THE 'GERMAN MODEL' EXPLAINED: SUPPORTER INVOLVEMENT
Really good overview of how Germany’s fan-owned club model actually works from Supporters Direct.
As discussed yesterday, the presence of the ‘50 + 1’ rule in DFB and DFL statutes means that supporter ownership (or majority control) is enshrined in German football. This is supporter involvement at its most clear-cut: the opportunity for meaningful involvement in every aspect of the club - from electing board members to organising community projects - is guaranteed.
Renderings of the future Yongin Sports Park Stadium (37,155 capacity) in South Korea, planned home of Yongin City FC.
Cape Town Stadium, 2010 World Cup stadium (better known originally as Green Point Stadium).
(via wongwong)
MLS Supporter Stories
The Guardian takes a look at “a sporting sub-culture that at times has clung on by its fingertips in North America.”
Congrats to Olympique Lyonnais, winners of the UEFA Women’s Champions League today in front of a record crowd of 50,212 at the Olympiastadion in Munich, defeating FFC Frankfurt.
Serbian Cup Final report from yesterday, Crvena Zvezda vs Borac Cacak. More than 10,000 Delije in Krusevac for the game and they made great choreo, pyro and pitch invasion!
Chicago Soccer Tumblr To Follow
I’ll be contributing to a new Tumblr based around the history and culture of soccer in Chicago, Peel1909 (named after a founding father of the sport here in the Windy City).
Obviously there’ll be a lot about the Fire on it, but the city’s past pro teams will be featured regularly too. Give the Tumblr a follow and a reblog if you’re interested.
Storify: The Fire's First 15 to 100
Very nice use of Storify by the Chicago Fire, illustrating the first 15 Fire players to reach 100 appearances for the club as midfielder Marco Pappa is set to hit that mark this weekend.
Nice graphic design out of the Columbus fanbase, this Facebook timeline cover put together by Massive City Football Fan Corps.
The German Model of Fan Ownership
Excellent background on the German model of fan ownership from Supporters Direct.
