With everything else equal, does having the Supporters Section as GA improve the atmosphere?

Discussion in 'MLS: General' started by vevo5, Aug 29, 2012.

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With everything else equal, does having the Supporters Section as GA improve the atmosphere?

  1. Yes

    91.7%
  2. No

    8.3%
  1. vevo5

    vevo5 Member

    Nov 23, 2011
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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    San Jose just announced section and price. I was wondering if their Supporters Section will be GA or not.

    http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2012/08/quakes-introduce-new-stadium-seating-options




    With everything else equal, does having the Supporters Section as GA improve the atmosphere?
     
  2. DoctorD

    DoctorD Member+

    Sep 29, 2002
    MidAtlantic
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Didn't you create this thread in the "old" BigSoccer?
     
  3. asoc

    asoc Member+

    Sep 28, 2007
    Tacoma
    No, that was pc4th from Seattle...
    wait... You mean to tell me this is the same guy and he now claims the Timbers as his team? Wonder if he is still living in Seattle...
     
  4. BBBulldog

    BBBulldog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 25, 2004
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Croatia
    Of course, how's that even a question.

    I'd give my left nut for those ticket prices :p
     
  5. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
    Using too many parentheses
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    American Samoa
    All I know is, those ticket prices, like ours ($250 for season tix :eek: ) are outrageously low and taking advantage of it now before they skyrocket will be the best thing you guys ever do. Nothing beats front row for $15 a game.

    As far as the GA affecting the atmosphere, if you guys have different groups, they will get it sorted out (see Houston). Most, if not all the people in those sections understand the deal within a couple games even if they aren't affiliated with an SG.
     
  6. don gagliardi

    don gagliardi Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    Feb 28, 2004
    san jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Yes, and yes.
     
  7. vevo5

    vevo5 Member

    Nov 23, 2011
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Which clubs don't have a GA Supporters Section?

    and which clubs don't have a Supporters Section at all?


    (which clubs are still stuck in MLS 1.0 era?)
     
  8. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Vanuatu
    This question was a thread within the last year. If you use search you should be able to find your answer.
     
  9. Potowmack

    Potowmack Member+

    Apr 2, 2010
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The Screaming Eagles went GA last season here in DC. I was ambivalent about it originally but, frankly, I haven't seen any real difference. The only real advantage is that it's easier to sit together if you have people who only come to games occasionally.
     
  10. Whitecaps10

    Whitecaps10 Member

    Jul 11, 2010
    Long Island,NY
    Club:
    Vancouver Whitecaps
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It probably has an effect on attendance. Timbers Army is a GA section, and most teams do as well. I think every team but the Whitecaps have the supporters section as GA.
     
  11. metroflip73

    metroflip73 Member

    Mar 3, 2000
    NYC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not true, Section 101 at RBA isn't GA, but we sorta treat it as such, especially when it's the same people you see every home match.
     
  12. mcontento

    mcontento Member

    Jun 26, 2000
    Catalina Wine Mixer
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    oh, god, Vevo5 discovered polls...the end is near!
     
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  13. Kappa74

    Kappa74 Member+

    Feb 2, 2010
    Seattle
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    I wouldn't retreat into your bombshelter just yet. When we lose Vevo5, and Damian6 begins to post in Bigsoccer, the apocalypse won't be far behind. Until then, just roll with it brother.
     
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  14. FuzzyForeigner

    Oct 29, 2003
    WA
    Club:
    Seattle
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    get it done then. change in vancouver!
     
  15. idriveavw

    idriveavw BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 15, 2008
    NJ
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    This.
    I have technically had the same seat in 101 since RBA opened, but I have only ever been there once. Just to say it was mine first.
     
  16. fuzzx

    fuzzx Member+

    Feb 4, 2012
    Brossard
    Club:
    Montreal Impact
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    The impact just released their 2013 season ticket prices and updated seating map and the GA supporters section doubled in size.
    http://www.impactmontreal.com/en/2013-season-tickets-renewal/stadium-plan-prices
    The new section was previously technically a "supporters section" but had assigned seating. The change proves that there is value there. At $295 they are leaving money on the table, as the adjacent section goes for $385.

    PS. what do you think of our prices?
     
  17. don gagliardi

    don gagliardi Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    Feb 28, 2004
    san jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    $295 for a supporters ticket is slightly more than $280 in San Jose for an equivalent 2013 ticket.
     
  18. FuzzyForeigner

    Oct 29, 2003
    WA
    Club:
    Seattle
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    has the SJ FO been working with 1906 ultras and casbah in regards to the supporters section(s)? have the supporters had any input into stadium design?
     
  19. whatareyoulookingat

    Jun 11, 2008
    Durham
    The fact the club work closely with the ultras means they arent ultras at all.
     
  20. vevo5

    vevo5 Member

    Nov 23, 2011
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Does Toronto have a Supporters Section?

    Searching for Toronto FC Seating Chart 2012 come up with No Supporters Section at all.

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  21. don gagliardi

    don gagliardi Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    Feb 28, 2004
    san jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    I believe they are primarily in 112-118, although there are (or were in better days) other pockets throughout the stadium. Visitor support is at the top of 104.
     
  22. PapaSmurf

    PapaSmurf Member

    Mar 2, 2012
    San Jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    The FO just says that to make themselves look good. Nice try buddy.
     
  23. Angelo1405

    Angelo1405 Member

    Mar 25, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Will the supporters section be a terrace so that they could do the "avalanche" after a goal ?
     

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