On a night when the Crew finally put together a convincing win, the thing that will be talked about the most among fans was an off-the-field occurrence in the Nordecke.

About midway through the first half, a Crew fan and Nordecke regular complained to stadium security about the placement of La Turbina Amarilla's drums. Security, as is their policy, addressed the issue with La Turbina – who was very compliant. 

However, the situation wasn't easily solved. The fan that originally complained – we'll call him Steve – wasn't happy with how the situation was being handled. A Member of the Crew front office was called in to help out. Unfortunately, a resolution wasn't readily accessible. “Steve,” who was once a season ticket holder but now buys his tickets from, wait for it: La Turbina, just kept saying that La Turbina were taking his seat and blocking his view of the game, and wouldn't accept any compromises.

Side note: According to several witnesses, “Steve” was in the middle of throwing a holy conniption fit when the Crew staffer got to the scene. He was dramatically taking down signs and he and his lady companion were packing their things to leave. They did end up leaving the stadium in quite a huff as the Nordecke made their move. I feel bad for him, he missed one heckuva game.

After some debate with “Steve,” the Crew staffer, and security (and after a security officer posted up right in front of the drums, blocking any view of the field), the leaders and drummers of La Turbina said – literally – “Screw it” and took their noise and flavor to section 202.

Most members of the Nordecke, and the rest of us in the stadium who noticed them leaving, thought that they were leaving the game altogether, either at the behest of security or for another reason. When they reappeared in the upper deck, after a short call-and-response, the Hudson Street Hooligans and a large portion of Crew Union joined them in their new home.

Immediately the dynamic of Crew Stadium changed. Fueled by a team holding a lead on the field and solidarity for their Latin brethren, the Nordecke was reborn stronger than before in their new high-altitude home. And they were loud once again.

So, yes, there was drama in the Nordecke tonight, but that's nothing new. And in the end, a lot of good came from it: “Nordecke 202” was born, the Supporters Groups united for maybe the first time this year, and Crew Stadium got a level of volume not seen since late '09.

And, perhaps the best part, no one is angry at anyone else – beside “Steve.” La Turbina is grateful that HSH and some others joined them. The Front Office saw a situation resolve itself. Stadium security didn't have to kick anyone out or issue disciplinary warnings.

And, lest we forget, the Crew put an absolute whoopin' on the Rapids from Colorado, settling smack in the middle of the playoff hunt and pulling to within two points of Eastern Conference leading Philadelphia Union.

My opinion: It was a great night in The House that Lamar Built.