Out of the 14,500-plus at TD Place for Ottawa Fury FC's first-ever match at the new TD Place, too many of them were way too polite.

While the fans -- many of whom likely have never been to a live soccer game -- can be forgiven considering the lack of professional soccer in this city until now, there are a few key soccer fan lessons left to be learned.

For one thing, the noise level needs to be ratcheted up. A lot.

"I was screaming and yelling and cheering right off the bat, and a few people around me looked at me like I was nuts," said longtime soccer fan Jacques Simier. "I think I won them over after the first half and they were getting into it."

It wasn't all quiet, with Fury FC's official supporter groups -- Bytown Boys, Stony Monday Riot and Fury Ultras -- never missed a beat and kept the drum banging, singing and cheering at a fever pitch all afternoon.

"People will catch on," said Simier. "It's new, but who doesn't want to bang a drum at any sporting event?"

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