SSFC at Philadelphia Union
September 16th, 7:30 PM EDT
PPL Park, Chester, PA
MATCH TICKETS
ECS Tickets for this match are available in the store now! Be sure to make your tailgate selection as well.
GAMETIME (Important Information)
Emerald City Supporters is a supporters group. That's important to remember. Our reason for being at the match is to spur our boys on toward victory; everything else is secondary.
• Our section is always treated as General Admission, we do not enforce seat assignments. Tifo, capos, the drum, and security will be in the front few rows. Everyone is invited to stand where they feel most comfortable.
• Participation is encouraged. We'll have song cards so you can sing, chant, and go mental. Don't worry if you don't know all the words, just follow along the best you can and your support will be felt!
• There may be times where you can't see as well as you might like due to flags and tifo. We like to wave flags. Even during the run of play sometimes. We feel like it's an important part of showing the boys our support, and they are going to need every ounce of strength. If a flag is in your way, and you don't like it - please feel free to change seats. That's part of why we do GA, so you're not stuck in an uncomfortable spot.
• Do not engage in any way with home fans. Security will keep them at bay; there's no need to engage in any wordplay, taunting, threats, etc. If you have an issue, notify ECS security or stadium staff.
• We understand that for many this may be a vacation in which you meet up with friends and family in the area, and that's great! They are more than welcome to stand with us, as long as they do not display the colors and gear of the home team. Our section is the away section, and stadium security may mistake your friend or family member for an instigator, and no one wants that.
GETTING THERE
AIRFARE
Everyone is on their own for booking flights; however the ECS has a partnership with Alaska Airlines for EasyBiz. Make sure you have an Alaska Air Frequent Flyer account, and then send your full name via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to associate you with the ECS EasyBiz account.
BEING THERE
HOTEL DEAL
There is no official ECS Hotel for this trip. Check out the away forum thread and other itineraries below to stay with fellow supporters!
RENTAL CAR
Need wheels? You probably don't for this trip, unless you intend to make a pilgrimage out to Bethlehem to see the pitch that was once home to the most successful team in USOC history. If so, then ECS and Hertz have you covered. Use this link for the ECS discount: HERTZ DISCOUNT
PRE-MATCH FESTIVITIES
We will be tailgating in the PPL parking lot, buy your meat-a-saurus or veggie-a-saurus tickets now!
POSTGAME
The MLS established procedure for those holding away supporter tickets is to remain in our section for up to 30 minutes while the home fans are cleared from the concourses. We remain until stadium security gives us the instruction to leave, and then we all leave together. If you choose not to stay with the group, you assume the risks of your own security.
SHARE YOUR ITINERARY
Most of us like to know who else has booked this trip, and what their plans are. This can allow you to contact folks via pm to coordinate ride shares, go in on hotel rooms or rentals together, or arrange that surprise party. Consider including your travel plans on the form below, and see what others are planning. Remember, this information is on the internet, so consider using your board name.
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TRIP THREAD
Announce your intentions, find hotel roommates or carpool buddies, or plan extra-curricular excursions, your heart’s desire is just a click away: Away Trip Thread
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SSFC at Colorado
October 5, 2014, 1:00pm Mountain
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce, CO
TICKETS
Tickets to stand with the ECS are available through our store, and will be on sale until noon on Friday, September 26th.
GAMETIME (Important Information)
Emerald City Supporters is a supporters group. That's important to remember. Our reason for being at the match is to spur our boys on toward victory; everything else is secondary.
• Our section is always treated as General Admission, we do not enforce seat assignments. Tifo, capos, the drum, and security will be in the front few rows. Everyone is invited to stand where they feel most comfortable.
• Participation is encouraged. We'll have song cards so you can sing, chant, and go mental. Don't worry if you don't know all the words, just follow along the best you can and your support will be felt!
• There may be times where you can't see as well as you might like due to flags and tifo. We like to wave flags. Even during the run of play sometimes. We feel like it's an important part of showing the boys our support, and they are going to need every ounce of strength. If a flag is in your way, and you don't like it - please feel free to change seats. That's part of why we do GA, so you're not stuck in an uncomfortable spot.
