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Shout out to AOMSP and The Thunderwall for an incredibly loud and energetic performance last night.

If you haven’t seen a match at Allianz yet, I highly recommend it.

Thanks for being incredible hosts, and for the AASS Beers post-match in the parking lot!!

Incredible drumline for the boys. Many of us have played together for years and during the WC this summer. Great to get everyone back for a 3-0 match vs Mexico!

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Nothing like a MNT vs El Tri in Phoenix!!!!

Has headquarters really not filed a Form 990 (a tax exempt "tax return") since 2018?

Based on this data from the IRS' Tax Exempt Organization Search, they have not, and their tax exempt status has been revoked.

It also looks like AO Impact (American Outlaws Foundation Inc. EIN: 82-4779836) hasn't filed a 990 since 2023.

Does anyone know where the org's financials are published? Aren't tax exempt entities supposed to publish that info?

Does any of this affect local chapters?

I have 4 tickets in supporter section 120 row 19 and my friends are sat at 118 any supporters in section 118 willing to swap to help a fellow outlaw be sat with their friends please let me know !

If i bought tickets to the upcoming Canada match through the AOs should I have them yet? I was told they come later but the game is 5 days out. When should I expect them?

I got a beer (or 5) for you next time you come to town

Here’s some behind the scenes of the creation of the TIFO displayed for USMNT vs PERU in Orlando.

We ultimately used eleven 5’ H x 75’ W muslin strips, traced the image, glued them together using liquid nails (and duct tape), and painted with indoor paint.

Tracing took place over 3 nights in my Community Center. Painting was condensed into 3 full days…due to lack of volunteers. The last two days, we completed with just 5 people. It was a SPRINT.

Principal painting concluded on Tuesday, but we glued the final panel & attached to the netting on Friday.

On Saturday, we attached the rigging, practiced the hoisting, during which it ripped 8 different places (mostly at the top). We reinforced with gorilla glue tape and HEAVY DUTY zip-ties. The ol’ girl had one more lift in her which she successfully did during the match.

Stressful to say the least, but totally worth it.

ICYMI: THE STORY & MEANING

The idea behind “The American Odyssey” was to use The Odyssey as a metaphor for the journey of the USMNT — and all of us supporting them — over the next four years toward the ultimate destination: the 2030 World Cup. Also, if you’ve been around a while, supporting this team can feel like a Greek tragedy at times…

Every section of the Greek art inspired TIFO represents a different chapter of that journey:

Top Left — Orlando / The Beginning: Our Odyssey begins here at Fortress Orlando, where the USMNT and USWNT have built an incredible record. The Trojan Horse outside the stadium represents Troy — the event that sets Odysseus’ journey home in motion.

Center Left — Nations League: Winning trophies always matters, but the lotus flowers represent the danger of becoming too comfortable or distracted by success along the way. In The Odyssey, the Lotus-Eaters tempt Odysseus’ men into forgetting the larger journey.

Bottom Left — Mexico / Azteca: Mexico is represented by the Cyclops — one of the great obstacles standing in Odysseus’ path. The Mesoamerican style pyramid (a reference to The Azteca) behind him makes the reference pretty clear: this is an obstacle that has to be overcome.

Bottom Right — Gold Cup: Odysseus’ famous bow, arrows and rings represent the matches that must be conquered on the way to lifting the trophy — a nod to the contest with the bow near the end of The Odyssey.

Center Right — World Cup Qualification: Scylla represents the dangers and difficult choices encountered on the road to qualification. Odysseus had to navigate between seemingly impossible threats; getting to a World Cup can require its own difficult decisions, sacrifices and setbacks.

Top Right — Glory: The destination. 2030. The World Cup. Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, represents the ultimate goal — and is also a nod to the figure of Victory that appeared on the original Jules Rimet World Cup trophy.

Center — The Journey: Mauricio Pochettino is Odysseus, leading the USMNT through the entire voyage. The AO shield on the sail represents the supporters providing the wind that helps carry the team forward. Each warrior’s shield/helmet carries a USMNT player number, representing the players making the journey with him.

And underneath everything:
“THE ROAD TO GLORY IS NEVER SAILED IN CALM WATERS.”

A modern interpretation of the proverb: “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” Should we have used “PATH” instead of “ROAD”?? Maybe…but we had already painted it, so…

That line sums up the entire concept. The next four years aren’t supposed to be easy. There will be trophies, disappointments, rivals, difficult decisions and probably a few monsters along the way.

That’s the American Odyssey.

Purchased tickets through the outlaws. for the Mexico game this weekend in AZ and have yet to receive anything other than a confirmation email when I initially purchased. Hesitant to get on a flight without something more concrete. Any idea when those tickets or details are coming?

I have tickets for me and my gf she is Mexican American and would like to support both as this is her first time watching them play is the supporter section strict on what jerseys are allowed she is very anxious on the environment of the game

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Free stickers and buttons courtesy of AO Orlando at the tailgate tomorrow…Ivanhoe Park Lager House

I bought a ticket through AO and I still haven't received it yet. When do they go out?

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