As much as it pains me to say it, DC United have impressive supporters’ groups, in particular Barra Brava and the Screaming Eagles. Sadly for them, their fervent support didn’t help them as they lost in the playoffs to the Fire once again this year. No, I couldn’t resist the cheap shot, and I’m not sorry about it.

Photo credit: Krazy Kanadian on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion photo pool.
I’d say “there’s always next year,” but that’s really more a Chicago thing, isn’t it?
Not on the south side of Chicago, Max. I try not to pay attention to patrons of Wrigley Field.