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eleruen
Joined: 18 Dec 2004
Location: Bundang, South Korea
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 Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:55 pm Post subject: USA vs England match..where to watch? |
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We want to watch the USA vs England match tonight but want to avoid Itaewon...things might get nasty with the soldiers around.
Does any one know a pub/bar, foreign or Korean, other than in Itaewon, that is showing this match for sure? (at 3.30am tonight)?   |
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bushell1212
Joined: 08 Jan 2008
Location: Bucheon - South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:59 pm Post subject: Eng v US |
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hi,
I know you want to avoid Itaewon but I wouldn't worry about it as US forces have a 3am curfew so won't be out for the game anyway.
There will be plenty of English around and U.S fans as well, and I'm sure we will all get along well and you should come and enjoy the atmosphere.
We will be in Sam Ryans as probably the best atmosphere and most screens to watch the game on |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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| Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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things might get nasty with the soldiers around.
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Americans don't care about soccer as much as you are assuming by this post. |
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DeMayonnaise
Joined: 02 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:21 am Post subject: |
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things might get nasty with the soldiers around.
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Americans don't care about soccer as much as you are assuming by this post. |
The Wolfhound was an awesome place to watch the game last night. GI Joe had to go home, and the place was packed with I'd guess 2/3 Americans and 1/3 English, with a few indiferent Canadians and some Irish complaining about the French. Awesome atmosphere with both sides cheering on their team, without any shenanigans.
Judging by how many Americans came out with American flags, I think we care more about soccer than people think. |
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NYC_Gal
Joined: 08 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:25 am Post subject: |
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| Only because we're in such close contact with other expats. Back home it isn't a big deal. |
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DeMayonnaise
Joined: 02 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:30 am Post subject: |
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| NYC_Gal wrote: |
| Only because we're in such close contact with other expats. Back home it isn't a big deal. |
Sure it is. In '94 it wasn't, but it's naive to say it isn't popular today. It's not the number 1 sport in the US, but still pretty damn popular. Just wait til we host the World Cup again in 2022...it's going to be crazy. |
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eleruen
Joined: 18 Dec 2004
Location: Bundang, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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thanks guys for the info
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Yaya
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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| DeMayonnaise wrote: |
| NYC_Gal wrote: |
| Only because we're in such close contact with other expats. Back home it isn't a big deal. |
Sure it is. In '94 it wasn't, but it's naive to say it isn't popular today. It's not the number 1 sport in the US, but still pretty damn popular. Just wait til we host the World Cup again in 2022...it's going to be crazy. |
Uh, I beg to differ. Soccer is popular as a participatory sport in the U.S. (and it's good that it is, otherwise Americans would be even fatter than now, as if that's possible). The 1994 World Cup was successful in the U.S., but for the most part, the sport's popularity didn't improve all that much.
I will say, however, that soccer is getting more popular in the U.S. but I still don't see it coming close to the other major sports. The most I'll expect is is "Hey, so who won the World Cup?"
I'm also thinking the U.S. will get neither bid. England will probably get 2018 and Korea has a good chance to get 2022. |
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conrad2
Joined: 05 Nov 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:11 am Post subject: |
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[quote="Yaya"]
| DeMayonnaise wrote: |
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| Only because we're in such close contact with other expats. Back home it isn't a big deal. |
I'm also thinking the U.S. will get neither bid. England will probably get 2018 and Korea has a good chance to get 2022. |
A European country will get the 2018 bid. Korea in 2022??? No way. You think it will come back to Korea before it goes back to the US? The stadiums were half empty the last time around in Korea, and they only had half the games. If it comes back to Asia in 2022, it will probably be China. |
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uklathemock
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| DeMayonnaise wrote: |
| NYC_Gal wrote: |
| Only because we're in such close contact with other expats. Back home it isn't a big deal. |
Sure it is. In '94 it wasn't, but it's naive to say it isn't popular today. It's not the number 1 sport in the US, but still pretty damn popular. Just wait til we host the World Cup again in 2022...it's going to be crazy. |
In terms of participation, a ton of kids play in the AYSO. There's a reason we call them "soccer moms."
However, there are a few major problems:
1. commercials - the game continues until the half. It doesn't give broadcasters a chance to blast commercials like in other sports.
2. time slots - when would you air football/soccer games? Between NFL games? After baseball?
3. no replay - except baseball which may soon have it as well, Americans are accustomed to replays to get the calls right.
I hope it gains popularity though. I think Rajon Rondo would be an awesome striker. Lebron with his size and quickness might make a great goalie. |
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Yaya
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Location: Seoul
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