ACES tops list of most important things to know about MLS

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 18, 2010 -- Listed ahead of MLS Commissioner Don Garber and the State of Florida, ACES placed atop MLS-Rumors.com March 15th 2010 digest of the most important things for MLSR readers to know.

During ACES’ 2009 inaugural season, MLS-Rumors.com reported extensively on the growth of the ACES movement in the US and UK as well as the fan-oriented ACES Cup, which ultimately awarded Chivas USA’s Union Ultras a cash award in recognition for their grassroots effort to support their club.

Commenting on the MLSR mention, ACES co-founder Nico Borchert explained “We weren’t all surprised to see a Seattle-centric site like MLS-Rumors put ‘tifo’ last on their list, but we’re certainly humbled by our top-billing.”

“All we are is a face for of the thousands of hard-core soccer supporters in North America who dedicate their time and money to representing their city and supporting their club. Any accolades we receive are just recognition of the amazing things going on with soccer supporter culture in North America right now.” Added Borchert

In addition to placing ACES atop their listing, MLS-Rumors.com also commented on how ACES’ growth has kept pace with league expansion, stating that the group is “Expected to swell in numbers upon Portland and Vancouver admission to The League [sic].” Due to unanticipated demand in 2009, ACES sold out three subsequent scarf runs and is adding new merchandise in 2010 to aid fundraising for the 2010 ACES Cup award.

“As the Ultras movement has taken hold in North America we’ve seen amazing growth.” said co-founder Andrew Wheaton. “We single out Seattle because of its excessive commercialism, but you could say that ACES is ‘against modern soccer’ in general because we want to protect the authenticity and access that hard-core supporters demand. In 2010, we’ll continue to campaign against anything that threatens that such as the Sounders reliance on team-sponsored fan displays, marching bands and artificial crowd noise. Recognition by sources like MLS-Rumors only helps get this message out.” Added Wheaton

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