My story is about Liverpool supporters club New York. Liverpool supporters club New York was formed in 1995 by passionate expatriate Scouse and Irish reds. “There were 20 hardcore fans at the beginning and it went from strength to strength as popularity of both Liverpool and game of soccer became more and more widely known.” said Professor Simon Davis. 11 Street Bar in East Village is the current home of Liverpool supporters club New York. Supporters of reds gather at 11 street bar on match days to support their team with other reds. Davis said, “I think it gives them sense of geographic community togetherness. They are not set around their living room merely watching television.” They sing their chants/songs while watching the match. Fields of Anfield Road, His armband proved… and When the reds go marching on are current favorite of Liverpool supporters at 11 Street Bar.
Liverpool supporters club have tried to have a positive impact on the community. They raised more than $4,000 for Downtown United Soccer Club to provide Football playing opportunities for underprivileged kids. They also ran two food drives for a mission near 11 Street Bar. Liverpool supporters club will be working with Downtown United Soccer Club this fall to raise money to support kids playing soccer in the New York area. They will be playing in Downtown United Soccer Club charity tournament on October 10, 2009 at pier 40.
This story would be found in the sports section of NY Post or Daily News.
Disclaimer: I am supporter of Liverpool Football Club and member of Liverpool supporters club New York.
