Video: "They Think We're Scum."

Copa 90 dropped by earlier this year to get some feedback on rivalries in MLS and, of course, NYCFC vs Red Bull had to be included. In addition to NYC, they hit Vancouver, Seattle and Portland. Check out this video to see what they learned.

Does football exist in America? Here's a look at how MLS rivalries are growing, with the New York and Cascadia derbies providing bigger scenes every year. Subscribe to COPA90: http://bit.ly/Copa90Subscribe Check out COPA90 US for the North American voice on the global game: https://www.youtube.com/user/kick Check out our new website: http://bit.ly/Copa90 About COPA90: At COPA90 we believe that football is the universal language.

Photos: #Railgate at Bronx Brewery

Photos by Kevin Cifuentes. 

Thanks to everyone that came out to the #Railgate at Bronx Brewery! We had over 100 members and their guests party with us and we had a great time. Thanks so much to The Bronx Brewery and STUF'd Food Truck. 

Check out this short photoset and visit Kevin's Instagram page (linked above) for more. 

Tifo - A Process

On August 6th we will display our latest tifo. It's a 2 panel project with each piece measuring 40' x 50'. Here are some quick notes about the process:

- 16 people worked on the tifo.
- Over 15 hours were invested from start to finish.
- Approximately 20 gallons of paint were used. 
- 6 pizzas were consumed. 
- 1 incredible memory was made.
- The tifo will be displayed for up to 45 seconds. 

Tifo is one of the experiences that help define supporter culture and we are proud of and thankful for the people who volunteered the time and energy to help this process along. Check out some photos from the day below to take a behind the scenes look at how it's done. If you want to get involved in tifo in the future, please shoot us an e-mail at membership@thirdrail.nyc. 

Throwback Thursday: Dallas/Frisco 2015

Two years ago The Third Rail traveled to Frisco, Texas to watch NYCFC play FC Dallas. We reached out to Blue Moon Dallas, a Manchester City supporters group in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and were welcomed with open arms to their city. This short video captures some of that moment and will forever be in our hearts and minds when we think back on year one. 

Day of Giving Back in Denton, TX

Community service is, and always will be, a key component of what we do as a supporters group. Today we were fortunate enough to be invited to assist another supporters group half way across the country on the most important community event of their season. 

The Dallas Beer Guardians in conjunction with G.O.A.L. (Guys and Girls Operating As Leaders) provided support to 500 youth participating in a double elimination tournament 3 groups; Elementary, Boys and Girls. It was an amazing day for youth soccer players in Dallas that we were happy and proud to be apart of.

G.O.A.L.'s mission is to nurture leadership qualities among second language learners and at-risk students through mental, emotional, and physical wellness in a high-trust environment.

Check out some of the photos from the day. 

Jack Harrison: Road to City

The story of Jack Harrison’s childhood in England and how, with the guidance of his Mother, he took a risk and left the famed Manchester United Academy for America to further his education. Eventually, he worked his way through high school and college to Major League Soccer and New York City Football Club.

via Auctus Productions

Preview: TR x PV Bobblehead

Here's a preview of the The Third Rail Patrick Vieira bobblehead. (This pre-production preview may vary slightly from the final product.) This unique piece is a giveaway to the first 1,000 members for the 2017 season and should be arriving in the first half of June. 

Final Product may vary slightly.

New Summer Scarves!

The weather is heating up and so is The Third Rail merchandise. This Friday, two new limited edition summer weight scarves are on sale on our webstore. The first is a fresh new design by William Conklin featuring a unique line pattern on a white background and is made of a lightweight and breathable jersey material. The other is a youth size scarf made exclusively for our Light Rail children. It features the TR Pigeon, a bold orange side that highlights The Light Rail and is also made of lightweight and breathable jersey material. 

We look forward to seeing these around the stadium on gamedays. Check out the preview images below and be sure to come back on Friday at 9 am to purchase from our webstore!

Topps Now Villa 50 Yard Goal Trading Card

What do you do when you're nearing the final whistle of a soccer match, you've missed a few goal scoring opportunities, you have a breakaway opportunity that starts at midfield, you're covered by two defenders and you're just too tired to try and run it out. Well, when you're David Villa, you just chip the keeper from 53.5 yards out. +1. Game. 

The Third Rail was there and it was a moment of pure bliss. Commemorate a surefire goal of the year candidate with this Topps Now trading card. This card is limited to the number purchased in 24 hours so act now to secure your copy. Sales close tomorrow, 4/18/17, at around 2 pm. Click the link below to purchase! Time is ticking...

THIRD RAIL MEMBERS BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR MEMBER APP FOR AN EXCLUSIVE DEAL!

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Kicking + Screening #SoccerSocialHour

Join in this Saturday for a special #SoccerSocialHour to raise money for America SCORES New York.

The NY soccer community will come together this Saturday at Brooklyn Brewery for a special event to support America SCORES NY. Tickets include all-you-can-drink Brooklyn Brewery beers, snacks from Insomnia Cookies, popcorn from Nitehawk Cinemas, and entry into a very cool raffle.

And as a K+S supporter, you can get a 23% discount on tickets. Simply click the BUY TICKETS button below and use the code KANDS.
 

Click here for more info and to purchase tickets.

Event Details:

• K+S #SoccerSocialHour w/ America SCORES NY
• Saturday, April 8, 9:00PM to Midnight
• Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (MAP | Subway: L train to Bedford Ave.)

Tickets:
$50 with discount code KANDS (regular price: $65)

• Unlimited beer, chance to win great prizes, snacks from Insomnia Cookies, popcorn from Nitehawk Cinema

Raffle prizes include, among others:

• Samsung tablet
• signed Thomas Muller Bayern Munich jersey
• K+S New York 2017 festival passes
• Fitness classes from SoulCycle, Swerve, and more
• Sunskis eyewear

Click here for more info and to purchase tickets.