Enjoying the match on TV.

Discussion in 'D.C. United' started by Pints, Nov 11, 2004.

  1. Pints

    Pints Member

    Apr 21, 2004
    Charm City
    For those of us staying back to keep the home fires burning for the arrival of the 2004 MLS Cup Champions, an article was released revealing how the match will be shot.

    Here

    "...as well as [D.C. United head coach] Peter Nowak will wear a wireless microphone throughout the game."


    -This could prove to be very interesting. :D

    "Broadcast live nationally on ABC at 3:30 pm ET, the game will be shown around the world on ESPN International which reaches 175 countries. The game will also be viewable on American forces network, which reaches 177 countries, at all U.S. embassies and on all ships at sea."

    -This is nice to see happening.
     
  2. elconejito

    elconejito Member

    Dec 24, 2002
    Where Homer Lives
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    it would do wonders for the league if the match was a real barn-burner with creative and flowing play by both sides. Then the world can see that our soccer isnt too shabby after all. If its a snoozer, then that will hurt MLS (or confirm for some people) as being seen as a lower-level league.
     
  3. Pints

    Pints Member

    Apr 21, 2004
    Charm City
    I see your point, although boring or exciting expanded coverage is great, period. Most folks that come to the match with the idea that "this is US soccer, it's gonna suck." won't care either way if it is boring or exciting. They will only be looking to point out faults. The fact a company is broadcasting it to 175 countries and overseas to troops on duty is great. DC will bring excitement, without a doubt.
     
  4. GrillMaster

    GrillMaster Member

    Aug 31, 2000
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I earnestly ask all DC fans staying here to make the trek to Bailey's (https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3545541&postcount=1) and help us achieve a boisterous critical mass of DC supporters. Definitely a case of the more the merrier. It's going to be a lot of fun and this is the last match until 2005. Let's close the year with a memorable event.

    GM
     
  5. BBBulldog

    BBBulldog Member+

    Jun 25, 2004
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Croatia
    They should hook up Big Rob with a mic and a designated bleeper, they could sell uncensored dvds afterwards :D
     
  6. beltwayrob

    beltwayrob New Member

    Jun 15, 2004
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thanks GM! Yeah, I know for some of you its a haul to get into NoVa or DC, but please try and make it to Baileys! It's gonna be one hell of a good time! Guarunteed!

    As for the match itself, well I think the world is about to see that US Soccer, and MLS isn't the pansy league afterall. This is going to be an exciting match!
     
  7. mkpage

    mkpage Member

    Jun 9, 1999
    Alexandria, VA
    Does anyone know if the game will be televised in HD. I haven't seen anything yet. Would love it if ABC stepped up and delivered.
     
  8. The Lieutenant

    Dec 29, 1999
    Lupburg, Bayern
    The game is on AFN? That is awesome! I should be able to watch next year. AFN didn't show the 2002 WC, so I am hoping to start a campaign for them to show WCQs next year. Watching them on DVD 2 weeks after the match just isn't the same.
     
  9. Th4119

    Th4119 Member

    Jul 26, 2001
    Annandale, VA
    That only matters if people watch.

    If only the true MLS die-hard fans watch like normal and it's a snoozer, it won't make that much of a difference.

    If people are tuning in to see Freddy's first Final, then you have a point.
     
  10. 79United

    79United Member

    Apr 10, 2000
    SW DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I saw that too. I was definitely surprised,...and grateful. Fortunately, I'm back home now so I'll be able to watch the game without the satellite garble we get while underway.

    TS.
     
  11. gnat

    gnat New Member

    Oct 1, 2003
    Would have been better if they did this with Hudson :D

    Though I would suppose that would involve FCC fines :D

    -dave
     
  12. Red&Black

    Red&Black Member+

    Aug 30, 2001
    Lot 8
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Burkina Faso
    :D
     
  13. Bambule GK

    Bambule GK New Member

    Aug 16, 2000
    The ATL

    Ok, this is going to be a bit OT, but have you guys seen/heard the FSW broadcasts where they have the fans doing the commentating of some EPL matches?


    It's 1 part train wreck, 1 part hilarious.

    Perhaps we could talk to Comcast about something like this. :D
     
  14. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    "Technology wise, we're going to be adding StroMotion, sponsored by Panasonic this year, in MLS Cup," said Cohen.

    Back in college (at least 1,000 years ago) I used to suffer from Stroh's motion, every weekend and quite a few week nights! :)
     
  15. gnat

    gnat New Member

    Oct 1, 2003
    Oh god no!!! That was the dumbest thing I have ever seen (probably because I avoid ESPN for just this type of crap). Why must they ruin "the beautiful game" with Lucas-esque tricks??

    On the bright side, maybe we'll get to hear JP tell Whine-All-Day to shut the hell up. :D

    -dave
     
  16. GrillMaster

    GrillMaster Member

    Aug 31, 2000
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's the room-spinning kind, right? ;)

    GM
     
  17. fatbastard

    fatbastard Member+

    Aug 1, 2003
    Lincoln (ish), Va
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't know. I liked it, really enables you to see how difficult some of the runs, passes, and angled shots are. I think it'll help the casual fan get more excited about some scoring plays. Some day, maybe they'll put chips in the players' shorts and they can draw the moving offside line on the screen :) Works good for the first down line in pointy-ball.
     
  18. Cantankerous

    Cantankerous New Member

    Apr 15, 2003
    United country
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Uh oh.

    Whew. This is SO not where I thought you were going with this...
     
  19. PSG Stunna

    PSG Stunna New Member

    Jul 16, 2002
    Darkness!!!
    does anyone know if the game will be available in Europe? I am in the Czech Republic right now...
     
  20. tallguy

    tallguy Member+

    Sep 15, 2004
    MoCoLand, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Can't answer that. But, do be sure to get a tape of last week's game. Wahoo! Just can't wait until tomorrow.
     
  21. monster

    monster Member

    Oct 19, 1999
    Hanover, PA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's listed on ABCHD, but no idea if it is true high-def
     
  22. GrillMaster

    GrillMaster Member

    Aug 31, 2000
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Armed Forces network will be airing it, so there will be a feed over Europe. Whether you can access it, of course, is another thing.

    GM
     
  23. G Enriquez

    G Enriquez Member+

    Apr 1, 2002
    Tampa
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's on ESPN International.
     
  24. writered21

    writered21 Member+

    Jul 14, 2001
    Middle of the Road
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well it beats using Stroh's Motion, I guess.

    Hope there is a big crowd at Bailey's tomorrow. That would be awesome.
     
  25. ursula

    ursula Member

    Feb 21, 1999
    Republic of Cascadia
    I'm very happy that it's JP and not Stoner doing the PBP.
     

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