Gm #1: Chicago v New England; 13 April, 6:00 PM CT [R]

BallStateMiddie · Mar 25, 2003

Opening day going to sell out?

What's the prognosis for the home opener? My club team (Ball State) is playing a game on the field after the game's done, so we're bringing like 50 people. Of course, all my BS brothers are invited. Anybody have any idea where they're going to seat us with the group rate? We're paying $15 each, including a ticket, a Tshirt, a hot dog, and a drink. Are these gonna be upper deck seats or what? All my teammates get to go to the players afterparty, also, which should be pretty sweet. I'll try to bring some pictures back, if possible.

redzin · Mar 25, 2003

Given the reduced capacity for this game, it will most certainly sellout. You guys may well be standing on the sideline or behind the goal (just a guess).

Fanaddict · Mar 25, 2003

Since there is no upper deck at Cardinal stadium you won't be there.

mactheknife · Mar 25, 2003

i hope it's not sold out by the open house, that's when i plan on buying my ticket.

VortexUnited · Mar 26, 2003

Tix?

I triede ordering tix from the office last week, they said that they weren't going on sale, barring Season Tix, until the 29th....

So, you should be fine....

ATrain · Mar 26, 2003

a fine strategy for a sell-out...

wait until 2 weeks before the game to sell tickets.

Someone explain, please?

Fanaddict · Mar 26, 2003

The front office is under pressure to sell season tickets and you can't sell season tickets if you've sold individual tickets to the best seats for the first game.They knew that with a 7,000 capacity they aren't going to have any trouble selling out the first game anyway.

Fanaddict · Mar 26, 2003

Talking about selling tickets and season tickets doesn't it seem funny there have been no newspaper ads by the fire to sell season tickets?

usa1950 · Mar 27, 2003

middie....

Will you sport the Mathis-Mohawk? Exposure, and all.

Bethany · Mar 27, 2003

Originally posted by Fanaddict
Talking about selling tickets and season tickets doesn't it seem funny there have been no newspaper ads by the fire to sell season tickets?
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When I was back in Naperville, all the Daily Heralds were wrapped in a sheet of paper "This edition of the Daily Herlad brought to you by The Chicago Fire." Huge Logo and everything. It gave the web address, but I can't remember whether or not it encouraged you to buy season tickets

firefan2001 · Mar 27, 2003

With the capacity of about 7,000 for the home opener this game should be soldout on Saturday the 29th, the day single game tickets go on sale. Also the 2nd game of the season should be soldout on Saturday also with only 7,000 capacity. If it's not soldout it's not going to look too good.

UltraCinek · Apr 1, 2003

It seems that the only two types of tickets available individually are $35 premium and $15 Section 8 GA tickets. This is a pretty bold move but I like it. There are probably no more than 2000 tickets available. If the home opener is on a nice day, a lot of walkup will have to go back home unsatisfied.

alf · Apr 3, 2003

Moeller to Fire?

From Soccer America's Confidential:
5. MOELLER FIRE: Former German international midfielder Andy Moeller is still in the sights of MLS, according to a source.

Moeller, 35, wouldn't be available until the German season ends in May but he and his representatives have been in discussions with MLS for more than a month. New England and Chicago are the teams jockeying for his services with the Fire in the lead despite its recent acquisition of Jamaican attacker Andy Williams.

Chicago is owed an allocation stemming from the retirement of Peter Nowak after he was traded to the Revs.
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HalaMadrid · Apr 7, 2003

More confirmation that Chicago is in the running for Moeller's services:

Boston Herald

Without a creator in the middle, the Ralston/Twellman connection might not flow as easily. The team is sitting on one international slot, hoping to land 35-year-old Andy Moeller, who was a superb player in his prime, but could be headed to Chicago.
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Chicago Fire - The Fire went 11-13-4 with 43 goals and 38 against. With Bradley gone, coach Dave Sarachan, a longtime assistant under Bruce Arena at United and the U.S. national team, gets to step out of the shadow. Gone are Peter Nowak (retirement), Hristo Stoitchkov (United) and Josh Wolff (Kansas City). If they get Moeller the midfield, always the axis of the Fire, could again be strong especially with the return of Chris Armas who missed most of last season with a torn ACL. Ante Razov is good for 15 goals a season.

Key additions: Andy Williams and Rodrigo Faria.
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joseph pakovits · Apr 7, 2003

Does Moeller have any injury problems? Even if not, what is he going to cost and who are we going to have to get rid of to add him to the orster?

The last thing we need after the last two seasons is yet another expensive, aging, injury-prone guy sitting on our bench.

JMMUSA8 · Apr 7, 2003

Andreas Moeller to Fire?

i believe if you were to get him, he wouldnt play until June.

BrianJames · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by joseph pakovits
Does Moeller have any injury problems? Even if not, what is he going to cost and who are we going to have to get rid of to add him to the orster?

The last thing we need after the last two seasons is yet another expensive, aging, injury-prone guy sitting on our bench.
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On top of all this, we just signed Andy Williams. We plan on sitting him on the bench and/or taking PT from one of the many young talented players on the roster?

HalaMadrid · Apr 7, 2003

Never too early.

Let's get this sucker rolling.

skinut · Apr 7, 2003

Nothing profound to add, other than "Man, it's good to FINALLY see this thread!"

Go Fire! See ya Sunday.

leftwing · Apr 7, 2003

anyone know the ticket situation?

GoFireGo · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by leftwing
anyone know the ticket situation?
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Well, just for a laugh I went on ticketmaster and put in 50 tickets and 50 Section 8 tickets came up! So im sure if anyone needs a few more its no problem.

Originally posted by skinut
Nothing profound to add, other than "Man, it's good to FINALLY see this thread!" b/B]
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The same exact thought came to my mind as well. Lets make Section 8 rockin, with the small crowd, they're gonna need us!

UltraCinek · Apr 7, 2003

Originally posted by GoFireGo
Well, just for a laugh I went on ticketmaster and put in 50 tickets and 50 Section 8 tickets came up! So im sure if anyone needs a few more its no problem.

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Beware though because I was told there were less than 200 tickets left last Friday. This game may still sell out before Sunday.

Marcin

kingwho · Apr 8, 2003

Greetings Fire People

i am from minneapolis and will be joining in for your opening day celebrations
two of us in attendance
we have our section 8 tickets
and we are ready to sing our lungs out
(we get loads of practice at minnesota thunder matches)
is there going to be any pre-game equivilant of a tailgate etc
cant wait to enter the cardinal realm and hang out with you all
any tips for us (or warnings!!!!!)

bruce

redzin · Apr 9, 2003

I just ordered two additional tickets for this game from the Fire office. It still seems like tickets are availble in many sections. Kinda surprises me.

But, as UltraCinek said, if it's nice (which it should be) most, if not all, tickets will be sold.

cwhein · Apr 9, 2003

What's crowd capacity for 4/13?

What is the seating capacity going to be on Sunday? I thought I saw that initially it will be only 5000 before going to 7500 in May and 9500 in June.