2013 Travel Thread

Discussion in 'Sons of Ben' started by Glhwcu, Jan 9, 2013.

  1. Glhwcu

    Glhwcu Member

    Jul 3, 2011
    Philly
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So the schedule is released, what games are people looking at to travel for? Of course the SOB will be doing a DC and NYRB trip, but I say we all try to get as many travel games as possible, even if independently done.

    Away games:
    3/9 v Colorado - Saturday
    3/30 NYRB - Saturday
    4/6 Columbus- Saturday
    4/21 DC - Sunday
    4/27 NE -- Saturday
    5/11 Chicago- Saturday
    5/25 Montreal- Saturday
    6/1 Toronto- Saturday
    7/3 Real Salt Lake
    7/6 Houston- Wednesday
    7/27 Vancouver- Saturday
    8/17 NYRB- Saturday
    8/25 NE - Sunday
    9/8 San Jose - Sunday
    9/27 Sporting KC - Sunday
    10/12 DC- Saturday
    10/19 Montreal- Saturday
     
  2. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I've done DC, NY, Toronto and Montreal in the past few years, so I'm 100% trying to make a New England game this year as my #1 priority.......

    for those who have done it in the past, whats the easiest way from Boston out to Foxboro? Is driving the only option?
     
  3. Glhwcu

    Glhwcu Member

    Jul 3, 2011
    Philly
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah the NYRB and DC games are a must with the group, however I want to head to a few other places. Houston? Montreal? possibly Chicago
     
  4. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I highly recommend Montreal to anyone who didn't go last year.... I'd Montreal games will get a lot of group interest as well.
     
  5. metsox

    metsox Member

    Jun 11, 2010
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Looking hard at a New England weekend in August, Chicago in May and Vancouver as my top 3 trips this year.
     
  6. UnionFreak1

    UnionFreak1 Member+

    Oct 14, 2009
    Tucson, Baja AZ
    Club:
    FC Tucson
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was originally planning on going to the Colorado match, but now that the entire schedule has been released, I think I'm going to change my plans.
    RSL & Houston.
     
  7. UnionizedPA

    UnionizedPA Member

    Aug 3, 2011
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    Trinidad and Tobago
    I'll be traveling to Houston in July. So you know you'll have at least 1 fan there with ya!
     
  8. aztec21bas

    aztec21bas BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 24, 2009
    Mullica Hill, NJ
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I will be doing 6 away games this year. All of the DCU, RBNY, and NER games.
     
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  9. Handsome Pete

    Handsome Pete Member+

    May 16, 2011
    Minneapolis
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm hoping to do both DC, both NY and to the best of my ability, Montreal or Toronto.
     
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  10. TonyClarkDOOP

    TonyClarkDOOP Member+

    Jun 18, 2010
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Im trying for 2 NY and 2 DC, Montreal and Columbus. How big was the groups to Montreal last year?
     
  11. Glhwcu

    Glhwcu Member

    Jul 3, 2011
    Philly
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    From the looks on tv it looked like they had between 15-20 people. Decent showing considering.

    I am aiming for toronto. 7 hour drive, get a few friends, even if they dont like soccer but want to travel. Hotels don't look too too bad. $280 for 2 nights for a double queen bedded room.
     
  12. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think it may have been closer to 50ish, we were at least 6 rows deep....

    [​IMG]
     
  13. WVUPharm2007

    WVUPharm2007 Member+

    Jul 24, 2011
    Montgomery Township, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just booked my flight for the Toronto game.

    Heads up to anyone thinking about going and lives in the Northern Burbs...there is a sale going on until midnight tonight where you can get a nonstop flight out of Newark EWR for $237 including all taxes and fees on Porter Airlines if you book it through Priceline. After midnight it will go up to $330-$350 or so a ticket. Porter allows you to check one free bag, too, so compared to everyone else, its effectively a $212 ticket including all taxes. Plus Porter Ailines is an all-business class airline. Leather seats and free beer/champagne for everyone on board. So I figure that if I down some booze, I'll "save" another good $20 or so. Plus it lands at Toronto Island airport right in the middle of downtown rather than Toronto International, which is a good $60 cab fare to downtown Toronto.

