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I just joined this NYCFC supporters forum today and counted at least a dozen groups that support the team in some fashion (at the stadium or virtually) and that seek membership or camaraderie with others. It is interesting and good to note that these groups are not mutually exclusive (you can be part of more than one group and many people are). It would be helpful to have a little more information about each NYCFC Supporters Group / Social Club for fans of NYCFC and to learn such things as approximate number of members; membership requirements / fees; funds; activities supported; stadium location (if applicable) and best point(s) of contact. Please add / amend to the list below as appropriate so that fans can understand their options and find the niches that appeal to them.

Bridge and Tunnel

Bronx Football Social Club-Goodfellas

Bronx Ultras

Brown Bag Social Club

El Barrio Celeste

Hearts of Oak

NYC 12

NYCFC Social Supporters / Staphangers

River Avenue Firm

Sixth Borough Blues (for UK-based fans)

Sixth Borough FC

Third Rail (includes Strong Island Supporters Club and TRLightRail)
1. # of members ~1,600
2. membership fee: $30
3. funds ~$48K
4. activities supported: Match Day TIFO, sponsor viewing parties and teams in local soccer tournament, order and sell logo wear; standing and singing during matches; road trips to away matches
5. stadium location (if applicable): Sections: 235-237
6. best point of contact: http://www.thirdrail.nyc/who-we-are/
 
Updates (hopefully others can add / amend as necessary)

Bridge and Tunnel

Bronx Football Social Club
1. # of members:
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): section 234
6. best point of contact:
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Tavern, located on the corner of 161st Street and Gerard Avenue

Bronx Ultras

Brown Bag Social Club
Established 2014
1. # of members: ~200
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: www.brownbagsc.com
7. Home game pre-game meet up:

El Barrio Celeste

Hearts of Oak
1. # of members
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): section 238
6. best point of contact: HoOmembership@gmail.com for membership; other inquiries: HeartsofOakNYC@gmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/HeartsOfOakNYC
7. Home game pre-game meet up:

NYC 12

NYCFC Social Supporters / Straphangers

River Avenue Firm

Sixth Borough Blues (for UK-based fans)

Sixth Borough FC

Third Rail (includes Strong Island Supporters Club and TRLightRail)
1. # of members ~1,600
2. membership requirements/fee: $30
3. funds ~$48K
4. activities supported: Match Day TIFO, sponsor viewing parties and teams in local soccer tournament, order and sell logo wear; standing and singing during matches; road trips to away matches
5. stadium location (if applicable): Sections: 235-237
6. best point of contact: http://www.thirdrail.nyc/who-we-are/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: billys at 161st and river; march to stadium entry (gate 8)
 
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River Ave Firm and Bronx ultras are the same. RAF is the updated name. However I think they are currently inactive Pattyboybx Pattyboybx ?
Bronx ultras is not active. No affiliation with anyone. We were actually a nice size crew/friends. Too many of the guys chose seating so we had no choice but to throw in the towel. I Recently became a member of HoO. Hopefully some of my friends can follow.
 
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Please reach out to any groups directly that interest you and post a reply with any updates you have on any NYCFC supporters groups / social clubs! Thank you.

Blue New York
Supporters group for NYCFC fans that follow MCFC (We support New York City Football Club, Manchester City Football Club, Melbourne City Football Club, and Yokohama F. Marinos).
Established 2013
1. # of members: 50
2. No membership requirements or fees
3. Funds: NA
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511563478976645/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Mad Hatter (360 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016)

Bridge and Tunnel

Bronx Football Social Club

1. # of members:
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): section 234
6. best point of contact:
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Tavern, located on the corner of 161st Street and Gerard Avenue

Brown Bag Social Club
Established 2014
1. # of members: ~200
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: www.brownbagsc.com
7. Home game pre-game meet up: The Dugout, 880 River Ave., Bronx, NY

El Barrio Celeste

Hearts of Oak
1. # of members
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): section 238
6. best point of contact: HoOmembership@gmail.com for membership; other inquiries: HeartsofOakNYC@gmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/HeartsOfOakNYC
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Bar and Grill, 844 River Ave, Bronx

NYC 12

NYCFC Social Supporters / Straphangers

RAF (River Avenue Firm; previously also known as Bronx Ultras)

Sixth Borough Blues (for UK-based fans)

