IMAGE, MATT KREMKAU FOR EMPIRE OF SOCCER

by DAVE MARTINEZ

In the ice and cold of Commerce City, Colorado, there was a single heart warming moment that brought comfort to a crushed New York Red Bulls fanbase.

Traveling cross-country for the encounter, several members of the South Ward, including Viking Army member Terence Jason, were on hand for the Red Bulls 2-1 loss against the Colorado Rapids.

Despite suffering through the team’s sixth loss in just seven matches, Red Bulls fans continued singing on through the final whistle, attracting the attention of Sacha Kljestan.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” Kljestan yelled from field level. “We are doing our best right now … it’s going to be alright.”

His message was received with love from the denizens of the South Ward.

“His sincere and honest words of apology saying ‘I’m sorry guys…we’re really trying hard, we’ve been unlucky, but it’s gonna be alright!’ Two words. Pure. Class,” said Jason.

Here is Kljestan in his own words: