World Football Challenge

[slycat]

Did anybody else go to one of these games?

I went to the Chelsea v. Club America last night at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

I had really good tickets next to the Chelsea supporters from overseas. All the singing and chanting helped add to the atmosphere. I really hope they put something like this together again next year. It was too bad that Chelsea didn't play some of their stars like Terry, Lampard, or Dredgo but it is understandable since they play nearly 90 minutes two days earlier in Baltimore.

The new Cowboys Stadium is sick. Massive open space and great sight lines. Worst parts were the insanely long line at the bathroom, Miller Lite and MGD only beer, and the giant TV catches the corner of your eye making it hard to watch the game. I can't imagine what it would be like to deal with it in the nose bleeds.

[DukeJack]

I could have gone to the game in Baltimore, but prices were at least $75 for that match. That was one thing that pissed me off about the tournament - the cheapest in Atlanta were $25. Except for the "derby" yesterday, neither Milanese team played with much energy or effort. CA and Chelsea at least tried when they were playing, but the shuffling of players and near-complete replacements really killed any interest I had in this.

My biggest gripe is how hosting this gives no benefit to MLS. Sure, LA and Seattle got friendlies out of it, but no MLS team is playing in it, SUM gets no cut, and people can see the difference between these world-class teams and those in our league.

[slycat]

I could have gone to the game in Baltimore, but prices were at least $75 for that match. That was one thing that pissed me off about the tournament - the cheapest in Atlanta were $25. Except for the "derby" yesterday, neither Milanese team played with much energy or effort. CA and Chelsea at least tried when they were playing, but the shuffling of players and near-complete replacements really killed any interest I had in this.

My biggest gripe is how hosting this gives no benefit to MLS. Sure, LA and Seattle got friendlies out of it, but no MLS team is playing in it, SUM gets no cut, and people can see the difference between these world-class teams and those in our league.

Its tough since its pre season for them and mid season for MLS. If MLS played their schedule I could see them playing in the derby.