Whos Going To Chicago??

Discussion in 'USA Men: Fans & Travel' started by IncredibleStan1, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. Prime Time

    Prime Time Member

    May 1, 2004
    South Florida
    Yeah since January when I bought FSC, GolTV, ESPN Deportes as part of my channel lineup, I completely cut-down on ESPN.

    I have cut down on ESPN so much since the start of the new year that it took me a month to realize the Heat had traded for Jermaine O'Neal. :p
     
  2. #1 Feilhaber and Adu

    Aug 1, 2007


    lol, same here. After hearing how the #1 Draft pick today is guaranteed at least $41 Million before he even steps foot onto a professional field..im starting to relize how ridiculous certain aspects of ESPN's favorite sports is getting here in the states. And just makes me like soccer that much more. Imagine Zukani or Marosevic or Bowen getting $41 Million before they even tested the pro levels.
     
  3. GOREVS3000

    GOREVS3000 Moderator
    Staff Member

    New England Revolution
    United States
    Sep 18, 2006
    Boston
    Club:
    2 de Mayo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    AO Boston should have at least 6 people there maybe 10...

    We hope to keep growing so we can run a bus to NYC for the Gold Cup final...*crosses fingers
     
  4. jaxhawk06

    jaxhawk06 New Member

    Apr 14, 2008
    Iowa City, IA
    Same here, it will be my first cap along with a few friends. We are pumped
     
  5. Brandinho

    Brandinho Member

    None
    United States
    Feb 22, 2007
    New Jersey
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ESPN is giving soccer what it's earned in the country so far. A few highlights, score ticker at the bottom. It's growing, ESPN isn't "favoring" any sports whether you wanna believe it or not. Supply and demand, the American audience demands more of the other sports first.

    As for watching ESPN, it's mainly just Baseball Tonight for me.
     
  6. thethinwhiteduke

    Feb 13, 2008
    ive found it tougher to watch Baseball Tonight since the MLB network started up....MLBN has such superior access
     
  7. #1 Feilhaber and Adu

    Aug 1, 2007

    I wouldent go that far to defend ESPN. It is known in ESPN Broadcasts in Europe, they actually show College Basketall highlights and talk.....Basically one person said on a board "i dont get why they shove this college basketball stuff down our throats, when its non-existent over here".....................ESPN has a mission. They want American Sports just as popular as soccer. One would wonder why not just put college basketball on the ticker, since well it probally dosent even warrant that in Europe but since its a sport put it on their anyway......but, they actual have highlights and talk about the game. I would love to ESPN do that for MLS and EPL games. And soccer is more popular here in the US, then college basketball in Europe.
     
  8. Prime Time

    Prime Time Member

    May 1, 2004
    South Florida
    I'm siding with #1FandA here. Watch ESPN next time they show a goal/play in their top 10 or any soccer highlight. The highlight is usually followed by an ESPN broadcaster's attempt at a blow/joke at the game/player/play.
     
  9. thethinwhiteduke

    Feb 13, 2008
    ESPN is an American station and even when it is being aired overseas it is primarily catered to an American or an ex-pat audience.
     
  10. Brandinho

    Brandinho Member

    None
    United States
    Feb 22, 2007
    New Jersey
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd love to watch it but unfortunately I don't run the cable in the dorm or the house so it's just baseball tonight for me:(
     
  11. Mr Fish

    Mr Fish Member

    Feb 2, 1999
    W. Orange <-> NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  12. jamison

    jamison Member

    Sep 25, 2000
    NYC
    In +3 Fishkin, see you there.
     
  13. JeremyEritrea

    JeremyEritrea Member+

    Jun 29, 2006
    Takoma Park, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I just booked airfare, but it looks like both American Outlaws and Sam's Army aren't selling tickets any more.

    I need two - one for me, one for my wife.

    Anyone know where we can get tickets in the "supporters' section?"
     
  14. sawillis

    sawillis Member

    Apr 24, 2007
    Smyrna, TN
  15. FKASCSN

    FKASCSN Member

    Jun 24, 2004
    Madison, WI
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In +1 or 3 more :D
     
  16. JeremyEritrea

    JeremyEritrea Member+

    Jun 29, 2006
    Takoma Park, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Is there a general consensus on which hotel people are staying in?

    My wife and I and another couple will be arriving from Costa Rica on June 5th at around 5:00 pm. We're trying to figure out which hotel to book.
     
  17. turkas

    turkas New Member

    Jul 9, 2007
    Lawrence
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    A good portion of the Kansas City AO and a lot of others are staying at the Hyatt Regency in downtown.
     
  18. irish56

    irish56 Member+

    Oct 30, 2006
    indy
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Does anybody know what sections is the supporter section?
     
  19. RoleModel83

    RoleModel83 Member

    Jul 27, 2003
    Columbus, OH
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There's a hotel thread here: https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=958470

    Hyatt Regency Chicago is the place...if you can get the Priceline deal ;)
     
  20. Atouk

    Atouk BigSoccer Supporter

    DC United
    Apr 16, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm in. Flight booked, hotel booked (Hyatt Regency Chicago), and supporters section ticket received for USMNT game #63.

    I'm coming with two more from DC and one from Richmond.
     
  21. gmonsoon43

    gmonsoon43 Member

    Jun 17, 2008
    Club:
    VfB Stuttgart
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    This is the info on Sam's Army website:

    The Sam's Army ticket sale has ended
    The Sam's Army/U.S. Supporters section is along the endline in the 100 and 300 levels at Soldier Field and it will be a STANDING General Admission area.
     
  22. irish56

    irish56 Member+

    Oct 30, 2006
    indy
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm in section 148 at one of the endlines. I usually like sitting in the supporter's section, but this time I am bringing my young kids. I was hoping to be near the supporters.
     
  23. Brunken

    Brunken Member

    Apr 25, 2008
    Omaha
    Sections 121 -123, and the corresponding sections in the 300 level.
     
  24. FCDallasAddie

    FCDallasAddie Member

    Sep 3, 2007
    Dallas, Tx
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  25. gmonsoon43

    gmonsoon43 Member

    Jun 17, 2008
    Club:
    VfB Stuttgart
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    How are the tickets being split between 100 and 300 level? Is it the earlier orders get the lower level?
     

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