Viewing parties for WC 2010

Discussion in 'The River End' started by letschopcats, Dec 5, 2009.

  1. letschopcats

    letschopcats Member

    Jun 10, 2009
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    I know they did this in Germany in 2006 and do it across the world so i was wondering if were planning on having any large viewing parties, perhaps outside, that alot of people could attend, for this summers games?

    I know that in the plans for the U.S. to host the world cup and for philly to be one of the cities, the city said they would show the games on large screens in front of the Art Muesum. I dont think it would be done on this large of a scale for this summer but possibly something like that could be done?
     
  2. Dbird76

    May 12, 2009
    Buggytopia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was in England during Germany '06 and some cities had big screens set up for when the 3 Lions were playing, but that was in England where the entire nation shuts down for WC games. Plus the timezone difference with South Africa might be a snag for doing something like that here.

    Though I'm all for it if they try!
     
  3. chapka

    chapka Member+

    May 18, 2004
    Haverford, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    On the big screen at the stadium would be a good start...didn't some of the MLS stadiums do that in 2006?
     
  4. Dbird76

    May 12, 2009
    Buggytopia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was thinking that too, but the stadium might not be ready. If it is ready that would be a nice way to do a dry run before the opening game.
     
  5. dangit77

    dangit77 Member

    Aug 2, 2006
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was in Boston during the last World Cup and they showed games right by city hall on a huge screen.
     
  6. UnionSoldier91

    UnionSoldier91 New Member

    Dec 9, 2009
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd love to have a viewing at the stadium. I would show up.
     
  7. Churchface

    Churchface New Member

    Sep 21, 2009
    Haddon Heights, NJ
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd def watch at the stadium, i know it's like beating a dead horse but is there any new time frame on the stadium completion?
     
  8. buzzkiller23

    buzzkiller23 Member+

    Jan 30, 2009
    Glenolden, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They're looking at trying to get it done before the MLS break for the world cup. So, mid-end june.
     
  9. Brain Damage

    Brain Damage New Member

    May 14, 2009
    Temple University
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was at Temple U for Freshman Orientation (ahhh, I'm old) and they had the game in several locations on campus. Including the common area in the field for the Italy vs France final while we all played a 4 vs 4 tourney. Winner keeps playing. Worst idea ever. My team played for 2.5 hours straight.
     
  10. JohnFKennedyCSCofPA

    JohnFKennedyCSCofPA New Member

    Jan 27, 2009
    Newtown, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You are not old, and that sounds freaking awwwful haha...
     

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