Barra Brava at the World Cup

Discussion in 'Barra Brava' started by White Hart, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. White Hart

    White Hart New Member

    Sep 11, 2009
    dc
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I dont know if anyone is interested in a trip to south africa, but after the USA COsta Rica Game i decided im going to go or die trying.

    so far i have discovered that this is going to cost me an arm and a leg. and maybe a sack full of diamonds

    i was wondering if anybody wanted to try to get a group together to try and get osme group discounts.

    if you are interested hit me up
     
  2. BBBulldog

    BBBulldog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 25, 2004
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Croatia
    operative words :D

    PS shut up smartasses :D
     
  3. Blancanieva

    Blancanieva New Member

    Sep 4, 2007
    Alexandria
    bring me some biltong if you go to south africa!
     
  4. dcchelseafc

    dcchelseafc Moderator
    Staff Member

    DC United
    Sep 2, 2005
    Naptown
    Club:
    DC United
    there wont be enough barra to get a discount, let alone most of them are going to different matches just not US matches
    I know the us supporters have a package lined up.....

    Me personally, im going to use miles to get down there (FREE!)
    then no idea about tickets or hotel yet, still working both.
     
  5. La Barra Blonde

    Oct 21, 2007
    Section 135
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Haven't the tickets already been sold through lottery?
     
  6. White Hart

    White Hart New Member

    Sep 11, 2009
    dc
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    i dontbelieve so there are still two more rounds maybe three of lottery to go.

    and i dont think the problem for most people will be getting the tickets its the travel and hotels that will be a pain in the ass and wallet. but then again what do i know im just some rube
     
  7. sussexcentralsoccer

    Nov 6, 2005
    Bethany Beach
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I also plan on going. The tickets have not been distributed by the USSF yet I don't believe, unless they forgot to tell me.
     
  8. dcchelseafc

    dcchelseafc Moderator
    Staff Member

    DC United
    Sep 2, 2005
    Naptown
    Club:
    DC United
    not all.....plus the tickets to the federation allocation havent been given out yet
     
  9. dcu315

    dcu315 New Member

    Jul 1, 2008
    Sfield/Hoodbridge
    I'm holding off until 2014.. But your invitation is pretty tempting.. Haha.
    Enjoy!
     
  10. Frog Boy

    Frog Boy Member

    Jul 14, 2003
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    DC United
    I'll be there for two weeks. I need to find a hotel or any place to stay.
     
  11. dcchelseafc

    dcchelseafc Moderator
    Staff Member

    DC United
    Sep 2, 2005
    Naptown
    Club:
    DC United
    you can room with me :)

    sorry i cant be your lifemate though..noone can replace him.....except mabye JSF and his umbrella
     
  12. Frog Boy

    Frog Boy Member

    Jul 14, 2003
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Seriously, if we have enough people could we rent a house. I have a friend from Engerland who will also be going.
     
  13. dcchelseafc

    dcchelseafc Moderator
    Staff Member

    DC United
    Sep 2, 2005
    Naptown
    Club:
    DC United
    i was actually thinking about that.....rent a house in Jburg and travel for the day elsewhere and back so we dont have to worry bout hotels
     
  14. Frog Boy

    Frog Boy Member

    Jul 14, 2003
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    DC United

    Let's see if we can do that.
     
  15. Malatestiano

    Malatestiano Member

    Apr 11, 2008
    Baltimore
    Club:
    Rimini Calcio
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    The Malatestiano Family is going (we got tix throught the first round lottery...).

    We could be interested in co-renting a Barra House.

    Only issue is: why jburg? I am told that it is quite nasty and that, at least on NON Game days, Cape Town is the place to be....
     
  16. dcchelseafc

    dcchelseafc Moderator
    Staff Member

    DC United
    Sep 2, 2005
    Naptown
    Club:
    DC United
    Jburg is more central to get around.....I would rather stay at cape town (surfin!) but its easier to fly or train from jburg to everywhere from what im hearing....
    but im down for whatever to keep it cheap
     
  17. DCU_Rick

    DCU_Rick New Member

    Aug 16, 2006
    Right behind you.
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    First lottery ticket holder here (with a group of four). We've got tickets through the first knockout round. We haven't made decisions on lodging, so we're looking at any and everything.
     
  18. dcchelseafc

    dcchelseafc Moderator
    Staff Member

    DC United
    Sep 2, 2005
    Naptown
    Club:
    DC United
    hate you rick!!! i havent gotten anything at all through this damn lottery......
     
  19. JoeSoccerFan

    JoeSoccerFan Member+

    Aug 11, 2000
    In Germany, I rented a 2 bedroom apartment for the month and roomed with 7 of my closest friends (who I hadn't met before!).

    It's the way to go, for Germany, I was looking for a place near a city and most importantly close to a train station. I was 50 yards from the Cologne local subway and 6 stops from the DB station.

    Renting a car (or cars) may be the better option in SA.

    I'm not going to SA - for the simple reason - it costs too much for the flight.

    Let me know when we start talking about Brazil (2014). I'll be going - I'm already working on a place in Sao Paulo - but I'm intrigued about staying in Rio, as well.
     
  20. PedroUnited

    PedroUnited Member

    Oct 16, 2005
    Richmond, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    this place has great group rapes, i mean rates

    [​IMG]
     
  21. Nick_78

    Nick_78 New Member

    May 9, 2004
    VA
    Club:
    DC United
    I know a couple of guys in Jburg, I'm crashing with them. From what they've said, good luck finding a place. You're pretty much going to have to find someone renting out rooms in their houses. It sounds like that's the way you're looking to go. Good plan.

    My problem is tickets to the games. But I honestly don't really care too much about that. If I can get into a game, great, if not, oh well. Just being there will be pretty awesome.
     
  22. NattyBo

    NattyBo Member+

    Apr 30, 2004
    Nunya
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Let me know when you work out that place - we're planning on going as a family and would be up for apartment sharing with someone we know like you =)
     
  23. tileman

    tileman New Member

    Sep 3, 2005
    Dumfries, Va.
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    2014 sounds good too me, I'll start saving my greenbacks now.
     
  24. sussexcentralsoccer

    Nov 6, 2005
    Bethany Beach
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I am still planning on going. Have two friends who have also comitted to going. The USSF sent me and email and said they are distributing tickets (to USSC card carrying members first) around December 4th, which is the date of the draw I believe. I would also be very interested in doing a house share, I may be able to get one on the cheap(er) because of some connections I have in SA.
     
  25. emanon

    emanon Member

    Aug 17, 2007
    MD
    Club:
    DC United
    fyi: Info is up on the ussoccer website re tickets.

    "Priority status for applying for tickets to the U.S. Men’s National Team matches in South Africa will be extended to members of the U.S. Soccer Supporters Club. Registration for U.S. Soccer SC is open now at ussoccer.com, and fans seeking priority status must join by Dec. 3, 2009, at 12 p.m. ET. "

    U.S. Soccer fans’ FIFA World Cup Ticketing Timeline
    Ongoing Fans join the U.S. Soccer Supporters Club
    Late November USSSC members submit pre-application data to U.S. Soccer *
    Dec. 3 Deadline to join USSSC and receive priority World Cup ticketing status ^
    Dec. 4 First-round opponents and venues determined via Final Draw
    Dec. 6 FIFA ticket application begins for USSSC members
    Jan. 13 Close of FIFA ticket application for USSSC members
    Late January FIFA contacts applicants to confirm whether or not application was successful, successful applicants are charged for tickets
     

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