Why Soldier Field is a lousy place for Soccer viewing [R]

Discussion in 'Chicago Fire' started by Hattrix, Jun 28, 2004.

  1. Hattrix

    Hattrix Member

    Sep 1, 2002
    Chicago
    I really hope when the new stadium is built that the designers actually consider sightlines that will permit a veiw of the NEAR TOUCHLINE. In the middle of the field, a player has 360 degrees of options. Along the sideline, he's got half that, and so some interesting skill occasionally has to be employed. But you don't get to see that at the Stadium, since those boards obscure the near sideline.

    On the disallowed goal, people were celebrating and the Deals Gone Bad song was playing. It took far too long to confirm that the goal was disallowed. How can one tell instantly if a goal is allowed or not? Look at the Linesman. If the goal is good, the AR should be running upfield with his flag lowered to take position for the ensuing kickoff. If not, he's either standing there with his flag raised in the event that the goal scorer was offside, or with his flag down in the event that another player in offside position figured into the goal.

    That's nice to know, but totally useless information, since the AR is invisible[/r] at NSF. I was in section 103 for the LA game. That would be around the 30 yard line or so. Those are some expensive seats, and one who forks out that kind of money should be able to see what is happening.
     

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