ISC is a collective of soccer supporters groups dedicated to upholding the values of inclusivity, respect, and the authentic support of soccer in North America.
History Over Profits!
New scarf drop. Easy to bring into stadiums (hint, hint).
Thanks to
@STLCitySantos
for the design! Happy to launch this in partnership with
@ISCSupporters
- all proceeds going to charity!
Pre-order yours:
#SaveTheCup
#SaveUSOC
The Independent Supporters Council (ISC), representing dedicated soccer fans across North America, voices deep concern regarding Major League Soccer's (MLS) decision to withdraw their first teams from the US Open Cup.
Read our stance:
We reaffirm our stance on the US Open Cup from December, as our opinion remains unchanged. We urge others to share this thread or create their own in solidarity.
Statement from December 2023:
#SaveTheCup
#SaveUSOC
#USOC2024
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@opencup
The Independent Supporters Council (ISC), representing dedicated soccer fans across North America, voices deep concern regarding Major League Soccer's (MLS) decision to withdraw their first teams from the US Open Cup.
Read our stance:
"We no longer have faith in the system to protect those currently playing on teams in the NWSL."
Read our statement on the recent allegations of abuse, harassment, and misconduct in the NWSL:
This year our ISC members voted to
#SupportOurPlayers
and continue to hold FO’s who remain silent and complicit accountable.
No FO will be awarded as the 2021 Front Office of the Year.
#NoMoreSilence
#OnwardISC
Supporter groups from NWSL have come together and created and signed off on a new Code of Conduct. We will be pushing this to the league while they enforce themselves across the nation.
#NWSLSGs
And just like that, the 11th Annual Conference comes to a wrap. We hope our reps leave feeling educated and empowered! We can’t wait to see what 2020 has in store for us.
Our statement on recent incidents regarding racial discrimination around NWSL written in collaboration with our
#NWSL
supporter group members
🔗
(Website link includes a url to a
@BWP_Collective
statement from April 13, 2021.)
🗣MLS publishes new Fan Code of Conduct
"We want to thank the MLS officials for consulting with the ISC in developing this language for 2020 and beyond."
Read our full statement below:
#AUnitedFront
Hate has no place in soccer and will not be tolerated. The ISC issues a statement of condemnation of Charlotte Independence owner Dan DiMicco and urges the USL to take action.
#HateHasNoPlace
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#StopAsianHate
The Independent Supporters Council is excited to announce that we will be meeting with Major League Soccer,
@timbersarmy
,
@WeAreECS
, and
@GorillaFC
on September 19. (1/2)
We are excited to announce that the 2021 ISC Conference will be hosted in Portland, Oregon.
Congratulations to
@PDXRivetersSG
! The Rose City Riveters will be the first solo
#NWSL
group to host conference. 🌹🌹
More details 👉
#BAONPDX
🚩🏳️🚩🏳️🚩
As if life during a pandemic couldn't be difficult enough, we continue to encounter police brutality against our black communities.
We offer solidarity and support to our friends in Minnesota. Stay safe and strong.
#MNUFC
#BlackLivesMatter
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
"MLS's withdrawal of their first teams from the Cup is not only a disservice to the fans but also to the sport itself. It undermines the inclusive nature of American soccer, where dreams and ambitions are nurtured on the principle of open competition."
The Austin City Council just voted in favor of bringing the Crew to Austin with a 7-4 vote. We are disappointed in this and hope that the courts will come through and keep the Crew in Columbus where they belong. We will continue to be
#SaveTheCrew
.
We worked with our members
@107ist
/
@timbersarmy
and their front office to help give supporters a precedent on items that contain the words "anti-racism" and "anti-fascism". You can read here:
"We cannot, in good faith, tell our members, LGBT+ people or allies that this is a
#WorldCup
for all."
🗣 Fan organizations from North America & Europe are disappointed in the lack of engagement from FIFA & Qatar over the safety of LGBTQIA+ fans at WC2022.🏳️🌈
⤵️Full statement.
Welcome The
@mixtape615
to ISC!
The MixTape 615 is the first ever Black-led Supporter Group of
@NashvilleSC
. They are soccer enthusiasts and resemble the many vibrant communities that represent Nashville.