Sixth Borough FC

Third Rail (includes Strong Island Supporters Club and TRLightRail)
1. # of members ~1,600
2. membership requirements/fee: $30
3. funds ~$48K
4. activities supported: Match Day TIFO, sponsor viewing parties and teams in local soccer tournament, order and sell logo wear; standing and singing during matches; road trips to away matches
5. stadium location (if applicable): Sections: 235-237
6. best point of contact: http://www.thirdrail.nyc/who-we-are/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Billys Sports Bar at 161st and 856 River Ave.; march to stadium entry (gate 8)
 
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Notes on supporters groups follows below. First, unified pre-game march suggestion from Jon Sanchez:

Being that many people have their own pre game agenda. Specific bar, and hang outs they will do before the first game. I wanted to have some unity and solidarity with everyone.
So at 3pm we will start gathering at the park entrance directly across the street from Billy's Sports Bar on River Ave. There is enough space we we all can get together and start chanting and more importantly start celebrating this teams first home game.
Between the times of 330-345 max, we will begin the short walk to Gate 8. The early start time is to ensure everyone gets through security on time, and everyone gets their free pennant at the door.
I would like to thank everyone involved with this, The Third Rail, Brown Bag Social Club, Bronx Football Social Club, Hearts of Oak, and NYCFC Forums.
Please reach out to any groups directly that interest you and post a reply with any updates you have on any NYCFC supporters groups / social clubs! Thank you.

Blue New York
Supporters group for NYCFC fans that follow MCFC (We support New York City Football Club, Manchester City Football Club, Melbourne City Football Club, and Yokohama F. Marinos).
Established 2013
1. # of members: 50
2. No membership requirements or fees
3. Funds: NA
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511563478976645/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Mad Hatter (360 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016)

Bridge and Tunnel

Bronx Football Social Club

1. # of members:
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): section 234
6. best point of contact:
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Tavern, located on the corner of 161st Street and Gerard Avenue

Brown Bag Social Club
Established 2014
1. # of members: ~200
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: www.brownbagsc.com
7. Home game pre-game meet up: The Dugout, 880 River Ave., Bronx, NY

El Barrio Celeste

Hearts of Oak
1. # of members: 60
2. membership requirements/fee: $25
3. funds:
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): section 238
6. best point of contact: HoOmembership@gmail.com for membership; other inquiries: HeartsofOakNYC@gmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/HeartsOfOakNYC
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Bar and Grill, 844 River Ave, Bronx

NYC 12

NYCFC Social Supporters / Straphangers

RAF (River Avenue Firm; previously also known as Bronx Ultras)

Sixth Borough Blues (for UK-based fans)

Sixth Borough FC

Third Rail (includes Strong Island Supporters Club and TRLightRail)
1. # of members ~1,600
2. membership requirements/fee: $30
3. funds ~$48K
4. activities supported: Match Day TIFO, sponsor viewing parties and teams in local soccer tournament, order and sell logo wear; standing and singing during matches; road trips to away matches
5. stadium location (if applicable): Sections: 235-237
6. best point of contact: http://www.thirdrail.nyc/who-we-are/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Billys Sports Bar at 161st and 856 River Ave.; march to stadium entry (gate 8)[/QUOTE]
 
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Bronx Football Social Club
1. # of members: 125
2. membership requirements/fee: N/A
3. funds: N/A
4. activities supported: Beers, Banter & Footy - We're a drinking club with a football problem; Kick ALS
5. stadium location (if applicable): section 234
6. best point of contact: @BxFSC
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Tavern, located on the corner of 161st Street and Gerard Avenue; Away Games: Tryon Public House 4740 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
 
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Hey guys - Im the Founder of Sixth Borough Blues. I'm looking for a little bit of support.
We're closing in on 300 twitter followers, 100 Facebook likes, 200 Instagram followers and over 100 views on YouTube.
Im in the process of finalising our website too which should help the cause but was wondering if there were any tips/ways you guys could help us get a larger following. I've high hopes for our group and would love to be able to arrange trips to NYC for those interested.
Once the website is up and running I'll hopefully be able to establish a number who are willing to sign up to a membership sort of scheme - The true supporters.

