USA v Mexico: Columbus, OH: Nov 11, 2016

Discussion in 'USA Men: Fans & Travel' started by Real Corona, Sep 7, 2016.

  1. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Assuming you're an NFL fan it's no worse than a 49ers fan going to a Seahawks game or vice Versa. Actually I think from experience NFL game atmospheres are much worse
     
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  2. Si_Se_Puede

    Si_Se_Puede New Member

    Oct 4, 2016
    Chicago, IL
  3. wixson7

    wixson7 Member+

    May 12, 2009
    boulder
    It will be fine. always some lame people, but to be fair it pales in comparison to being away US supporter in Azteca.

    Regardless, it will be fine and a few bad phrases or words will be said but are mostly harmless.
     
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  4. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Or El Salvador in Baltimore!
     
  5. dcpohl

    dcpohl Member+

    Feb 9, 2007
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #755 dcpohl, Nov 9, 2016
    Last edited: Nov 9, 2016
    As someone who has yelled things like "******** Mexico!" in the past...I will be saying none of that this time, after what has happened in our election. And if I personally see any kind of antagonistic racism and not just jokes about sombreros or tacos I will be stepping in.
     
  6. Don't think so. I've been there too and the most I saw was chanting. Beer flew all over the stadium but that was for everyone, not exclusive to US fans.
     
  7. wixson7

    wixson7 Member+

    May 12, 2009
    boulder
    Did you sit in USA away section at Azteca with a red shirt on? If not then my guess is you had a different experience.

    My point really is that I don't take insults to me personally, zero effect on me and I consider it part of the price of admission if I wear opposing shirt into away games, of any sport. Other people may feel different.

    It's just a soccer game, not a contrived metaphor for some social geopolitical discussion.
     
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  8. wixson7

    wixson7 Member+

    May 12, 2009
    boulder
    Who doesn't like tacos. That alone should be fighting words. :)
     
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  9. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    American tacos are better than Mexican tacos.

    Ah shit just got real now didn't it.
     
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  10. the5timechamp

    the5timechamp Member+

    Nov 3, 2012
    No, even u dont believe that
     
  11. wixson7

    wixson7 Member+

    May 12, 2009
    boulder
    Hard shelled, white boy, suburban mom, chopped up meat.....ain't nothing beating that.

    Mods, please start a tacos thread as I think we may need it. :)
     
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  12. the5timechamp

    the5timechamp Member+

    Nov 3, 2012
    Mom made is different..
    I meant more in the restaurant ground beef swill.. no arguments from me if mom is involved..

    Taurino, rules the roost out in the city
     
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  13. JuggleMeBalls

    JuggleMeBalls Member

    Aug 9, 2010
    Formerly Sec 103
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    AO bus getting in around 1:30PM. What the hell are we going to do with ourselves for all that time? Google streetview makes it look like there is not much in the immediate vicinity. OSU campus walkable distance ?


    * even a bad taco is still pretty good
     
  14. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm all about the fushion man. I mean the simple corn tortilla meat onion cilantro and lime are good. But drop a kung Pao chicken taco on me any day
     
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  15. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Dude. I would not worry one bit about that
     
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  16. wixson7

    wixson7 Member+

    May 12, 2009
    boulder
    Walk over to High Street, it runs north/south from downtown up to OSU campus. Short North area and the campus area (both along High) are good for people watching, coffee shops, cool stores, etc.
     
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  17. JuggleMeBalls

    JuggleMeBalls Member

    Aug 9, 2010
    Formerly Sec 103
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Thanks both
     
  18. ttrevett

    ttrevett Member+

    Apr 2, 2002
    Atlanta, GA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    On that topic, where did the popularity of Tifo's spring up. I know they've been around the American scene for a while now, but my question is why? The Tifo is seen by the people in the crowd for about 30 secs, probably not by the TV audience, and many times has a pretty esoteric theme that is lost on the vast majority of the observers. I can't imagine that the cost and effort for the Tifo is low, and the benefit is pretty minimal. The Tifo is unfurled, and there is much rejoicing (cue the knights from The Holy Grail).

    Maybe I'm just too far from the millennials to understand the Tifo thing. Create an inspired chant that we can sing as a crowd. It's free and fun as hell to do.
     
  19. wixson7

    wixson7 Member+

    May 12, 2009
    boulder

    Dad, is that you?

    :)
     
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  20. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tifo means to support a team in Italian. It's origins are in southern European soccer.
     
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  21. Because you must copy everything the Brits do.

    Scarf (no matter if it is summer and 80)
    Chant (word by word)
    Tifo.
    Watch EPL
    Language(match, pitch, mates, ..etc)
     
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  22. ttrevett

    ttrevett Member+

    Apr 2, 2002
    Atlanta, GA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No, but get the h$ll off my lawn and turn down that racket! Also stop texting and driving. Did you do your homework?
     
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  23. ttrevett

    ttrevett Member+

    Apr 2, 2002
    Atlanta, GA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Everything except, you know, the whole monarchy thing. We had a pretty strong opinion about that a few years back.

    The scarf thing is ridiculous too. Personally I'd rather watch the Bundesliga, but you can only watch what is on TV regularly (yes, I know they have a game on Fox here and there). I'm learning German so I can retire in München, follow Bayern and have Bavarian beer and Currywurst for the rest of my days.
     
  24. CAllen91

    CAllen91 Member

    Atlanta United
    Oct 23, 2013
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I swear if there's not a build that Wall chant I will be disappointed.

    And I think the scarves will come in handy Friday night. Going to be a bit chilly for this southern boy.
     
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  25. CrewMoo

    CrewMoo New Member

    Sep 24, 2016
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Looks like there will be some sort of cards on every seat in the stadium and there will be a synchronized tifo type display during the player walk out. The US soccer website says to get in your seats early to make sure you are a part of it.
     

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