[Soccer] US vs Mexico - Feb 8, 2008 at Reliant Stadium

Ok cool, thanks. I am still on the fence because it is a Wednesday night. How long do soccer matches last for in real-time? I know the game itself is 90 minutes, but how long with halftime and all that. Pretty much in and out the door. If the game is at 8, what time can I expect to leave my seat for the exits?

 

Just because you "leave" Reliant Stadium, it doesn't really mean you are leaving Reliant.

Traffic will suck.

 

So by how much will the hispanics? out number the American Fans.

 

Soccer is great about timing. Since there are no stoppages, the final whistle will blow almost exactly 2 hours after the game starts.

I'm a hispanic and I'll be cheering for the US.

 

anybody know what time they are going to open the parking lot?

do people usually tailgate for soccer games at Reliant?

I'm excited

 

The tailgating will rival the NFL games. It's good times with a ton of s*** talking.

 

I have proof you don't drink BUD LIGHT, Buck Turgidson.

Based upon the latest few games between these two, you don't want to leave a minute too soon and miss something. The game is at 8, so it will end at about 9:55 for stoppage time, but you can be sure you won't leave your seat until after 10:15, since that's when the teams come back and thank the crowds after talking to the media, exchanging jerseys, spitting at each other, and what not.

Looks like we Mexicans don't learn. We've outnumbered the Yanks by maybe 4 to 2 the last couple of games (Arizona, Illinois), but come up short.

You know he meant to ask "HOW MANY MEXICANS?" You don't count .

NashVegas, I've done tailgating for most soccer events I've attended, but by the looks of this page http://www.reliantpark.com/en/cms/?105 , we'd better check tha they'll allow us before we decide to do so.

 

I'd say 70% Mexican to 30% American.

 

The game will last exactly two hours...and then whatever stoppage time is left and/or if it's still a tie. I'm predicting 2-1 EE UU.

 

I'm not crazy about the new uniform. Reminds me too much of the 1994 debacle. Those were some of the worst uniforms in national team history.

 

Not really a rivalry, US wins every time.

But should be good practice for the US nonetheless.

 

Just awful...



The denim version is worse. Can't find a pic of it...thankfully.

 

I agree, the EE.UU.'s new uniform is hideous, and should look for colors that make it classic. It shouldn't be changing styles every freakin' year. No wonder fans don't stick to them. Look at Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Germany, who have never changed their own classic look.

Are you dumb, or just British? [name that skit]

Mr. Clutch should Mr. correct his Mr. post.

Did anyone read the ESPN-the-mag "inside soccer" column about the respect Mexican players have now given the Estadounidenses? I thought it was a fair assessment. I will try to find it online.

 

Much obliged, sir.



Double-posting requires quality and bullschiett:

F*hck, HUGO. At least admit being stupid the last 2 games, since you were coach.

EDIT: Mexico's roster

Mexico will be arriving at the IAH at about 12 noon, with Salcido, Pardo, and Márquez arriving within the next day.

 

I like the new jersey. It's classy and it's expected that national teams change jerseys every 2 years.

 

Friendly game...so no more dirty play like this one please...

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Is this the new jerseys that y'all don't like? I kinda like it. I liked last year's better, but this year's is certainly better than this atrocity.