Seems to me, Real Madrid and Chelsea home crowds could take a lesson from the Timbers Army. Our home fan support seems to swell when our boys are down. As our second season begins next year, and with ticket demand higher than last year, I'm certain that fan passion will grow. As our team matures, so should our fan support, and this will surely lead to further success on the pitch.

Check out this article regarding depressed fans and how their lack of support can affect their teams.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alan-black/european-soccer-crowds_b_1153111.html