http://www.chicago-fire.com/pressbox/pressrelease/releasetext.asp?prID=1122 there is a thread started in the fire forum asking for tickets... if you have any to sell or need to get some yourself... Fire ticket exchange -jim
i'm rather doubtful on that... essentially all they have left are the four corners... and i don't think throwing those in would be the easiest things in the world
Space isn't the issue. There's space enough for 20,000. The only issue are the restrictions North Central College and the City of Naperville place on capacity, which are unlikely to change. Also, the college's track season may have an impact next year on a change of capacity during the season much like it does this year. Also, the capacity will be reduced by about 2000 for the remaider of the year including playoffs so that there is room for the football field.
bump tickets are now being sold on ebay, check the thread i linked to in the first post for more details (fire ticket exchange) -jim
The view of Naperville sold out is spectacular. It seems obvious that the smaller venues are the way to go. Just the fact that MLS tix are being sold on ebay due to the game selling our makes me happy,... and I hate the Fire Good job Chicago. I hope you kick dat ass. TS.
Small is good for soccer Couldn't agree more. This gives the team credibility. A sold stadium with 15-17K gives the event legitamacy versus 20K in a 77K stadium, which looks like a loser event. Net/net: empty stadium doesn't excite sponsors or the media, sell outs do.
One more question If the Fire built a stadium along the highway running E-W from Chicago and it had 22-25K seats, would it be a reasonable solution for the long run? I'd rather the team be in down town, but if you could fill a stadium regularly in the 'burbs and control dates and revenue, it would be a better business solution.
Kenosha: Bingo. I think they should build it on 88 between 294 and 355. Problem is I doubt there is ANY land to be had in that vicinity.
Why not put it on 294? Its been a month or two since I took the drive, and didn't really pay much attention, but I seem to remember plenty of open space within 40 minutes or so of 88.
Props to the Fire fans!! Way to support your side. Though, you know, I hope you lose.............but good job putting those butts in the seats.