[Kazan]

yikes! get well soon bro!

[IASocFan]

Greetings from AZ! I'm headed to USA-Mexico tonight.

Man, I could get used to this 75 degree weather. Can wait for Iowa Spring.

[Kazan]

h8!!!

[doolittledog2]

So Kazan, IASocFan and SnakeEyes walk into a bar where they meet up with a Rabbi, a catholic school girl, and a Finnish midget.

Ok, I don't have a joke here...just bumping this thread up so it doesn't go over to page 2.

Where is the usual off season banter like we need a new coach, where is our damn new stadium, we could be getting good local players but will instead get some crap guys from out of state...you know, stuff like that...I'm not seeing that so far this year.

Hey, IASocFan...any good stories from the US-Mex game??? If so, please share with us.

[cobi13]

When does your stadium open up? I recall hearing of it when you made that deep US Open Cup run in '05, but it doesn't seem it is open yet. I hope more clubs take after you all...

[IASocFan]

Originally Posted by cobi13

When does your stadium open up? I recall hearing of it when you made that deep US Open Cup run in '05, but it doesn't seem it is open yet. I hope more clubs take after you all...

I think they're behind where they were 2 years ago. At one point they had a location and an plan with Urbandale to build there. The negotiations got too hairy when they got to some of the financial details and the plan was canceled. (my short version) They've played in Waukee for the last two years, and I haven't heard anything new on stadium since they re-located.

Originally Posted by doolittledog2

So Kazan, IASocFan and SnakeEyes walk into a bar where they meet up with a Rabbi, a catholic school girl, and a Finnish midget.
...Hey, IASocFan...any good stories from the US-Mex game??? If so, please share with us.

I've been married to my catholic school girl for almost 25 years now! Not too many complaints, and no appropriate stories.

US-Mexico was awesome. I ran into a Salvadoran friend Monday, and said, "Dos a cero." He gave me a big smile, a thumbs up, and whispered "I hate the Mexican national team."

I bought two Sams Army tickets without knowing who I was going with. My wife wasn't that keen on going, but my Brother-in-law was willing. I think he enjoyed the game as much as I did. His family had gone with mine to USA-Costa Rica in 2001 at Arrowhead. We stood under the flag and were on TV three times during the game. I still have it on tape if anyone wants to verify - or you can see us in the Sams Army pics on Fans and Travel.
I think he was a little leery of all the Mexicans. We saw numerous cars with lots of green shirts all the way from downtown Phoenix, and the attendance was probably 75-80% Mexicans. No problems! I was amazed how friendly everyone seemed after the game - just like they knew they were going to lose, but had a great time at the big event!

[Kazan]

i'm having problems putting screen names to faces as usual.... pm me who you really are

[MenaceFanatic]

Be like us, except for one small detail........actually get the staduim built. The pictures are nice, but you can't play on a blueprint.

I recently heard a fairly well-placed rumor that there were favorable discussions with Waukee. Just a rumor though.....

[soccergod1934]

Any word on who they are bring in this year?? Other than Boltner who is going to help lead this team?

[MenaceFanatic]

BUMP to keep us on the main page.

Here's to another deep USOC run, and keeping the pro's honest!