🏆 Supporters, we encourage you to share your
@opencup
experiences with us. Whether your USOC story is 2 sentences or 2 pages, it's crucial to emphasize the importance of the cup. We urge you & your communities to take action.
When you share use the tags:
#SaveTheCup
#SaveUSOC
The Independent Supporters Council stands with
@Section8Chicago
in emphasizing that clear and open communication is necessary. We are calling for
#ClarityForChicago
in our statement. Please share and pressure
@ChicagoFire
to meet with their supporters.
There are no words to describe the loss of Grant Wahl. Like many in our soccer communities, we are deeply saddened to hear of his passing.
Our thoughts are with Grant’s family and dearest friends.
May his passion for the game and humanity live on through all of us.
📢 Let us be clear: we are not happy with the quality of refereeing on the field right now.
Referees are not an accessory to the game, but an integral part of the safety and quality of the sport.
Share with us how you’re showing support for the
@PSRAofficials
!
We continue to give a huge shout-out to the
#MLS
fans and supporters groups who have come up with some great ways to support us over the first few weeks of the season.
From boycotts of games, to boycotts of merch and concessions, to banners/cards/signs...we thank you for your
🗣 “We do not want or need more World Cups.”
🌍 National fans’ groups from across the 6 football confederations have issued a joint statement opposing plans to hold the World Cup every two years.
#️⃣
#No2YearWorldCup
.
@BPCMLS
is aware of the alleged racial verbal assault against Diego Chara that occurred in last Saturday’s match between the
@TimbersFC
and
@MNUFC
. BPC joins the Timbers club in full support of Diego Chara.
#togethertherewillbechange
✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
As we go into this weekend, please be hyper aware at all stadiums. There have been murmurs of white supremacists returning to stadiums to cause issues. Watch out for your soccer family and remember that this ideology has no place in our communities.
#AUnitedFront
ISC, ECS, GFC, and TA have concluded our meeting with MLS regarding Iron Front imagery, Fan Code of Conduct, and inclusion education. At this time, no final decisions have been made, and we look forward to continuing our conversation on Tuesday, 9/24.
#AUnitedFront
Congratulations to
@TheCurseNM
and
@blackdiamondsnm
, who will be hosting the 2023 ISC Conference. The Curse and Black Diamonds are the first USL groups to host our annual conference independently.
See you in Albuquerque in 2023!
ISC will hold strong to the 4 items we have published to represent all members in the Code of Conduct discussions. We look forward to sharing about the meeting once it has happened. (2/2)
"The answer there is simple: any signage that’s political or fails to comply with the MLS Supporter Code of Conduct, which is now clearly spelled out."
Actually, it's pretty vague. We stand with Timbers Army over this issue.
Also, interesting to bring NWSL into the mix...
We just finished another call with
@MLS
and continue to be positive on the progress being made in regards to the Code of Conduct. The intensive work being done by all involved shows the dedication to making our stadiums the most inclusive and welcoming that we can.
Regarding the Wooden Spoon:
The ISC doesn't intend on "awarding" any Wooden Spoons to teams/groups from any leagues for the 2020 season.
The board felt it was inappropriate to offer such a distinction for shortened and geographically-limited seasons.
Thank you to
@lisainog
and
@NWSL
for meeting with our NWSL reps tonight and giving supporters a voice at the table. We are grateful for this relationship and look forward to the future.
We are incredibly excited to be teaming up with
@BPCMLS
,
@USLBPA
, and
@BWP_Collective
for a project to amplify the meaning of
#Juneteenth
and the activism around the forming of their organizations to the greater soccer community.
We participated in another follow up call with
@MLS
today in regards to the progress on the reworking of the Code of Conduct. Continued thanks to
@timbersarmy
,
@GorillaFC
, and
@WeAreECS
for their continued involvement as well as all who have supported every step of the way.
💎 We'd like to formerly welcome,
@blackdiamondsnm
to ISC!
Formed in June 2021, Black Diamonds is an independent supporters group for
@NewMexicoUTD
that was founded by ardent Black soccer supporters.
We would like to extend a big welcome to our newest members,
@CapyBrava
!
Founded in April 2022, CapyBrava celebrate the youth talent of the Columbus Crew at all levels and are the very first MLSNextPro SG to join our ranks.
We are so excited to have them!
