CHICOPEE — Rumbleseat Bar and Grille serves as home base for the Western Massachusetts chapter of the American Outlaws, the largest group of soccer supporters in the country.

“Our base is is USA soccer and when the World Cup comes around and when big matches arise, we get filled up,” said Bill Stetson, owner of Rumbleseat Bar and Grille.

The American Outlaws has grown to over 200 chapters nationwide, with the Chicopee location serving as a gathering spot for fans throughout Western Massachusetts.

The bar’s ceiling displays countless scarves, each representing different chapters and exchanges between fan groups.

“Every chapter is kind of symbolized by their scarf. And as we run events to support USA soccer, both the men and women at different venues here in New England, we run into other chapters and we swap scarves,” Stetson said.

When the Outlaws gather to watch matches, the experience extends beyond what happens on screen.

“It’s a sea of red, white and blue. It’s a lot of chanting, a lot of singing, a lot of cheering, maybe a couple of pints,” Stetson said.

Stetson described the group as more than just fans watching games together.

“It’s really a cool community of soccer supporters and supporters of the country,” he said. “More than a club, it’s a community.”

The American Outlaws’ impact reaches beyond local bars and into the sport itself.

“The national organization has broadcast opinions on coaching and coaching changes and things like that,” Stetson said.

The organization’s influence was evident during the World Cup in Brazil, when the American Outlaws bought more tickets than any country outside of Brazil for that tournament, according to Stetson.

Those interested in joining the American Outlaws Western Massachusetts chapter can visit theamericanoutlaws.com/chapters/western-mass.

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