About The Inferno
We are FC Dallas’ original, independent supporters group. We exist to provide home field advantage to our team when they play at Pizza Hut Park. We aim to be the premier Ultras organization of FC Dallas in Section 116.
Our Mission Statement:
We The Inferno actively support and create home-field advantage for FC Dallas
This is accomplished offensively via stadium noise (songs, chants, heckling the opposing team, etc.) and visual distractions (banners, signs, streamers, waving flags, crowd movement, etc.). We provide FC Dallas with the psychological advantage of a loyal, fanatical, and dedicated body of fans, willing to cheer the team as they battle for victory.
We also strive to make the rest of Game Day an enjoyable experience for our members. We accomplish this by organizing tailgates before every home game, watching parties during away games, and after game celebrations.
The Inferno on the road
The Inferno has taken numerous road trips, including Kansas City and the US Open Cup Final in Indianapolis in 1997, New Orleans for the US Open Cup Semifinals and Chicago in 1998, Crew Stadium and MLS Cup in 1999, Colorado in 2001 and 2002. In 2007, some members of the Inferno traveled a total of 129,052 miles all around the country to support the team.
Other Inferno Activities
Out-of-game activities include the St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Wednesday night Happy Hour, and The Inferno Football Club. The Inferno Football Club is comprised of 14 different teams in 5 leagues around the Metroplex.
History
The Inferno was formed in 1995, long before FC Dallas (then known as the Dallas Burn) even kicked a ball.
Originally, The Inferno sat near the corner flag across from the Burn bench at the Cotton Bowl in order to be closest to the field and to the opposing goalkeepers. In 1998, the Inferno moved to a more central location, directly across from the Burn bench, and remained there until the team moved to Dragon Stadium in Southlake for the 2003 season. Now that the Burn have re-branded as FC Dallas and moved to their own soccer-specific stadium in Frisco, The Inferno stands directly behind the south-end goal in section 116.
Obligatory Word
The Inferno is unabashedly an Ultras supporters group for FC Dallas. During the game, we fully expect the other Team down on the pitch to hate our guts.
However, members are expected to keep anything not related to FC Dallas, our love of the team, the sport, and the players away from Inferno events. This includes, but is not limited to personal problems, bigotry, sectarianism, violence, criminal mischief, or hooliganism in any of its forms.
We enjoy a good relationship with the FC Dallas Front Office. We also enjoy having a great time with other supporters groups when they come to town; and after the game, will often hang out together at the same parties. We intend to keep it that way.