🗣️ We are B E Y O N D excited to announce that
@BurnItDownPod
will be joining us at our 2022 Conference.
🎉 Bigger news 👉 they’ll be hosting a panel with us!
❗️ Stay tuned for more info.
And until then...
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. As we head into June and our celebrations for Pride, remember that ALL are welcome in this beautiful game. We look forward to celebrating members of the LGBTQIA+ community not just today, but every day.
Congratulations to
@KCCauldron
for winning Philanthropic Group of the Year! The work you are doing in and around Kansas City is incredible! Shouts to
@107ist
for coming in 2nd and
@MidnightRiders
and
@TerminusLegion
tying for 3rd!
Our statement regarding PRO's decision to fight the unionization efforts of their NWSL & USL Officials in PRO2.
Our PRO2 officials desire a professional structure as well as training & instruction environments needed to improve the officiating in these leagues.
#PRO
#NWSL
#USL
📢 Ticket pricing caps have been set for
@MLS
post-season.
"We are excited about this news and are thankful for the work put in by our contacts at Major League Soccer who were also committed to this progress in ticketing for supporters and fans."
🔗:
Welcome
@TigresDNorthEnd
to ISC!
Lxs Tigres del NorthEnd came together to build community at the intersection of sports culture and social justice, taking cue from working class, radical, revolutionary futbol supporters around the world.
2019 Top 9?!? More like top 35 for us. Shout out to all of the groups who joined the ISC in 2019! This year wouldn't have been what it was without every single group banding together to EDUCATE, SUPPORT, ADVOCATE, COLLABORATE, AMPLIFY, SHARE, and STAND.
We can't wait for 2020!
The Independent Supporters Council has opened up a portion of our website for
#AUnitedFront
facts, desired changes we would like to discuss, and is asking for help collecting data around all leagues.
Join us and spread the word.
We are super excited to welcome
@SLCITYPunks
as our newest members of ISC!
St Louis City Punks "foster an inclusive, positive community." They seek to "lift each other up, bring awareness to mental health & suicide prevention, & have fun at matches...& other community events"
🔴⚫️ Welcome
@ResurgenceATL
to ISC!
Resurgence is a group of Atlanta United FC supporters that prides itself on the love of the game and the city. Their organization is dedicated to supporting their club, giving back to their community, and promoting local soccer culture.
Congratulations to
@ForwardMSNFC
for winning Front Office of the Year. You guys have embodied the essence of the beautiful game and we are honored to be full mingo! Shouts to
@SkyBlueFC
for coming in 2nd and
@SoundersFC
for coming in 3rd!
We recently welcomed
@StLouligans
to ISC.
Since 2010, St. Louligans have supported all levels of soccer in St. Louis. Today, they are primarily supporting
@stlCITYsc
(MLS), as they continue working to grow the game locally and engage their community leading up to 2023.
To help us celebrate Pride this year, we enlisted some friends to tell us about their experiences of being LGBTQIA+ in the soccer community. Join us next weekend on Instagram as we discuss topics on how to embrace their communities and amplify their voices.
#ISCPride2020
We are aware of the multiple protests and walkouts this weekend. Again, we encourage everyone to submit reports to us of imagery and words going into stadiums so we can continue to collect data.
Welcome,
@fleurdenoise
to ISC!
Fleur de Noise is a collective of CITY Supporters united under the common goal of bringing the noise, and being the heartbeat of every CITY Gameday. Built on the pillars of Live, Loud, Local they always show up for the city and the sport.
🏳️🌈 We are excited to officially launch our 2023 Pride Project! Supporters around the United States and Canada are a driving force in ensuring that our soccer stadiums and communities are ones that are inclusive to everyone, no matter whom they love.
🔗:
Starting Saturday off with our special guest,
@joeywh1te
, from
@PrideinFootball
and
@3Lionspride
. We are honored to hear the work being done in England to make inclusive stadiums! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️⚽️
We recently announced that we will be headed to Albuquerque, NM for the 2023 Annual Conference.
@TheCurseNM
and
@blackdiamondsnm
are the first USL groups to host our annual conference independently.
Check out their New Mexico Bid Video!
In a week, over 100 reps from over 40 groups will descend on Baltimore for our 11th Annual Conference. We are so excited for all the shared ideas, conversations, panels and more!