RCU Featured by Independent Supporters Council

The Independent Supporters Council, a collective dedicated to promoting supporters’ culture and supporters groups throughout the United States and Canada, has a feature on their website where they spotlight specific supporters groups. They most recently featured Rubber City Underground.

What started as a simple email turned into a movement. Founded in 2022 by Brandon Waithe and Alex Tennant, Rubber City Underground has grown into the beating heart of Akron City FC’s supporter culture. Born from a shared passion for the game and a deep love for Akron, RCU brings unmatched energy to matchdays, a strong sense of local pride, and a commitment to making soccer accessible for all. Whether they’re tailgating at Green Street Stadium, chanting in the stands, or raising funds for youth clubs like Akron Inner City Soccer, this group shows what grassroots support is all about.

Read the full article on the ISC website

17 people in soccer supporters gear stading on concourse above soccer pitch with stands in background