• Do not engage in any way with home fans. Security will keep them at bay; there's no need to engage in any wordplay, taunting, threats, etc. If you have an issue, notify ECS security or stadium staff.
• We understand that for many this may be a vacation in which you meet up with friends and family in the area, and that's great! They are more than welcome to stand with us, as long as they do not display the colors and gear of the home team. Our section is the away section, and stadium security may mistake your friend or family member for an instigator, and no one wants that.
POSTGAME
The MLS established procedure for those holding away supporter tickets is to remain in our section for up to 30 minutes while the home fans are cleared from the concourses. We remain until stadium security gives us the instruction to leave, and then we all leave together. If you choose not to stay with the group, you assume the risks of your own security.
AIRFARE
Everyone is on their own for booking flights; however the ECS has a partnership with Alaska Airlines for EasyBiz. Make sure you have an Alaska Air Frequent Flyer account, and then send your full name via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to associate you with the ECS EasyBiz account.
HOTEL DEAL
There is no official ECS Hotel for this trip. Stay with friends or family, share rooms with other away-trippers, oh the possibilities!
RENTAL CAR
Need wheels? ECS and Hertz have you covered. Use this link for the ECS discount. HERTZ DISCOUNT
TRIP THREAD
Announce your intentions, find hotel roommates or carpool buddies, or plan extra-curricular excursions, your heart’s desire is just a click away: Away Trip Thread
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SSFC at LA Galaxy
November 23, 2014 Pacific
Stub Hub Center, Carson, CA
TICKETS
Tickets to stand with the ECS are available through our store. Ticket purchase deadline is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH. Do not delay. This match will sell out.
GAMETIME (Important Information)
Emerald City Supporters is a supporters group. That's important to remember. Our reason for being at the match is to spur our boys on toward victory; everything else is secondary.
• Our section is always treated as General Admission, we do not enforce seat assignments. Tifo, capos, the drum, and security will be in the front few rows. Everyone is invited to stand where they feel most comfortable.
• Participation is encouraged. We'll have song cards so you can sing, chant, and go mental. Don't worry if you don't know all the words, just follow along the best you can and your support will be felt!
• There may be times where you can't see as well as you might like due to flags and tifo. We like to wave flags. Even during the run of play sometimes. We feel like it's an important part of showing the boys our support, and they are going to need every ounce of strength. If a flag is in your way, and you don't like it - please feel free to change seats. That's part of why we do GA, so you're not stuck in an uncomfortable spot.
• Do not engage in any way with home fans. Security will keep them at bay; there's no need to engage in any wordplay, taunting, threats, etc. If you have an issue, notify ECS security or stadium staff.
• We understand that for many this may be a vacation in which you meet up with friends and family in the area, and that's great! They are more than welcome to stand with us, as long as they do not display the colors and gear of the home team. Our section is the away section, and stadium security may mistake your friend or family member for an instigator, and no one wants that.
• WARNING: FRIENDS OR FAMILY IN OTHER MLS TEAM GEAR OR COLORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO STAND WITH US. If you or someone in your group is wearing colors of another MLS team, they will be asked to remove those items. If they refuse, we will try to have your group reseated. If StubHub Center cannot accommodate a reseating, then your group will be asked to leave.
POSTGAME
The MLS established procedure for those holding away supporter tickets is to remain in our section for up to 30 minutes while the home fans are cleared from the concourses. We remain until stadium security gives us the instruction to leave, and then we all leave together. If you choose not to stay with the group, you assume the risks of your own security.
AIRFARE
Everyone is on their own for booking flights; however the ECS has a partnership with Alaska Airlines for EasyBiz. Make sure you have an Alaska Air Frequent Flyer account, and then send your full name via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to associate you with the ECS EasyBiz account.
HOTEL DEAL
There is no official ECS Hotel for this trip. Stay with friends or family, share rooms with other away-trippers, oh the possibilities!
