(“Where passion meets data.”)
Our Why
Every cheer, chant, meme and watch‑party tells a story about belonging. United State of Fans decodes that story. We blend social‑science research with on‑the‑ground reporting so supporters, community managers and sports‑industry professionals can understand fan culture—past, present and future.
What We Publish
- Evidence‑based explainers on crowd psychology, supporter rituals and engagement metrics
- Original data briefs built from surveys, ticketing records and social‑media sentiment
- Case studies & interviews with ultras, community‑owned clubs, front‑office innovators and digital‑platform builders
- Global spotlights celebrating fan traditions from Buenos Aires to Busan
All content is citation‑rich and non‑commercial during our first 100‑day “authority sprint.” After that we may accept clearly labelled sponsorships that align with supporter empowerment—never pay‑to‑play coverage.
How We Work
- Research first. Every article is fact‑checked against academic literature, governing‑body reports or primary data.
- Inclusive lens. We amplify fandoms across gender, geography and ability; no single league or sport dominates our feed.
- Open data. When possible, we release cleaned datasets and methodology notes in public repositories.
- Transparent funding. Partners and advertisers, if any, are disclosed atop the article and in our annual report.
Meet the Core Team
| Role | Bio Snapshot | Sports Allegiance |
|---|---|---|
| Samira Khan – Editor‑in‑Chief | Former crowd‑psychology reporter at StrongMocha News Group; leads editorial vision. | FC Barcelona & Portland Thorns |
| Luis “Lucho” Rivera – Data Lead | Ex‑ticket‑pricing analyst for an MLS club; Python and R enthusiast. | Seattle Sounders |
| Marisol Webber – Community Director | Built Discord servers with 200 k+ members for e‑sports orgs. | League of Legends (G2 Esports) |
| Connor Osei – Multimedia Producer | Creates TikTok explainers and match‑day docu‑shorts. | NBA neutral, “league‑pass junkie” |
(We regularly commission guest researchers, fan representatives and student journalists—pitch us!)
Contact & Submissions
- Email: hello@unitedstateoffans.com
- Social: @USOFans on X / Mastodon
- Media kit & open‑data links: /media
