The Project "The American Soccer Supporter" is a photo essay on the growth of the American Soccer Supporter. I'm not talking about the average fan who goes to a game. I'm not even talking about the average season ticket holder. I am talking about the person who lives and dies with the team. I am talking about the men and women who stand up the whole game to sing and cheer, to beat on drums, who wave banners and flags, and travel hundreds of miles for an away game.
These fans are the heart of the team. They create the atmosphere and noise that the players feed off of. They create an electric environment that makes others think, I want to join in on the fun. Without these fans, the "Beautiful Game" would not have grown to the popularity it has today.
My project will span the United States documenting the local club supporters. I will be looking at the USL-PDL, the USL-PRO, the NASL, and the MLS. From supporter groups made up of 20 people, to stadium ends full of supporters; I plan on documenting all I can to honor these supporters for what they do for soccer in America.
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