Any advice would be hugely appreciated. I don't mind putting money behind the cause as long as it'll be worth it in the long run. Look forward to hearing from you all and keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot. Carl - Sixth Borough Blues

Twitter: @6thBoroughBlues
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sixthboroughblues
Instagram: 6thboroughblues
YouTube: Sixth Borough Blues
Email: sixthboroughblues@gmail.com
 
Notes on supporters groups follows below. First, unified pre-game march suggestion from Jon Sanchez:

Being that many people have their own pre-game agenda. Specific bar, and hang outs they will do before the first game [editors note - see each supporters group below for more details]. I wanted to have some unity and solidarity with everyone.
So at 3pm we will start gathering at the park entrance directly across the street from Billy's Sports Bar on [856] River Ave. There is enough space we we all can get together and start chanting and more importantly start celebrating this teams first home game.
Between the times of 330-345 max, we will begin the short walk to Gate 8. The early start time is to ensure everyone gets through security on time, and everyone gets their free pennant at the door.
I would like to thank everyone involved with this, The Third Rail, Brown Bag Social Club, Bronx Football Social Club, Hearts of Oak, and NYCFC Forums.

Updates made -- to listings for Bronx Football Social Club and Sixth Borough Blues. Please reach out to any groups directly that interest you and post a reply with any updates you have on any NYCFC supporters groups / social clubs! Thank you.

Blue New York
Supporters group for NYCFC fans that follow MCFC (We support New York City Football Club, Manchester City Football Club, Melbourne City Football Club, and Yokohama F. Marinos).
Established 2013
1. # of members: 50
2. No membership requirements or fees
3. Funds: N/A
4. activities supported:
5. Yankee stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511563478976645/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Mad Hatter (360 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016)
8. Away game meet up: Mad Hatter (360 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016)

Bridge and Tunnel

Bronx Football Social Club

1. # of members: 125
2. No membership requirements or fees
3. funds: N/A
4. activities supported: Beers, Banter & Footy - We're a drinking club with a football problem; Kick ALS
5. Yankee stadium location (if applicable): section 234
6. best point of contact: @BxFSC
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Tavern, located on the corner of 161st Street and Gerard Avenue
8. Away game meet up: Tryon Public House, 4740 Broadway, New York, NY 10040

Brown Bag Social Club
Established 2014
1. # of members: ~200
2. membership requirements/fee: TBD
3. funds: TBD
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): TBD
6. best point of contact: www.brownbagsc.com
7. Home game pre-game meet up: The Dugout, 880 River Ave., Bronx, NY
8. Away game meet up (first game): Banter - 132 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (http://banterbrooklyn.com/)

El Barrio Celeste

Hearts of Oak
1. # of members: 60
2. membership requirements/fee: $25
3. funds:
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): section 238
6. best point of contact: HoOmembership@gmail.com for membership; other inquiries: HeartsofOakNYC@gmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/HeartsOfOakNYC
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Bar and Grill, 844 River Ave, Bronx
8. Away game meet up (two locations for first away game): Newburgh Brewing, 88 South Colden Street, Newburgh, NY, 12550 hosted by Hearts Of Oak and Friends of Footy (http://www.newburghbrewing.com/); and Banter - 132 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - hosted by BBSC, Hearts of Oak. and NYC 12 (http://banterbrooklyn.com/)

NYC 12

NYCFC Social Supporters / Straphangers

RAF (River Avenue Firm; previously also known as Bronx Ultras)

Sixth Borough Blues (for UK-based fans)
New York City FC supporters group based in the United Kingdom; looking for advice on developing their group
1. # of members: 300 twitter followers, 100 Facebook likes, 200 Instagram followers and over 100 views on YouTube
2. Membership requirements or fees: TBD
3. Funds: TBD
4. activities supported: website development; planning future trips to NYC
5. stadium location (if applicable): N/A
6. best point of contact: Twitter: @6thBoroughBlues; Facebook: www.facebook.com/sixthboroughblues; Instagram: 6thboroughblues; YouTube: Sixth Borough Blues; Email: sixthboroughblues@gmail.com
7. Game meet up:

Sixth Borough FC

Third Rail (includes Strong Island Supporters Club and TRLightRail)
1. # of members: ~1,600
2. membership requirements/fee: $30
3. funds ~$48K
4. activities supported: Match Day TIFO, sponsor viewing parties and teams in local soccer tournament, order and sell logo wear; standing and singing during matches; road trips to away matches
5. stadium location (if applicable): Sections: 235-237
6. best point of contact: http://www.thirdrail.nyc/who-we-are/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Billys Sports Bar at 161st and 856 River Ave.; march to stadium entry (gate 8)
8. Away game meet up:
 
Does anyone have information on these four groups: Bridge and Tunnel, El Barrio Celeste, NYCFC Social Supporters / Straphangers or Sixth Borough FC? Are they not getting off the ground (at least not for now)? Should they be removed from the list?

