The oldest supporters club in Major League Soccer

The Empire Supporters Club, or ESC, is the oldest supporters club in Major League Soccer and the oldest and largest supporters club dedicated to Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer. | File Image: DailyHarrison.com

One of the most intriguing aspects of soccer from around the world is the unprecedented support that fans put behind their teams. To a large extent, what is happening in the stands is a spectacle itself and often nearly as exciting as the action on the field.

Singing, jumping, flags, smoke bombs, flares, etc all bring a special atmosphere to games that typical American sports lack.  Various MLS supporters groups have been attempting to replicate the passion and intensity of European and Latin American fan groups in America.

One of the most notable is New York's fan group, the Empire Supporters Club.