The place to be in Dallas for Watching the WC

Discussion in 'FC Dallas' started by pwip, May 20, 2006.

  1. pwip

    pwip Member

    Jul 10, 2004
    Dallas
    Where does the inferno plan to be during the USMNT games?

    Last time around, Ben Half Yard was my base camp but I want to find a place with the largest HD screen surrounded by the die hardest US soccer fans.

    And please, not PHP. it's too far to drive afterward when you are a little buzzy
     
  2. The Gribbler

    The Gribbler Member

    Jul 14, 1999
    Cedar Hill, Texas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    I've been wondering the same thing. Unfortunately the only game I'll probably catch live is the Saturday one. Czech Republic, right?
     
  3. bigtoga

    bigtoga Member

    Sep 16, 2000
    Dallas, Texas
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    Stadium Cafe has the nice, big HD and I've watched a game w/ Inferno there before. I'll be sitting on my comfy couch this time though :)
     
  4. burning247

    burning247 Member+

    Liverpool FC
    England
    Sep 16, 2000
    Dallas
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    yea, theres nothing that will tear me away from my couch for the whole month, not work, not the woman, nothing.

    It would be nice to watch some games in HD, I can't shell out the doe for an HDTV though, so if I knew a good gathering for big games I may leave the couch for that.
     
  5. ElJefe

    ElJefe Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 16, 1999
    Colorful Colorado
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    Well, I'm taking two weeks off work for the first round and while I was planning on watching the games on the TV at Chez Jefe, I would be amenable to watching them elsewhere if the place in question had ABC HD/ESPNHD/ESPN2HD.
     
  6. xanthippas

    xanthippas Member

    FC Dallas
    United States
    Jun 8, 2004
    Bedford, TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    WC Watching

    My apologies in advance if I'm posting this in the wrong place, but I'm wondering where FCD and soccer fans in general are planning to watch the USA games around here. Any recommendations for where to go?
     
  7. texgator

    texgator New Member

    Oct 28, 2003
    Plano
    Re: WC Watching

    I'm going to the Verizon Wireless Club right in Pizza Hut Park.........where else??
     
  8. DeigoRedD

    DeigoRedD Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 28, 2004
    Fort Worth, TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: WC Watching

    I've got a few feelers out for places in Tarrant County to see if anyone would welcome soccer freaks on this side of the Metroplex.

    I've got feelers in to Fox & Hound in Arlington just off Green Oaks and Collins and Rawlings All American Grille at Ameriquest Field. Inferno Mom was also going to put a call into someone as well.

    I'm going to stop by a new sports bar that just opened up closer to 360 in Arlington/Grand Prairie as well.

    If anyone has any other ideas for places to gather in this area, please make the contact and see if you get receptive results.

    I'm contacting places that I think would be good and that I know in this area. But I'm by no means an expert so any other ideas/options are welcomed.
     
  9. xanthippas

    xanthippas Member

    FC Dallas
    United States
    Jun 8, 2004
    Bedford, TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: WC Watching

    Sorry, I don't know the score on the VWC. Is that going to be open to the general public during the games?
     
  10. wcharriscpa

    wcharriscpa Member

    Arsenal FC
    Dec 26, 2000
    Austin
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: WC Watching

    Then we might actually meet, tg. Ask Dustin, I was looking for you Saturday.

    I've requested (and received) off from work the days that the US plays (including potential round of 16 days) and a few others, and was going to just watch at home. But the thought of watching at PHP with others cheering is intriguing....almost too good to pass up, eh?

    Will the bar be open?
     
  11. boomersooner027

    May 13, 2004
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    Bahamas
    Re: WC Watching

    Kind of depends on the day for me. I'll probably watch all the US games at the VWC. Might catch a couple days at Trinity Hall and on the more tame days I'll just watch at home.
     
  12. j.r.'s mom

    j.r.'s mom New Member

    Jul 13, 2004
    Carrollton, Texas
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    If she's the right woman, she's on the couch watching WC with you ;)
     
  13. wcharriscpa

    wcharriscpa Member

    Arsenal FC
    Dec 26, 2000
    Austin
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    No, Italy is on Saturday.

    Or were you joking?
     
  14. texgator

    texgator New Member

    Oct 28, 2003
    Plano
    Re: WC Watching

    During WC games, yes. On FCD gamedays, no, it's only open to those with the expensive seats.
     
  15. texgator

    texgator New Member

    Oct 28, 2003
    Plano
    Re: WC Watching

    Damn....I was at a family function. I skipped the tailgate completely.
     
  16. justscore

    justscore Member

    May 31, 2004
    Southlake
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    Some Infernites plan on being in Germany watching the US play :p
     
  17. texas arsenal

    texas arsenal New Member

    Aug 7, 2003
    Frisco Tx
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    My couch will be a player. Im not taking off work but I bought an extra Tivo so I can record up to 4 games at a time.
     
  18. texgator

    texgator New Member

    Oct 28, 2003
    Plano
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    Damn you and your dual tuner lifestyle!!!

    I took off for the US games against the Czechs (full day off) and against Ghana (half day). My boss has been warned that advancement to the knockout rounds = more days off for me. I think we would play the round of 16 game on a Tuesday.
     
  19. FC Uptown

    FC Uptown New Member

    Feb 3, 2006
    H-town
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    Trinity Hall
     
  20. wcharriscpa

    wcharriscpa Member

    Arsenal FC
    Dec 26, 2000
    Austin
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    Only if we come in second in our group. <ptooie>

    The winner plays Monday, June 26. :)
     
  21. idrinkgoodcoffee

    idrinkgoodcoffee New Member

    Feb 15, 2005
    Big D
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    I second Trinity Hall - but will also spend a fair bit of time on my couch as well!
     
  22. Kevin Lindstrom

    Oct 28, 2003
    Dallas, TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: WC Watching

    Just to confirm a few things and share some possibilities as well - we will be hosting the vast majority of the WC games, and certainly the US games, probably the Mexico games as well as other big hitters, at PHP. Verizon Wireless Club will be free (as will parking, I believe), with the games on all the screens and the in-stadium video boards. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

    I've also heard that they are working to get some good perks above and beyond just having the bar open during the games - a possible office station on one hand and drink and food deals on the other. I'll share as I know.
     
  23. texgator

    texgator New Member

    Oct 28, 2003
    Plano
    Re: WC Watching

    Cool...sounds good, Kevin. Will some FCD players be watching the games at the club, too?
     
  24. bigtoga

    bigtoga Member

    Sep 16, 2000
    Dallas, Texas
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    That is awesome, Kev - thanks :) We love you guys :)
     
  25. jwedding

    jwedding Member

    Jul 21, 2003
    McKinney
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: The place to be in Dallas for the WC

    So Kevin, IS there wireless inside the Verizon Wireless Club? Could I bring a laptop and work during the game? Just curious...
     

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