RENTAL CAR
Need wheels? ECS and Hertz have you covered. Use this link for the ECS discount. HERTZ DISCOUNT
TRIP THREAD
Announce your intentions, find hotel roommates or carpool buddies, or plan extra-curricular excursions, your heart’s desire is just a click away: Away Trip Thread
SSFC at FC Dallas
September 24, 2014, 8:00pm Central
Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TX
TICKETS
Tickets to stand with the ECS are no longer available. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.
City Guide
Check out the ECS Guide to Boston for tips from locals!
GAMETIME (Important Information)
Emerald City Supporters is a supporters group. That's important to remember. Our reason for being at the match is to spur our boys on toward victory; everything else is secondary.
NOTE: For this match, the ECS has been banned from all tifo privelages. We will not be allowed to have a drum, bullhorn, flags, two-poles, rail banner or any other visual or instrumental support.
• Our section is always treated as General Admission, we do not enforce seat assignments. Tifo, capos, the drum, and security will be in the front few rows. Everyone is invited to stand where they feel most comfortable.
• Participation is encouraged. We'll have song cards so you can sing, chant, and go mental. Don't worry if you don't know all the words, just follow along the best you can and your support will be felt!
• There may be times where you can't see as well as you might like due to flags and tifo. We like to wave flags. Even during the run of play sometimes. We feel like it's an important part of showing the boys our support, and they are going to need every ounce of strength. If a flag is in your way, and you don't like it - please feel free to change seats. That's part of why we do GA, so you're not stuck in an uncomfortable spot.
• Do not engage in any way with home fans. Security will keep them at bay; there's no need to engage in any wordplay, taunting, threats, etc. If you have an issue, notify ECS security or stadium staff.
• We understand that for many this may be a vacation in which you meet up with friends and family in the area, and that's great! They are more than welcome to stand with us, as long as they do not display the colors and gear of the home team. Our section is the away section, and stadium security may mistake your friend or family member for an instigator, and no one wants that.
POSTGAME
The MLS established procedure for those holding away supporter tickets is to remain in our section for up to 30 minutes while the home fans are cleared from the concourses. We remain until stadium security gives us the instruction to leave, and then we all leave together. If you choose not to stay with the group, you assume the risks of your own security.
AIRFARE
Everyone is on their own for booking flights; however the ECS has a partnership with Alaska Airlines for EasyBiz. Make sure you have an Alaska Air Frequent Flyer account, and then send your full name via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to associate you with the ECS EasyBiz account.
HOTEL DEAL
There is no official ECS Hotel for this trip. Stay with friends or family, share rooms with other away-trippers, oh the possibilities!
RENTAL CAR
Need wheels? ECS and Hertz have you covered. Use this link for the ECS discount. HERTZ DISCOUNT
TRIP THREAD
Announce your intentions, find hotel roommates or carpool buddies, or plan extra-curricular excursions, your heart’s desire is just a click away: Away Trip Thread
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By Eric G
Portland away is for most ECS that I talk to the one away day that gets circled on the calendar when the new fixture list comes out before each season. For those of us that weren't really a part of the NASL or A-League/USL-1 days, it's pretty easy to see why, given that this derby is currently the fiercest, both on and off the pitch, in the league. It also features arguably the two best supporters groups in the league in terms of numbers, atmosphere, and tifo. And then there's the non-issue of dealing with border crossings and the post-9/11 ramifications of international travel that complicate travel to Vancouver for those with certain types of infractions on their records.
Back in the NASL days, Vancouver was by far the bigger deal in Cascadia, with hundreds of away supporters present and the visual senses stimulated by flags galore. Portland had a good start in 1975 but quickly petered out and honestly I don't remember much in the way of organized fan support from them, especially not compared to Vancouver. Unfortunately, being a wee lad back then, away travel wasn't in the cards (my parents didn't quite get the notion then of travelling to see the local team away from home, and certainly weren't going to send me off alone at that age!), so I didn't get to experience it other than seeing it on TV.