While supporters cannot physically be with their teams at the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, their presence is very much being felt from a distance. Several clubs arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort with a special item or two in tow, showing the dedication of supporters who made it their mission to ensure their teams knew they had their backing.
Check out below to see some of the amazing supporter-created tifos and banners helping players and coaches feel the love in Orlando.
Colorado Rapids
Rapids supporter group Centennial 38 went all out to create this tifo that now greets the team every day in their dining hall.
Columbus Crew SC
This banner from the Nordecke that now hangs in the Crew's team room of the hotel has already provided plenty of inspiration if the Crew's 4-0 demolition of rivals FC Cincinnati in the Hell is Real derby on Saturday is any indication.
New England Revolution
Midfielder Kelyn Rowe thanked the fans for the two banners created by the Revs' supporters. "Please, continue to support us," he said, "and we'll continue to play well."
Portland Timbers
Some of the most renowned supporters in MLS were not about to let their team travel alone to the tournament.
Toronto FC
TFC forward Jozy Altidore spoke for the club when he thanked the Reds' SGs for their support: Red Patch Boys, U-Sector, Original 109, and Kings in the North.
Vancouver Whitecaps
The Whitecaps may have traveled further than any team to Orlando, but they'll have multiple tifos from their supporters with them, courtesy of The Rain City Brigade and the South Sisters groups.
