Honestly though, 20 dollars for an exhibition match.... It is much different when you are a STH at other MLS stadiums. I can understand the single game packages that teams sell but thats to make a profit. IMO, the promoter for these MLS games in Atlanta is in it for the money (it is funny I say that because in truth, the promoter may be hurting to bring in money to this new KSU stadium. Women's soccer? LOLZ...let the girls have their fun but whatever). Yes I KNOW that it is being held at KSU soccer stadium but it is not BUILT for MLS. I mean, when I went there twice, the parking seemed very sparse (people were parking at the skating rink across the road like I was lol). The stadium is only built for like 8,300 in mind. What makes it worse is that it is RIGHT next to a huge interstate (I-75) and literally next to the mall. KSU (Kennesaw State University) is close too (which would be a good thing actually, to get those college kids to the stadium for MLS games). I'm only pointing out that there will be a huge problem of parking if MLS ever comes to this KSU stadium but it is freakin' awesome that it is close to so many things you can do. Overall, the location isn't that great for Metro Atlanta (look up Kennesaw, Georgia on google maps) for the general population that loves soccer. However, It is close to me and if MLS does go there, that would be awesome. I mean, there are so many downsides as there are upsides with having an MLS team at KSU stadium (which, at this point, is the only stadium that could supply an MLS team despite how much it holds). Overall, this should not gauge how Atlanta would be viable to an MLS team. At this point, MLS teams are still tinkering in the pre-season. The majority of soccer fans in this region (Metro Atlanta) watch either EPL or Mexican soccer. What turns me off is that why alienate the few MLS fans in this region by what Garber has done recently to the MLS playoff system. I am an outgoing guy and I talk to people. Heck I played college ball for one year and played competitively at club and ODP soccer. About none of the people I came in contact with even liked MLS. One guy I barely knew said watching MLS is like watching yourself poke your eye out with a spoon. Whatever, my post here is just a rant. It doesn't make sense. But what doesn't make sense to me is how this should gauge how effective an MLS team would be here in Atlanta by only playing a few worthless games in March. If a famous Mexican were on any of the teams playing that weekend, there would be a shit ton of Mexican's willing to shill out a 20. I don't find anybody worth watching from Houston, Columbus, or the Revs. Columbus - dead to me since Schelleto left ship. Houston - good team but not very exciting team to watch, plus, who the ******** would want to call themselves the Dynamo? LMAO. And finally the Revs - Shalrie be smokin' that pipe lol. Seriously, I got much respect for Nicol in his footy defensive tactics but nothing else has come out of there since Dempsey left them years ago. To make matters worse, the owner likes to piss on them. I'll buy one ticket between Houston and Columbus. ******** the Revs.
people, please, don't take ritsoccer as a representative of Atlanta soccer. he likes to troll these boards. what's sad is that he's been posting here too long for anybody to think he is just a child. if it makes any difference, i will be at the MLS games. I hope that we can get a BOSS poster or something to make some sort of noise.
Has anyone seen any advertisement for this anywhere in Atlanta? I mean I lucked upon this on BS but otherwise I would have no idea it was happening and I keep up with a lot of things soccer around here. Whoever is promoting it is doing a poor job. I didn't read ritsoccer's complete final rant but I would tend to agree that $20 is on the high side for exhibition games. It is not going to put me off going to a game but I would have expected it to a bit lower.
I wouldn't have known about it if I hadn't seen it here. I even did a google search the other day and couldn't find anything other then short mentions around Columbus and Houston.
There's this article: http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=236616 Which you could always tweet or facebook share to get word out.
I dont know for a fact but the Hispanic news papers and radio stations I am sure were all over it. Hopefully they are all over this to and there is a great crowd.
Anyone want to try to set up some tailgating or maybe meeting up at the Taco Mac before the game. If so what time do yall want to start before the game starts.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=198436753509046 There has been an event set up on Facebook to get more support for the MLS in ATL.
I guess Sunday is the most convenient for everyone and when most people will go. I think I'm up for Sunday. Maybe Friday...I wanna see fellow countryman Andres Mendoza for the Crew
i can't go during the week days (I live in Athens), but i'm going to try and go down on sunday. however, my grandfather's failing health might see me in SC instead.
David, I asked that question on the Beat forum and here are the responses I got. http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1679206
I wasn't surprised there weren't many people there since it was a rainy Wed night. I'm thinking there will be more people for the weekend games.
The weather is looking much better for this weekend's games. Sunday especially with a high of 68 and 0% chance of rain.
Let's see: It was cold and it rained It's pre-season and teams with no connection to the city No marquee names on the 3 teams to drive buzz No marketing/advertising for the game (at least that I have seen/heard) Mid-week A stadium that is way the heck out there for a lot of people. Not surprised that attendance was real light. I hope that it is better for the weekend games though I suspect that 2-3k would be the upper end.
Wednesday nights are bad even if it's sunny and 75 degrees. That may be one reason we've been so far down the pike as far as MLS is concerned; most of the exhibition games have been on Wednesdays. Combine youth soccer practice, church (for those of us who still go), and horrific traffic, and you've got crap attendance just waiting to happen. MLS sees that we can't sell out a Wednesday night game (after all heck broke loose, weather-wise, that afternoon) between two teams no one cares about in ATL, and they say "Hmmmm; maybe Atlanta isn't so great after all, since nobody showed up." Of course, it may have actually been a sellout, but the majority of the crowd was stuck in traffic, still trying to get home so they could go to the game. Have a game on Saturday night or Sunday, and you'll get good results.
Be happy IF 1,500 show up. Even if it will be nice this weekend, don't get your hopes up. I won't be there due to work. Can someone relay the game on here for me after I get off work?