Blue New York
Supporters group for NYCFC fans that follow MCFC (We support New York City Football Club, Manchester City Football Club, Melbourne City Football Club, and Yokohama F. Marinos).
Established 2013
1. # of members: 50
2. No membership requirements or fees
3. Funds: N/A
4. activities supported:
5. Yankee stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511563478976645/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Mad Hatter (360 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016)
8. Away game meet up: Mad Hatter (360 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016)

Bridge and Tunnel

Bronx Football Social Club

1. # of members: 125
2. No membership requirements or fees
3. funds: N/A
4. activities supported: Beers, Banter & Footy - We're a drinking club with a football problem; Kick ALS
5. Yankee stadium location (if applicable): section 234
6. best point of contact: @BxFSC
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Tavern, located on the corner of 161st Street and Gerard Avenue
8. Away game meet up: Tryon Public House, 4740 Broadway, New York, NY 10040 (http://www.tryonpublichouse.com/), 1/2 block south of Dyckman Street and steps from the "A" train (200 Street/Dyckman stop)

Brown Bag Social Club
Established 2014
1. # of members: ~200
2. membership requirements/fee: TBD
3. funds: TBD
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): TBD
6. best point of contact: www.brownbagsc.com
7. Home game pre-game meet up: The Dugout, 880 River Ave., Bronx, NY
8. Away game meet up (first game): Banter - 132 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (http://banterbrooklyn.com/)

El Barrio Celeste

Hearts of Oak
1. # of members: 60
2. membership requirements/fee: $25
3. funds:
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): section 238
6. best point of contact: HoOmembership@gmail.com for membership; other inquiries: HeartsofOakNYC@gmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/HeartsOfOakNYC
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Bar and Grill, 844 River Ave, Bronx
8. Away game meet up (two locations for second away game): Newburgh Brewing, 88 South Colden Street, Newburgh, NY, 12550 hosted by Hearts Of Oak and Friends of Footy (http://www.newburghbrewing.com/); and Blaise in Hell's Kitchen (765 9th Avenue)

NYC 12
1. # of members:
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: https://twitter.com/12NYC
7. Home game pre-game meet up:
8. Away game meet up:

NYCFC Supporters Forum
Away game meet up: Ryan's Daughter, 350 E 85th St, Manhattan

NYCFC Social Supporters / Straphangers

RAF (River Avenue Firm; previously also known as Bronx Ultras)
1. # of members:
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: https://twitter.com/riveravefirm
7. Home game pre-game meet up:
8. Away game meet up:

Sixth Borough Blues (for UK-based fans)
New York City FC supporters group based in the United Kingdom; looking for advice on developing their group
1. # of members: 300 twitter followers, 100 Facebook likes, 200 Instagram followers and over 100 views on YouTube
2. Membership requirements or fees: TBD
3. Funds: TBD
4. activities supported: website development; planning future trips to NYC
5. stadium location (if applicable): N/A
6. best point of contact: Twitter: @6thBoroughBlues; Facebook: www.facebook.com/sixthboroughblues; Instagram: 6thboroughblues; YouTube: Sixth Borough Blues; Email: sixthboroughblues@gmail.com
7. Game meet up:

Sixth Borough FC

Third Rail (includes Strong Island Supporters Club and TRLightRail)
1. # of members: ~1,600
2. membership requirements/fee: $30
3. funds ~$48K
4. activities supported: Match Day TIFO, sponsor viewing parties and teams in local soccer tournament, order and sell logo wear; standing and singing during matches; road trips to away matches
5. stadium location (if applicable): Sections: 235-237
6. best point of contact: http://www.thirdrail.nyc/who-we-are/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Billys Sports Bar at 161st and 856 River Ave.; march to stadium entry (gate 8)
8. Away game meet up: Nevada Smiths, 100 3rd Avenue, Manhattan 10003 (expect big turnout - arrive early
 
