NPR Story on US-Czech match last night

JamesTaylor · May 26, 2010

NPR transript and audio from this morning. Mike Pesca was the reporter.

Included this little nugget:

PESCA: So the press, by potentially freaking out over injuries to star players, was in top international form. But there was one group clearly trying to round itself into playing shape last night...

(Soundbite of cheering)

PESCA: ...the fans. Perhaps they were overwhelmed by the disappointment of dropping a four-to-two decision to a Czech team that didn't even qualify for the World Cup. But American fans, while boisterous, weren't especially tuneful. Internationally, football supporters often sport songbook that would rival Rogers and Hammerstein. Even fans of the North America professional league sing team-specific songs.
But the fans in East Hartford couldn't muster much more than this.

(Soundbite of singing and clapping)

PESCA: Spectator Elias happily said a deeper repertoire will emerge if the fans can build on the few songs currently sung red, white and blue.
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The Voice of Reason! · May 26, 2010

JamesTaylor said: ↑

NPR transript and audio from this morning. Mike Pesca was the reporter.

Included this little nugget:
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interesting.

and true. I am interested to see what we will sound like in 12 years.

it feels like this last 2 years supporters groups have finally really grown here.

it will take us some time before we fully have our legs under us.

love what we are doing, cant wait to hear is in 12 years

mart4040 · Jun 2, 2010

Heard this on my way into work the other day. Sounded like the Turkey game had much more vocal support from the crowd... then again, it may have been the placement of the mics.

Howie Carr · Jun 10, 2010

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Fox 61 10pm News segment on the World Cup excitement at Damon's Tavern partnership with The American Outlaws Hartford Chapter. Tom Lovkey and Shawn Simao are interviewed on their passion for the beautiful game and their soccer supporters group.

See you at Damon's Tavern