Who we are
Passion fuels soccer and we are the heartbeat of that matchday passion. We exist to support AC Boise with unwavering loyalty, unshakable grit and a deep sense of community. We stand together to lift our players, energize our community, and carry the pride of Idaho into every matchday
Our Core Values
1.Loyalty: We are devoted to the club, the shield and each other. Regardless of match day outcomes, we remain united in our support
2. Community: We believe in connection over division. We welcome all backgrounds, united by a shared love of the game and place we call home.
3. Integrity: We act with respect, honesty and fairness. What we do in the terraces reflects who we are beyond them.
4. Grit: We work hard, we show up and we never stop giving 110%. Our spirit reflects the Idaho soil- tough, tested and rooted deep.
5. Passion: From songs to tifo, from away days to pregame rituals, we bring our full selves to every moment.
6. Independence: We are a supporters group, not a business. We are for the club on the pitch, by the fans and for the fans. Free to celebrate, question and stand on these core principals.
Why Be a Member?
No sponsors. No handouts. No club money. We fund everything ourselves—every flag waved, every tifo raised, every flare lit, every away day ticket bought. This is built by the people, for the people.
We’re not just fans. We’re the heartbeat of this club. A wall of sound. A sea of color. A family forged in fire and loyalty. When you pull on that scarf, you’re not just wearing merch—you’re claiming your place in the River Guard.
We come from all walks of life, but we stand as one. United in passion. Driven by pride. Rooted in respect. We back the badge through wind, rain, and 90 minutes of war. Home or away, win or lose—we never go quiet.
Joining isn’t just about watching football. It’s about becoming part of something bigger. This is tradition. This is identity. This is River Guard.
And we never back down.
How it started
In March of 2025, Rodger Jachim commented on a Facebook post on March 29, 2025 with several suggestions for names for the supporters section, with the 3rd being "The River Guard". He utilized ChatGPT to hone the list. Over the following weeks, others commented they liked The River Guard as well.
At the brand reveal on June 27th, 2025, there was nothing offered for the supporters, this seemed odd to Rodger, as well as others such as Ryan Pritchett, Manuel Perez, Christopher Leonard, and Michael Storm. These five formed an initial leadership team for what was temporarily dubbed the River Guard. After launching Facebook pages/groups, subreddits, Instagram and X accounts, on 24 July the official name was revealed at an event in Garden City, ID at Brown Beard Brewing - Barrel Location. A YouTube video documenting the meeting was uploaded days later.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSaA7h-QQSs
The name River Guard was chosen in a ranked choice vote. The window for name nominations was open from July 12th to the 18th, and the window to vote was from the 19th to the 23rd. In the end 337 votes were tallied and River Guard won by 5.
They maintain their independence from the club however, ensuring there will be no conflict of interest between the supporters and the front office.
The River Guard welcomes any who follow or support AC Boise into their ranks, with donations and memberships welcome.