Azteca 2009 trip

Discussion in 'USA Men: Fans & Travel' started by braun, Sep 16, 2008.

  1. Thunderpac

    Thunderpac Member

    Feb 16, 2000
    NE Minneapolis
    That place looks pretty good. Technically it is a block east of the Zona Rosa but it is close enough. $35 sounds like a steal if it is anywhere as good as the reviews on TripAdvisor say.

    The Metro is only MEX$2 (about US$0.30) per ride and it will take you everywhere you need to go. You'll be able to get by on less than $10 for transport during the trip.

    Food is up to you, but it is also relatively cheap. Match ticket is anyone's guess at this point, but should be well under $50.

    Hmm, depends on the person but your $150 ticket/food/taxi above could cover it easily.
     
  2. Mosco

    Mosco Member+

    Dec 1, 2004
    Sun Valley, CA
    Still no sign of match tickets whats really going on
     
  3. MakingNews

    MakingNews Member

    Jul 8, 2003
    Detroit, MI
    For those of you who haven't seen, there were some interesting information posted on Twitter about this match in the last two days:

    First, Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl:
    http://twitter.com/#search?q=grantwahl

    "Ha! Mexican Fed sets 3 pm kickoff time (4 pm ET) on a WEEKDAY for huge USA-Mexico WCQ on Wed Aug 12. Smog and heat! ¡¡¡Qué gamesmanship!!!"

    "No English TV for USA-Mexico WCQ Aug 12? ESPN still doesn't own rights, price said to be "extortionate." May only be on Telemundo."

    And This is American Soccer posted the following:
    http://twitter.com/TIAS

    "Azteca tix update: nothing before end of GoldCup. Mex gives USSF tix, Ole Ole gets priority, than USSSC, where a lottery may need to be used"
     
  4. DoTheVillage

    DoTheVillage New Member

    Jul 19, 2007
    Are there really that many people headed to Azteca / members of the USSC to warrant a lottery?

    They would have to have 10,000 requests
     
  5. socluis90

    socluis90 Member+

    Aug 11, 2004
    So Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Also anyone have an idea as to what hotel the US will stay at? I'm so close to booking and very excited.
     
  6. dirk diggler

    dirk diggler Member

    May 14, 2000
    Fire Daddy!
    Club:
    --other--
    They usually stay at the Radisson. It's way outside the city center, just off the beltway. It's not a pedestrian friendly area.
     
  7. Frankie Boy

    Frankie Boy Member

    Jun 9, 2003
    more like 20's.....
     
  8. Frankie Boy

    Frankie Boy Member

    Jun 9, 2003
    ticketmaster in Mexico does online ticketing with the ability to print out tickets on your home printer....
     
  9. DanteSoccer

    DanteSoccer WC 86, 94, 02, 06

    Feb 24, 2005
    Dallas
    I booked a flight for my wife and I, we'll be there. Just awaiting the ticket sale. Our buddy, Bryan from Sacramento is going, too. We met him and his wife in Germany '06. He just returned from USA-Brazil final in SA.

    I was at Azteca four years ago. The atmosphere was more intense than the Euro Final last year in Vienna. Just imagine Azteca swarming in green, roaring with every touch of the ball. Very intimidating to visiting teams. The seats for the US section was right up against the fence.

    You don't want to miss this match.
     
  10. gveli001

    gveli001 Member

    LA Galaxy
    Jul 9, 2009
    Fullerton
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  11. socluis90

    socluis90 Member+

    Aug 11, 2004
    So Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  12. shinpath

    shinpath Member

    Feb 14, 2003
    Shanghai, PR China
    Club:
    --other--
    Regardless of what section your ticket is in, you WILL be seated with the American supporters, for your own safety and enjoyment.
     
  13. skawars1

    skawars1 New Member

    Jul 7, 2009
    Club:
    Chicago Fire

    Work plans changed. I can now go. Booking flight and hotel today for me and my gf. I can't wait!!!
     
  14. salchipapa619

    salchipapa619 New Member

    Jul 15, 2008
    SoCal
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  15. MakingNews

    MakingNews Member

    Jul 8, 2003
    Detroit, MI
    I'm not certain that's true... When I was in Azteca in 2005, there were Americans who bought tickets elsewhere in the stadium (likely through Ticketmaster) and sat amongst the El Tri fans. Apparently, they had a good time. No problems.

    YMMV, but I'm waiting for the US Soccer allocation to get my tickets.
     
  16. Mosco

    Mosco Member+

    Dec 1, 2004
    Sun Valley, CA
  17. superlimey

    superlimey Member

    Jun 7, 1999
    Boulder, CO
    This sounds bogus, a lottery that is. I don't want to be forced to pay $50 or whatever it is for the right to spend more money to buy tickets (or as US Soccer calls it - a Supporters Club). Anyone know if the remaining allocation will be offered to the general public? There is no way 10,000 US fans will be at Azteca midweek.
    Btw where did you get the 10,000 figure as the allocation from?
    Thanks.
     
  18. Shibb

    Shibb Member

    Feb 22, 2005
    Tampa
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    10,000 Americans at Azteca would be fantastic. I've not yet been there, but I thought we're normally more like a few hundred. Maybe there's just so many Mexican supporters there that it swallows us up?

    I'm still on the fence about this trip. But if I do decide to go, a ticket will be way low on my list of concerns.
     
  19. DoTheVillage

    DoTheVillage New Member

    Jul 19, 2007
    That is a number I came up with while simultaneously pondering and scratching my head.. In other words I'm calling Bull•hit on A lottery.

    Sorry bout the confusion
     
  20. metroflip73

    metroflip73 Member

    Mar 3, 2000
    NYC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    How many US fans were there in 2001?

    If memory serves we had about 150-200 in 2005?

    Can we better that this time around? :)
     
  21. JayDelight729

    JayDelight729 Member

    Jun 7, 2002
    Section 101
    Worst case scenario... forced to scalp for tickets on gameday.

    People have plane flights months ago, should be no issue getting tickets. But who knows what US Soccer is up to.
     
  22. socluis90

    socluis90 Member+

    Aug 11, 2004
    So Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Serioulsly they better not make it all complicated to get tickets.
     
  23. shinpath

    shinpath Member

    Feb 14, 2003
    Shanghai, PR China
    Club:
    --other--
    I think we need some media help here. I know a lot people hate World Soccer Daily & Steven Cohen but I like the show, so I'll call in this week and try to pimp the trip. we could pick up some stragglers.
     
  24. Lightning_Striker

    Lightning_Striker New Member

    Apr 22, 2009
    The consensus of our squad of 1st Minnesota Volunteers is to hold our horses and await word from USSF regarding tickets. This approach recommended by one of our experienced Azteca invaders (Thunderpac). Albeit, we as a whole are adventurous and not planning on lavish hotel accommodations or motorcoach to/from the Azteca.
     
  25. BROSUF

    BROSUF Member

    Feb 21, 2008
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The Northwest will represent-

    Hotel in Tabacalera off Reforma
     

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