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Grand opening, but ... Real Salt Lake fails to make up ground in MLS playoff push
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"It took a special moment from Clint Mathis to help change everything...Mathis made a spectacular switch-the-field pass with the outside of his foot..."
What is this?
Is that like a dunk in basketball? Or a home run in baseball? Or a TD in football? Or is it at least like watching the paint dry on the new stadium?
I think not.
Either this writer stunk at explaining this "awesome" play, or adults playing soccer is just boring!
Leave soccer to the youngsters to keep them fit and then let them move on to a "real" sport. (no pun intended)
Hopefully when Dallas comes in next week they can pull off the victory.
GO REAL!
WE PLAY "FOOTBALL" EVERYWHRE, YOU SHOULD SEE THE REAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, IT IS NOT LIKE THE SPORTS IN USA, WHEN SOMEBODY WINS SOMETHING HERE IN US, YOU SAY WORLD CHAMPION....HAHAHAHA "WORLD" WITHOUT ANY OTHER COUNTRY...USA ONLY!!!
GO REAL, GO SOCCER...GO REAL FOOTBALL!!!
Why are so many bloggers so intent on hating Real? I don't think people would be reacting this way if you did'nt see soccer as some kind of threat. Are you afraid that Real will be more popular than Jazz basketball, or BYU football, and so you have to run out to the blog pages and write hatefull messages?
There were plenty of empty seats throughout the stadium, maybe 5-10%. I think the cold wind may have helped keep people away.
Can't wait until next year's summer games!
As far as the crowd goes it needs to be known that there were a few empty seats but I think a lot of that was people who can afford to buy tickets but not show up and not worry about giving them away. I was at the game with two of my kids that is four seats that I did not pay for but people gave me their tickets to use.
Can't wait for next next week's game. Too bad the second game in the new stadium will be a loss to FC Dallas :) Go FC Dallas! This is our chance to secure a playoff spot!
The place was packed.
I think you are reporting your wishes as if they really happened.
The only "Big Mistake" was your, shall we say, somewhat less than accurate post.
It did look a little empty for a sell out, but there did not appear to be a bad seat in the house. I would recommend to anyone, soccer fan or not, go try out the new stadium!
Not sure if it was just me but as we were leaving the game it seems like Sandy City has the best looking female police officers in the state, maybe male to but I was noticing that. All the soccer fans watching them direct traffic may not have helped. I must say they Sandy did a great job getting cars in and out all things considered.
Overall nice job Dave C!
I agree with the comment to the soccer haters that if you hate soccer so much why take the time to read the article or comment on it?
It looks like Real is here to stay and there is nothing you can do about it! You may live in a bubble where you think soccer is irrelevant, but go anywhere else in the world and you will see that all other sports are really irrelevant except here in the US.
Soccer is gaining tons of momentum in the US. If baseball can make it in the US, soccer will be HUGE before long. Why do you consider a no-hitter in baseball exciting but a low scoring soccer game boring? Ignorance.
to "soccer.. who cares", that pass was the equivalent of a triple in baseball or a 50 yard pass in throwball. too bad you dont understand the sport well enough to appreciate it.
and as for the attendance, again i was there and it was definitely sold out, didnt see an unoccupied seat all night.
and as for ticket prices, i paid 18$ to sit in the north end, and there's not a bad seat in the house. cheaper than most events around town.
Three hours of running around, faking injuries and the net result is a TIE GAME. TIE GAME!!! What an absolutely ridiculous sport.
What a waste of $160 million. Joke...
We aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeee Real Salt Lake!
Go Gooners !!!
The game was awesome. Parking was great, shuttles were quick, carnival Real was fun, the food was good, and the crowd loud.
I would say SLC is a perfect soccer town. Thanks Checketts and Huntsman...we owe you one.
...The restaurants across the street were packed! The kids were in an environment that allows them to dream. And those that have invested their lives to their passion of soccer were rewarded.
(to be continued)
As for the complainers what better use of tourist dollars did you have in mind? FYI the bulk of the funds could not be used for education etc.............GO RSL
It's here, enjoy it or don't...but get over it, it is here and so is Real Salt Lake.
What? Did that sentence make any sense. I agree we do live in a bubble. It's called the United States. No one goes to soccer games here. Where do you live?
"Before the begining of the game they ran out of hotdogs and pizza" -- they must have ordered more when I got a hotdog, nachos, and pizza in the second half.
Also, many people with little kids left because after all ... it was 45 degrees and windy.
To anyone that is interested -- the place was AWESOME. Inside the stadium is INCREDIBLE. The lighting is amazing, the field looks fantastic. Let the whiners whine, after all they are complaining about a sport and team they supposedly don't care about.
Some people like to call it defense.
You go.
The stadium, the crowd, the entire experience was first rate! I enjoyed it. I didn't experience the problem with food. There are so many great places to eat and many had full lines.
There were empty seats, but not nearly as many as some have reported. Will the stadium fill up every week? Of course not, but having that type of venue for soccer will give soccer fans something to enjoy and be proud of.
To all you bitter prunes who can't let someone enjoy something that isn't your passion, I pity you fools!
Also, you can fake an injury when you get tired. Also, a tie game allows everyone to go home and not feel like a "loser". Heaven forbid, we don't want anyone losing or winning. Those kind of things hurt people's feelings.
Think about this: Women hate sports why? Because they don't understand it, they don't know the rules or strategies, therefore it is "Boring", and so they DON'T Like it. How about men who don't like Soccer? Do you understand the rules, how off-sides in soccer works? These things make a huge difference in your enjoyment and love of the game. If you don't understand why the whistle was blown and play was stopped, it's aggravating. If you know the rules and strategies the game Can suddenly be interesting. Personally I don't like the limited time there is REAL ACTION in an outdoor game. Learn the rules and soccer can become more enjoyable. I urge everyone to learn the rules, and I would suggest that "Real Salt Lake" possibly hold classes around the area by players and coaches who can put on a FREE SEMINAR to explain the game better, what is off-sides, and corner kicks and fouls and penalties, yellow & red cards and how the game is timed!
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I am a true fan of AAA Baseball, and when I lived on the west coast I attended many games. Seattle (way back) Tacoma, Phoenix, Portland and Las Vegas.
In order to be successful in America they are going to have to find a way to score more points. Different ways and different amounts like Basketball and Football. Right now it is just to slow and boring for most Americans. However it should not be a glut of points like Arena Football, where scoring a Touchdown becomes boring. I have only see the sport on TV so it may be different in person.
I think Team Handball would go good in America both men and women or mixed. It is a sport short quick people can play. I thought it was the neatest event of the Summer Games.
Remember that a good ticket is a cheap ticket, along with fairly priced snacks.