I would like to know what Mexicans or Mexican Americans in Bigsoccer think about the new stadium. I was at the game and I can tell you that a large percentage of fans in attendance were Mexicans. When I went to the stands to buy things, I saw and heard a lot of people speaking in Spanish. The home depot should mean a lot to Mexican since I know that a lot of Mexican clubs and National team games will be play there. I would like to know their reaction and if the stadium bring them close to the league.
Juan, Just because they're speaking Spanish doesn't necessarily mean they're from Mexico. Right? I think the El Salvadorians and the Guatemalans might take issue with being called Mexicans. But, in response to your question, I think Hispanics in general have been supporting the Galaxy and US Soccer more. Since the league formed, they have been the back bone of Galaxy supporters. When the US played Brazil at the Rose Bowl a couple of years ago, I saw many Mexicans with a Mexico flag painted on one side of their face and a US flag painted on the other. I asked one guy about it and he told me that he always cheers for the US unless Mexico is playing. Just my thoughts. I'm not Hispanic by the way, if that makes any difference.
for one thing necaxa is building a new stadium and if im not mistaken it will only cost 14 million bucks to build it! they might see the HDC and then see their new stadium and say "this place is a dump"
Thanks for pointing that out. I was enlightened to that fact, too after attending many, many Galaxy matches at the Rose Bowl. Lots of supporters there to see their countrymen Cienfuego or Ruiz...
Labor is a bit cheaper down there. As to the posted question for this thread - The new stadium looks great. To me this is the ideal size for a soccer stadium. I'll try to go down there to see the stadium for a Mexican Nats game. Unfortunately I can't make the game vs. El Salvador but I get the feeling there'll be more chances later on.
I thought they would be happY! we even threw some toilet paper on the field to make it look like a mexican field! i bet the mexican fields are alot nicer but i can never tell cause they are covered with toilet paper or ticker tape or someother dumb s**t. Help me out on this one, why do mexican and argentines throw s**t all over the field?
I asked two actual Mexicans at the game if the best soccer stadium was now in the USA or Mexico and they voted 2-0 USA.
if you go to that website patronatofutags.com.. they have a video. the stadium is about 80% complete. I wouldnt consider it it a dump. Its actually very nice. Granted, the HDC has a lot of commodities and other non soccer facilities that the necaxa stadium doesnt have... but afterall... Necaa will train at another facility in the future. Not too long ago I saw a report on the satdium and around the stadium there are a lot of busineses and some houses. Some people that live near the stadium are selling thier houses and others are converting them into businesses. I think that is awsome... that kind of reminds me of Toluca. Their stadium is surrounded by a lot of small businesses. There is no tailgating... but when you have a lot of taquerias and restaurants.. and the food is dirt cheap.. who needs to tailgate. something about stadiums that are near residential areas and business zones that make it more intimate. Fans can meet up hours before the game at a restaurant accross the street and then just walk to the stadium. I saw the game ... the facilty is very nice. Very cool looking.
that looks pretty good! what is the capacity? 30k, 40? I wish all mexican stadiums had covering for all the seats so that the fans could get more shade.
I rather go with a stadium full of history and culture. Something about stepping into Azteca Stadium (one of the meccas of soccer) that gets you teary eyed. No other stadium in the world can say they have hosted 2 World cup final matches. Some of the most memorable games have been played in that stadium. ANd many consider 1970 Mexico one of the best finals ever and the best World Cup to date. SOmething about Azteca, Jalisco, and Toluca's Bombonera that make you feel good when you are in there.. you feel the history They are building Chivas a new stadium.. You kind of hope that they dont tear down the old stadium out of respect.
Jalisco Stadium also belongs to Club Atlas and to Clubes Unidos de Jalisco therefore the stadium will continue to be part of the MFL. To answer Londs question i think Necaxas new stadium will be 30k, Chivas new stadium will be 50k but what im most curious about is Nacional TJ new stadium which will be the closest MFL stadium to the U.S...
If the new Necaxas has a capacity of 30K and costs 14MM then that's about $460 per seat. That's cheap considering Columbus came in at about $1,100 and doesn't have a lot of amenities.
Nothing wrong with history and culture but for someone who has seen both Azteca and Victoria Street, for actually watching the match from a fan's standpoint, Azteca is not nearly as good as Victoria Street. It's just too vast and has way too much distance from the action.
History doesn't mean jack if the stadium is totally crap. I rather go see a very nice stadium instead of ones with a lot of history.
