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[forbzy]

ace, on 25 January 2012 - 07:47 AM, said:

Forbzy - where do you watch matches in Chicago if not at your residence? I caught the Inter/Bayern CL final at the Globe Pub 2 years ago and enjoyed myself. I also went to watch a USA Gold Cup match at some bar that was supposed to be for USA supporters and found it to be an overly expensive restaurant masquerading as a "soccer" pub.

Regarding the proposed Chelsea match, I usually go out near Wrigley or Lincoln Park areas when I'm in Chicago, I don't know much about what's around Soldier Field.

I live pretty central so I have quite a few options. My mate owns the Globe and I know a lot of the regulars there so I would probably chose to go it over most others. The Small Bar in Wicker Park is also worth a mention. A smaller crowd but they are very enthusiastic about their footie.
For Soldier Field there are a few options but a popular choice is Bar Louie in Dearborn Station. Its walking distance to the stadium from there. When the Fire played their home games at Soldier Field it was always busy pre-match.
The Globe usually put on buses for big games and do a package including round trip transport, beer on bus, and ticket for game. Can't beat that :)

[Benji]

If Chelsea do play in Chicago it would give me more of a reason to travel to the city as I was planning on visiting this year anyway!

[flyrr100]

I understand all you midwesterners wanting Chicago. But the 'Fire' stadium is in the middle of bleedin' nowhere! I remember the MLS all stars game a few years ago. There was a good turnout of Chelsea fans, but not a pub within 2-3 miles! Now Baltimore on the other hand. We had a great time there.

I did hear a rumor of the MLS all-star game being played in Philly. But their stadium is in the middle of a big industrial area. Miles and miles from downtown.

Edited by flyrr100, 27 February 2012 - 12:54 PM.

[ace]

Zola, on 22 January 2012 - 09:46 PM, said:

Nah - a game in Seattle or Vancouver I'm happy with and will happily do the trip!

You may have gotten your wish: Seattle, DC, and NYC are the cities from what I've read. I was really hoping for Chicago (or KC) for a cheap trip.

[Arq]

DC! Bring it on.

[mad_mac]

Seattle seems to be a solid choice again, not sup rising for a city with a very large "soccer" fan base. Last time they came to Qwest field, they were expecting to open up the lower stands only, and they ended up selling a load of the upper tier too. Think there was over 60 thousand at that game.

[CFCCAN]

I thought that at least one venue was Boston because of the Liverpool owner? NYC and DC will be OK, could make a giant road trip to the windy City but Seattle will be a bit of a stretch....either way hopefully they officially announce the venues etc soon

[Scooby Blue]

The latest news for those on the other side of the pond is that we'll be playing Celtic at Yankee Stadium.

http://www.espn.co.u...tml?CMP=OTC-RS

Edited by Scooby Blue, 08 March 2012 - 09:04 PM.

[DoubleHelix74]

I have heard a rumor from a friend who supports Liverpool that they and Chelsea will play each other at Giants Stadium. Boston or even Foxborough would make sense considering Henry is the owner. Hope its true because my wife and I hope to move back to the place I grew up. Seeing Chelsea there would be a real treat. Had to give up great seats and skip the Rose Bowl for work a few years back and sadly when the only time I was in London, they were away....

[Scott]

There's a twitter feed which could be helpful.

https://twitter.com/.../#CFCSummerTour

Money seems to be on NY,DC Seattle and possibly Philly.

[Cam]

I wish Chelsea would hit Australia sometime....

I would certainly fly anywhere in the country to see them (but if by some miracle it did happen, the furthest I'd have to fly would be Brisbane to Melbourne, because they wouldn't play in Perth).

All pipe dreams of course, they have no intention of coming to Australia as far as I can tell.

[bluish]

Damn...no Chicago. Better get the Visa out.

[ace]

Sounds like we will be playing the MLS All-Stars in Philadelphia at some point in July.

[ewitkows]

Chelsea Football Club today (Wednesday) announces a second summer game in the United States. We will play the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday 25 July at PPL Park, Philadelphia.

[AAF]

The tickets went on pre-sale for VISA card holders on April 25th through the website of Philadelphia Union. It says that the tickets go from $100 up to $325. Tried to buy 3 tickets and the website asked for $1K... Insanity.

Has anyone got a ticket or is planning to get it?

[lauren]

wow crazy prices, I would love to go to philly for a game

[wxwax]

PPL only holds 18,500. Ticket prices will be crazy.

[matamarryme]

Anyone know yet where they'll be on specific dates? May just take a trip over to see family in Seattle so may as well go when Chelsea is there, would be great!

[Granticus]

mad_mac, on 02 March 2012 - 05:43 AM, said:

Last time they came to Qwest field, they were expecting to open up the lower stands only, and they ended up selling a load of the upper tier too. Think there was over 60 thousand at that game.

that's not a bad turn out at all. Get a few more thousand and that could almost fill the stadium.

[SpAcE126]

Might invest in a trip if they come to New York. Would love to see them come north of the border to Toronto or Montreal - it would be a grand thing for me :)