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NYCFC Social was initially started as a loosely organized group of non-SG affiliated supporters. It's been dormant since BBSC and Goodfellas started gaining traction.
 
lue New York
Supporters group for NYCFC fans that follow MCFC (We support New York City Football Club, Manchester City Football Club, Melbourne City Football Club, and Yokohama F. Marinos).
Established 2013
1. # of members: 50
2. No membership requirements or fees
3. Funds: N/A
4. activities supported:
5. Yankee stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511563478976645/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Mad Hatter (360 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016)
8. Away game meet up: Mad Hatter (360 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016)

Bridge and Tunnel

Bronx Football Social Club

1. # of members: 125
2. No membership requirements or fees
3. funds: N/A
4. activities supported: Beers, Banter & Footy - We're a drinking club with a football problem; Kick ALS
5. Yankee stadium location (if applicable): section 234
6. best point of contact: @BxFSC
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Tavern, located on the corner of 161st Street and Gerard Avenue
8. Away game meet up: Tryon Public House, 4740 Broadway, New York, NY 10040 (http://www.tryonpublichouse.com/), 1/2 block south of Dyckman Street and steps from the "A" train (200 Street/Dyckman stop)

Brown Bag Social Club
Established 2014
1. # of members: ~200
2. membership requirements/fee: TBD
3. funds: TBD
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): TBD
6. best point of contact: www.brownbagsc.com
7. Home game pre-game meet up: The Dugout, 880 River Ave., Bronx, NY
8. Away game meet up (first game): Banter - 132 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (http://banterbrooklyn.com/)

El Barrio Celeste

Hearts of Oak
1. # of members: 80+
2. membership requirements/fee: $25
3. funds:
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable): section 238
6. best point of contact: HoOmembership@gmail.com for membership; other inquiries:HeartsofOakNYC@gmail.com; https://www.facebook.com/HeartsOfOakNYC
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Yankee Bar and Grill, 844 River Ave, Bronx
8. Away game meet up (two locations for second away game): Newburgh Brewing, 88 South Colden Street, Newburgh, NY, 12550 hosted by Hearts Of Oak and Friends of Footy (http://www.newburghbrewing.com/); and Blaise in Hell's Kitchen (765 9th Avenue)

NYC 12
1. # of members:
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: https://twitter.com/12NYC
7. Home game pre-game meet up:
8. Away game meet up:

NYCFC Supporters Forum
Away game meet up: Ryan's Daughter, 350 E 85th St, Manhattan

NYCFC Social Supporters / Straphangers

RAF (River Avenue Firm; previously also known as Bronx Ultras)
1. # of members:
2. membership requirements/fee:
3. funds
4. activities supported:
5. stadium location (if applicable):
6. best point of contact: https://twitter.com/riveravefirm
7. Home game pre-game meet up:
8. Away game meet up:

Sixth Borough Blues (for UK-based fans)
New York City FC supporters group based in the United Kingdom; looking for advice on developing their group
1. # of members: 300 twitter followers, 100 Facebook likes, 200 Instagram followers and over 100 views on YouTube
2. Membership requirements or fees: TBD
3. Funds: TBD
4. activities supported: website development; planning future trips to NYC
5. stadium location (if applicable): N/A
6. best point of contact: Twitter: @6thBoroughBlues; Facebook: www.facebook.com/sixthboroughblues;Instagram: 6thboroughblues; YouTube: Sixth Borough Blues; Email: sixthboroughblues@gmail.com
7. Game meet up:

Sixth Borough FC

Third Rail (includes Strong Island Supporters Club and TRLightRail)
1. # of members: ~1,600
2. membership requirements/fee: $30
3. funds ~$48K
4. activities supported: Match Day TIFO, sponsor viewing parties and teams in local soccer tournament, order and sell logo wear; standing and singing during matches; road trips to away matches
5. stadium location (if applicable): Sections: 235-237
6. best point of contact: http://www.thirdrail.nyc/who-we-are/
7. Home game pre-game meet up: Billys Sports Bar at 161st and 856 River Ave.; march to stadium entry (gate 8)
8. Away game meet up: Nevada Smiths, 100 3rd Avenue, Manhattan 10003 (expect big turnout - arrive early