Maybe its a matter of taste. Some people have a sense of place that involves history, others don't. I have always liked places like Wrigley Field, Fenway, the old Chicago Stadium, the old Maple Leaf Gardens, Loftus Road, Highbury. There is, at least for me, something very special about actually being in the very place where some remarkable things have happened. You can get the same sense walking some of our Civil War battle fields. I am so happy with the new stadium. Victoria Street is an amazing place. It is beautiful, functional, and a totally wonderful place to see a game. And it gives LA soccer fans a unique opportunity. We have the chance to write the first chapters of that place's history. It will be up to us to make it a place that's more than just glitz, but a place where the fans stand by their team in good times and bad, and a place where other teams come in knowing that the crowd is loud, prowd, and against them. We get a chance to plot the course and start the traditions. That's awesome. I understand what rdl is talking about, and I hope that we can make Victoria Street one of those places, like Azteca, that will add to the history of the game.
RDL, did you see the game at the Stadium or at home? In respect to the comment that indicated that a lot of Salvadorian and Guatemalan get confused with Mexican its true, but in my case and living for many years in Los Angeles and New York I think I know who is Mexican or not. I saw a lot of people wearing jerseys of Cruz Azul, Club America, Chivas etc... Not many Salvadorian and Guatemalan wear Mexican clubs jerseys. In addition, I know how Mexicans speak Spanish. I think that Mexicans in USA should consider the Home Depot their home in USA territory.
Re: Re: Mexican's reaction to our new Home Depot Stadium We had some Links about the New Stadium project in TJ with all the info it all got lost in the Big Soccer Crash.. Supposedly the stadium would begin contruction this sumer and should be ready early next year and they hoped the Nacional TJ team would get promoted by then.. I would also like to say that i made a mistake in Necaxas new stadium capacity. It is 19k and not 30k BTW the stadiums official name is Victoria.
I am a US born raised in Mexico soccer fan. We love the LA Galaxy, that is our entertainment on Saturdays. I think that a big contribution to US Soccer comes from the Hispanic community and 1st generation European descendants. I am so happy to see soccer grow! I get very irritated when Mexico plays dirty as soon as they see themselves loosing, their performance at the world cup left me with a bad taste. I have always supported both but now I only support the US the most. We hold the 5 game package to see the LA Galaxy and travelling from Las Vegas makes it like a mini vacation. I hope that this country rules in soccer some day since this is the sport of the world.
Welcome to Big Soccer ilidav. I was worried about my 40 minute commute to see the new home of the Galaxy after being spoiled with a 7 minute trip to the Rose Bowl. Your trip makes me look like a real whimp!
The stadium looked beautiful. Me and my girlfriend are even thinking of going to a game. I cant go this week tho since its my mothers birthday... anyone know if the Galaxy have a home game on the 21 or the 22nd? thanks in advance...
true, But Azteca aint crap. Its constantly being remodeled and modernized. They are suppose to take out a section and put in a real nice restaurant in there. The seating is more comfortable. Im just responding to wolve that the best soccer stadiums in CONCACAF are still in Mexico. Not only are Jalisco and Azteca full of tradition and history, they are constantly being remodeled and modernized.
RDL, did you see the game at the Stadium or at home? at home. In respect to the comment that indicated that a lot of Salvadorian and Guatemalan get confused with Mexican its true, but in my case and living for many years in Los Angeles and New York I think I know who is Mexican or not. I find that hard to believe. Many 2nd and 3rd genertation Mexicans, Central Americans, & south americans have more af a spanglish accent than thier native accent. Also, there are so many accents in Mexico that its hard to identify them if you dont know the regions. For example, some accents that prevail out of Veracruz (the state) are commonly confused with those of the carribean. From the looks of it on TV... I saw more flags of Guatlemala and El Salvador. I think I might have seen one or 2 Mexican flags there on TV. I saw a lot of people wearing jerseys of Cruz Azul, Club America, Chivas etc... Not many Salvadorian and Guatemalan wear Mexican clubs jerseys. Only when they have a countrymen playing with a team in the MFL is when they buy MFL jerseys. In addition, I know how Mexicans speak Spanish. Can you really? Can you tell the difference between how a chilango and a pipope speak? Can you tell the difference between a jarocho and a regiomontano? Can you tell the difference between a jalisquense and a chiapaneco? Many of these accents you dont hear on TV and in some cases, TV personnel work on thier pronunciation because they dont want an "accent" on TV You shouldnt assume they are mexican or not. You may offend someone one day