    Definitely the way to go if you are thinking about it. The only part that sucks is the 1.5 hour drive to EWR...but, hey, whatever. It's $405 on craptastic US Air out of PHL. That's highway robbery for a 1.5-2 hour flight.
     
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  14. ericlfd

    ericlfd Member+

    Nov 28, 2011
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    the families in front of the SOB look bummed. lol.
     
  15. geekgirl

    geekgirl Member

    Jun 15, 2011
    Sixth level of Hell
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Going to DC and North Jersey again this year.Always a blast.
     
  16. UnionFreak1

    UnionFreak1 Member+

    Oct 14, 2009
    Tucson, Baja AZ
    Club:
    FC Tucson
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    After looking through all of the dates and talking to some friends, I've booked a flight for Denver.
    Friday, March 8th: Arrive in Denver, CO at 9:35 AM
    Sunday, March 10th: Depart Denver, CO at 6:55 PM
    The match takes place during spring break, so it work out perfect for me.
    I would love to split a hotel room with a couple of people. PM me if interested. Thanks
     
  17. Husher315

    Husher315 Member

    Jul 31, 2011
    Narberth
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We just booked our flights to Denver and back and found a great hotel rate. Anybody who would want to split a hotel room with my wife and I, reply to this or PM me.
     
  18. Billy South Philly

    Jan 28, 2013
    Newtown Square, PA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I wish I had some better foresight with my vacation planning. Wife and I had a kick ass time out in Colorado last week. Summit County, Colorado is my favorite place on Earth. Skied Loveland, Keystone, A-basin, and Breckenridge. My fave is Loveland. Maybe I could have been more patient with MLS Scheduling before booking my trip. Oh well, have fun in Denver and for those with money to splurge, check out The Fort restaurant in Evergreen, Co, which is about 5 miles west of Golden on I-70.
     
  19. UnionFreak1

    UnionFreak1 Member+

    Oct 14, 2009
    Tucson, Baja AZ
    Club:
    FC Tucson
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Still looking to split a room for the Denver match. I'm also getting three free tickets for the match, so If you split the room with me, you'll also get a free ticket. PM me if interested.
     
  20. UnionFreak1

    UnionFreak1 Member+

    Oct 14, 2009
    Tucson, Baja AZ
    Club:
    FC Tucson
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have two free tickets for the Rapids match on March 9th. Due to the new Rapids ticketing policy, I need to list the names of the people picking up the two additional tickets at will call by tomorrow night. They no longer allow one person to hold multiple tickets at will call, so I just need two additional names to put down for FREE tickets to the Rapids match. You won't owe me anything. PM if you're planning on going to Colorado and want a FREE Ticket to match. Thanks.
     
  21. UnionFreak1

    UnionFreak1 Member+

    Oct 14, 2009
    Tucson, Baja AZ
    Club:
    FC Tucson
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  22. Husher315

    Husher315 Member

    Jul 31, 2011
    Narberth
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Anybody who is planning on going to Denver for this match, how are you planning getting to the Stadium?
     
  23. UnionFreak1

    UnionFreak1 Member+

    Oct 14, 2009
    Tucson, Baja AZ
    Club:
    FC Tucson
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'll post on the Rapids forum asking for a ride. It worked for the Chivas, Galaxy, & Dynamo away matches.
     
  24. UnionFreak1

    UnionFreak1 Member+

    Oct 14, 2009
    Tucson, Baja AZ
    Club:
    FC Tucson
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Its going to be snowing and cold.
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  25. USRoverDE

    USRoverDE Member

    Feb 24, 2008
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Being stranded here in CT, the NY and Revs games are always on my to do list! :)
     

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