Photo illustration by Anthony Mendolia
Iron Lion Firm
Habitat: Both the ILF and Orlando City's other main supporters' group, the Ruckus, jointly inhabit The Wall behind the south goal at Orlando City Stadium; they also each have their own tailgate section just to the south end of the stadium. The ILF typically hang out at Lizzy McCormack's Irish Pub in downtown Orlando, as well.
Visual Identification: Anything purple, plus some Barra Brava hats
Defining Characteristics: The ILF have slightly more of a Latino style to them, but always come together with the Ruckus to form The Wall on matchdays.
Songs and Calls: The ILF typically start up the chant of "La Grande Victoria." The Wall – again, shared between both major OCSC supporters' groups – also features a prominent Latino-style drumline which maintains a nonstop rhythm during games.
The Ruckus
Habitat: The Ruckus share The Wall, behind the south goal, with the ILF. Bar-wise, the Ruckus prefer Shine on the Wall Street Plaza, downtown.
Visual Identification: Also anything purple, plus the occasional skully bandanna
Defining Characteristics: While the ILF is slightly more Latino in feel, the Ruckus also features Latino, Caribbean and European elements. They are definitely never quiet!
Songs and Calls: The Ruckus slightly favor "Vamos Orlando," but interchange chants freely with the ILF.
