For seven seasons at the San Jose Earthquakes long-term temporary digs at Buck Shaw Stadium, the San Jose Ultras stood loud and proud behind the north end goal, supporting the Black and Blue mere feet from the end line. Their numbers were impressive, their chants were pervasive, and their effect on opposing teams was oppressive. Buck Shaw was short on almost every amenity a sports stadium requires, but the Ultras kept the atmosphere intimidating and exciting, through the good times and the bad.
But when the team moved across the tracks to brand new Avaya Stadium in 2015, the Quakes largest and most passionate supporters group was no longer an imposing presence behind the goal.