the best supporters’ group? &nbsp;Obviously there are biases built into any answer but in this case that is a good thing. &nbsp;Because we here at MLS Talk have a challenge for you, our loyal readers.</p>
<p>You have the chance to do the work for us.</p>
<p>Below in the comments section give us a 100-200 word description of why your team’s supporters’ group is the best in MLS. &nbsp;The three that we the writers of the site think are the best will be featured in their own post on the site during the next international/MLS break. &nbsp;Here are a few guidelines:</p>
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<li>Over 200 words will be disqualified, you can check your word count by typing it in Word first</li>
<li>Links to videos or pictures do not count against the word limit, but the videos/pictures cannot be inappropriate. &nbsp;Would you show your grandmother/clergy member/ 2nd grade teacher the video or picture?</li>
<li>This is for supporters’ groups, not the casual fans. &nbsp;A story about how your aunt has attended every game for the past ten years and named her dog Landon is touching, but will not count.</li>
<li>Please do not use inappropriate language, disparage other groups or fans, and especially do not use any offensive slurs.</li>
<li>Creative writing, persuasiveness of argument, and passion are the three criteria for judging who will win.</li>
</ul>
<div>Use the comments section below to submit your answers. &nbsp;Good luck and enjoy!</div>


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