OT: Gooooooal!! The Association Football Thread #124 - USMNT, PL, MLS, etc.

[New Jersey]

I used a vacation day just to pregame.

 

[Devils Dominion]

You're counting the Metrostars? I'm counting the sale and rebranding as a "new" start. Like the Devils rebranded anew post-Colorado.

Agree. Weren't they NY/NJ Metrostars?

Or even just Metrostars, which was inclusive and not exclusive of either State.

 

[Devils731]

I'll be there, make sure you get there early. It's going to be packed.

I agree. I'm thinking of leaving work early and taking the light rail in rather than deal with the traffic.

 

[New Jersey]

so should the jets not acknowledge the new york titans as part of their history? because they rebranded?

 

[sabremike]

Important PSA for anyone going to the game on Friday: Do NOT park in Harrison. Park in Newark and either walk or take the free shuttle from Newark Penn. If you park in Harrison expect to spend several hours in traffic that barely moves after the game. Don't say you weren't warned.

 

[OmNomNom]

does anyone in here follow premier league?

 

[New Jersey]

does anyone in here follow premier league?

fervently. some of us more so than mls.

up the reds.

 

[Devils Trap]

does anyone in here follow premier league?

Nope

 

[Satans Hockey]

You're counting the Metrostars? I'm counting the sale and rebranding as a "new" start. Like the Devils rebranded anew post-Colorado.

Agree. Weren't they NY/NJ Metrostars?

Or even just Metrostars, which was inclusive and not exclusive of either State.

Yup, the NY/NJ Metrostars, I don't think it's the same thing though as Colorado moving to NJ and rebranding. It was the same players, staff, fans, stadium and they always acknowledged the stats.

Until this past year and this garbage new uniform representing the Devils "past history" Colorado/Kansas City were for the most part completely ignored.

 

[R8Devs]

the biggest change to the uniform was the new striping pattern which is based off the old Colorado jerseys...

 

[Satans Hockey]

the biggest change to the uniform was the new striping pattern which is based off the old Colorado jerseys...

Ok? I said before this new garbage uniform in my post.

 

[R8Devs]

my bad long day at work

 

[BenedictGomez]

Yup, the NY/NJ Metrostars, I don't think it's the same thing though as Colorado moving to NJ and rebranding.

I dont see a major difference between the two, other than the number of miles moved being significantly different. Keep in mind, the Devils also had many of the same players as the Rockies in year #1.

Different ownership group, re-branded name and re-branded logo and different colors and entity, a new planned building in the works as a venue change. The likely fanbase was about the only thing that didnt change.

 

[regulahbread]

Busy week for Liverpool. Got Keita for next year, got Oxlade-Chamberlain for today, and the rumors of them signing van Dijk and Lemar are still out there. Gonna be an interesting final day of the transfer window.

Up the Reds.

 

[sabremike]

I dont see a major difference between the two, other than the number of miles moved being significantly different. Keep in mind, the Devils also had many of the same players as the Rockies in year #1.

Different ownership group, re-branded name and re-branded logo and different colors and entity, a new planned building in the works as a venue change. The likely fanbase was about the only thing that didnt change.

Uh the building deal was actually done while the team was the Metros and owned by AEG. Red tape delayed the project from being finished until 2010.

 

[NJDevs26]

Is there any good time to buy tickets for tomorrow or is the secondary market price gonna hold steady/increase from $200?

 

[BenedictGomez]

Is there any good time to buy tickets for tomorrow or is the secondary market price gonna hold steady/increase from $200?

I feel your pain. I would have liked to have gone to this, but SCF is about the only thing that's going to get my azz to pay $200 for a sports ticket.

 

[NJDevs26]

I took my chances with a marked obstructed view seat for like $90 in 221 off TM resale. How bad/prevalent IS the obstructed view from there, Red Bull fans? Am I gonna be watching the jumbotron the whole game?

I'm taking sabremike's advice and trying to get there via train even though it's a straight shoot for me drivingwise and not a straight ride on the train, I've been there a couple of times and know the parking/getting out would be a huge issue. It's also been a while since I have been there, what's the best way from Newark Broad Street, the light rail?

I feel your pain. I would have liked to have gone to this, but SCF is about the only thing that's going to get my azz to pay $200 for a sports ticket.

I hear ya but a USMNT qualifier is pretty rare too, and a meaningful one at that. Tonight's huge for the US and I kind of wanted to be in the building for a big MNT soccer game anyway.

 

[Satans Hockey]

I took my chances with a marked obstructed view seat for like $90 in 221 off TM resale. How bad/prevalent IS the obstructed view from there, Red Bull fans? Am I gonna be watching the jumbotron the whole game?

I'm taking sabremike's advice and trying to get there via train even though it's a straight shoot for me drivingwise and not a straight ride on the train, I've been there a couple of times and know the parking/getting out would be a huge issue. It's also been a while since I have been there, what's the best way from Newark Broad Street, the light rail?



I hear ya but a USMNT qualifier is pretty rare too, and a meaningful one at that. Tonight's huge for the US and I kind of wanted to be in the building for a big MNT soccer game anyway.

https://aviewfrommyseat.com/venue/Red+Bull+Arena/221/

221 isn't obstructed at all, that's usually where they stick the away team fans so it's possible it's a Costa Rican supporters section and maybe that's why it was marked as obstructed?



This is the first world cup qualifier in this area ever so that's why the prices have stayed consistently high and they were already high to begin with face value wise.

 

[Devils731]

Our current plan is to try and park on the Newark side and if we don't find a spot after a few minutes we will go and park at Penn Station and take the train over.

 

[NJDevs26]

221 shouldn't be obstructed at all, that's usually where they stick the away team fans so it's possible it's a Costa Rican supporters sections and maybe that's why it was marked as obstructed?

This is the first world cup qualifier in this area ever so that's why the prices have stayed consistently high and they were already high to begin with face value wise.

Hah yeah, or maybe obstructed if someone brings a sign in front of me I guess.

I'm surprised they never had one in the Meadowlands before, I guess not enough demand to fill that stadium here. I know they had World Cup games in '94 here, including Italy-Ireland.

 

[OmNomNom]

everton fan here. so disappointed with how the window closed. AND ON TOP OF THAT YOU HAVE ROONEY BEING ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING?!?! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[NJDevs26]

Dear god, is Tim Ream always this awful?

 

[BenedictGomez]

Geoff Cameron has made enough bad passes in 46 minutes of play than is typically seen in 460 minutes of play. Seriously, he must have made 6 to 8 horrendous passes in the 1st half, several of which led to C.R. rushes.

 

[NJDevs26]

Horrible game, they deserve this loss. The stadium is cursed lol

Back on the bubble. Cameron should be shot out of a cannon never to return.