Tag Archives: supporters

Supporter Conversation: The Mecklenburg Reserves

As soon as I read about the probability of San Diego becoming the next MLS team (and the corresponding response from San Diego Loyal’s Front Office), I knew there was going to be a supporter angle that I wanted to explore. What is it like when a team you’ve built up, supported, and loved fromContinue reading “Supporter Conversation: The Mecklenburg Reserves”

Philosophy and Supportership: When the one you love isn’t perfect

My first love, at least as far as sports go, was baseball.  My Dad played all through high school and had a tryout with the St. Louis Cardinals at one point (he was way too short to play, or so he would tell me), and he taught me from an early age.  I collected baseballContinue reading “Philosophy and Supportership: When the one you love isn’t perfect”

Player Perspective: Ep. 1 – Pedro Dolabella

Joy and gratitude.  If I had to sum up my experience chatting with Pedro, that would be it.  We sometimes forget that in its simplest form, soccer is a game.  It’s a diversion, not just for the players, but for the supporters that watch the game.  He spoke about how everything goes away for 90Continue reading “Player Perspective: Ep. 1 – Pedro Dolabella”

Exciting Announcement!

Happy Friday, all! Today marks an exciting day for me on my journey through supporter philosophy and exploration. The Ranting Blue Penguin is now on YouTube! You can find my channel here (or by using the social media buttons at the bottom of the page). In addition to the YouTube channel, all content will beContinue reading “Exciting Announcement!”

Supporters vs. Fans

Words mean things.  This is a constant phrase thrown around my day job and speaks to me on a personal level, as I have a special connection with English and foreign languages.  The right words add emotion and nuance to a conversation, but equally as important is adding context to what’s being said.  Words facilitateContinue reading “Supporters vs. Fans”