The supporters of Detroit City FC

DCFC fans let the flares burn after going up 2-1 on a penalty kick late in the second half against the Columbus Crew in a match last month.

DCFC fans go crazy after Maxi Rodriguez scored the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick late in the second half last month against the Columbus Crew.

Northern Guard Supporters lead fans through the streets of Hamtramck to Keyworth Stadium for Detroit City FC's U.S. Open Cup match against the Columbus Crew last month.

Northern Guard Supporters lead fans through the streets of Hamtramck to Keyworth Stadium for Detroit City FC's U.S. Open Cup match last month against the Columbus Crew.

Fans light up the flares at the start of the match last month against the Columbus Crew in the U.S. Open Cup at Keyworth Stadium.

Northern Guard Supporters lead fans through the streets of Hamtramck to Keyworth Stadium for Detroit City FC's U.S. Open Cup match last month against the Columbus Crew.

The DCFC fans were in midseason form already, letting loose the black smoke at the start of a match last month against the Michigan Stars.

The DCFC fans were in midseason form already, letting loose the black smoke at the start of a match last month against the Michigan Stars.

DCFC fans celebrate a 3-0 victory over the LA Force last June at Keyworth Stadium.

DCFC fans celebrate a goal with smoke bombs after a Detroit goal in the first half of a 2019 match.

Detroit City FC supporters take in a 2019 match against Grand Rapids FC at Keyworth Stadium.

Detroit City fans start the match with the traditional smoke flares, welcoming the visiting team to Keyworth Stadium in 2019.

The Northern Guard and members of the mob light up smoke flares as the game starts between DCFC and Club Necaxa at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.

Win or lose, the DCFC mob shows their colors and their love for their team and city after the game at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, Michigan on July 9, 2018. Necaxa defeated the DCFC Rouge 2-1 on a penalty kick in the box late in the second half.