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Post by coachragnar on Oct 17, 2011 16:45:54 GMT
Sounders' Attendance Was 4th Largest In World This Weekend If 64,140 people watching a soccer match sounds like a lot, well, that's because it is. The Seattle Sounders' announced attendance for Saturday's game against the San Jose Earthquakes ended up being the fourth largest in the world this weekend. The only matches that were played in front of more people were the games at giants Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The Rome derby was expected to draw more as well, but attendance was capped at 60,000. The Sounders outdrew every match in England, France and Italy this weekend. This was from an article in SB Nation, the url is here: www.sbnation.com/soccerThe match will also go down in MLS history as the third highest attended standalone match. Only the first MLS game to be played in Southern California and David Beckham's first game in New York drew more people. |
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Post by wembley4372 on Oct 17, 2011 17:05:16 GMT
What's the alternative in Seattle?
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Post by StokieMatt on Oct 17, 2011 17:09:15 GMT
What's the alternative in Seattle? Incest |
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Post by coachragnar on Oct 17, 2011 17:11:02 GMT
There are a lot of different sports available in Seattle.
Baseball: Seattle Mariners
Football: Seattle SeaHawks
University of Washington Huskies
Basketball:
Three Major College teams
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Post by GrandStokie on Oct 17, 2011 17:15:47 GMT
How many of them actually watched the game though?
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Post by danultra on Oct 17, 2011 17:35:06 GMT
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Post by kylelightbourne on Oct 17, 2011 17:40:28 GMT
that fellas scary
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Post by guernseydave on Oct 17, 2011 17:41:20 GMT
Stokie fucking ignorance.  Seattle is an amazing city. Musically, sport wise, historically, micro brewery's, sea food market and resturants , counter culture and scenery. The pacific north west's weather is shit however as a vibrant city with a diversity of cultures its one of the best in America. Seattle is probably one of the most diverse, laid back and vibrant places I've ever been. GD |
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Post by Fenparkpotter on Oct 17, 2011 17:51:32 GMT
I'd love to go to Seattle and see Mount Rainier.
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Post by Not_Nick_H on Oct 17, 2011 17:59:36 GMT
Stokie fucking ignorance. Seattle is an amazing city. Musically, sport wise, historically, micro brewery's, sea food market and resturants , counter culture and scenery. The pacific north west's weather is shit however as a vibrant city with a diversity of cultures its one of the best in America. Seattle is probably one of the most diverse, laid back and vibrant places I've ever been. GD This.* *However the weather when I went (in June, 10 years ago), was f*cking ace. |
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Post by Not_Nick_H on Oct 17, 2011 18:02:27 GMT
Coach - what is the Sounders "catchment area"? I know the Mariners area is supposed to be upto Vancouver* and across to Montana, but is it the same for soccer?
* Are the Whitecaps still going?
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Post by guernseydave on Oct 17, 2011 18:06:27 GMT
Nick, its about 600000 and the Vancouver whitecaps are still going
GD
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Post by baddo on Oct 17, 2011 18:08:36 GMT
Those from Seattle really look like they've embraced football with decent fan base, good attendances and even a number of different supporter groups that contribute with the atmosphere and flags/banners in different parts of the stadium.
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Post by JP on Oct 17, 2011 18:37:28 GMT
Awsome
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Post by coachragnar on Oct 17, 2011 18:37:54 GMT
To answer your question, the greater Seattle area has a population of over 3 million.
Seattle has a traditional tie with midlands soccer and Stoke in particular. During the first "Sounders" team in the NASL, former Potter Alan Hudson was Seattle's center mid. Alan Hinton, who played at Derby was the coach. He brought over former Derby players David Nish, Roger Davies and others who formed the backbone of the Seattle team. Seattle also had the amazing wing Tommy Hutchinson.
The Vancouver Whitecaps, Portland Timbers, and Seattle Sounders all trace their beginnings back to the NASL days. The fans of all three teams are very supportive and make going to the matches a lot of fun. All that being said, they do not play anywhere near the quality football that is played in the Premiership. In fact, I think the former NASL has better quality teams than now. The main difference is that they are trying to grow this league so it remains a profitable venture. I think the Seattle fans are great, but NOTHING matches the Stoke fans. Going to a Stoke game was a true thrill for me and I appreciate the wonderful fans that Stoke has. When I was at the local all dressed in my Stoke windbreaker and ready ready for the game, the old publican said "Here ya go matey" and handed me the 2010-2011 Stoke yearbook as a gift. If any of you ever get over this way, let me know and I'll stand you to a pint or two.
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Post by amathus on Oct 17, 2011 18:53:43 GMT
off to seattle for work in a couple of weeks. wasnt that impressed first time round.
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Post by burberrybassist on Oct 17, 2011 19:04:33 GMT
Hoping to get to Seattle next year to go and watch the Seahawks, would love to take in a Sounders game too, Seattle sports fans are some of the best in the world. The Seahawks fans have a lot of similarities with Stoke fans, loudest in the league and known as "The 12th Man", I assume the Sounders fans will be the same!
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Post by smiler_andy on Oct 17, 2011 19:27:01 GMT
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Post by likelyladgalizmo on Oct 17, 2011 20:19:32 GMT
Sounders v Stoke Pre season friendly next year imagine that :-)
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Post by wembley4372 on Oct 18, 2011 13:20:09 GMT
Stokie fucking ignorance. Seattle is an amazing city. Musically, sport wise, historically, micro brewery's, sea food market and resturants , counter culture and scenery. The pacific north west's weather is shit however as a vibrant city with a diversity of cultures its one of the best in America. Seattle is probably one of the most diverse, laid back and vibrant places I've ever been. GD Stokie sense of humour bypass. Perhaps I should have put a smiley to help you understand! |
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Post by Not_Nick_H on Oct 18, 2011 13:29:01 GMT
To answer your question, the greater Seattle area has a population of over 3 million. Seattle has a traditional tie with midlands soccer and Stoke in particular. During the first "Sounders" team in the NASL, former Potter Alan Hudson was Seattle's center mid. Alan Hinton, who played at Derby was the coach. He brought over former Derby players David Nish, Roger Davies and others who formed the backbone of the Seattle team. Seattle also had the amazing wing Tommy Hutchinson. The Vancouver Whitecaps, Portland Timbers, and Seattle Sounders all trace their beginnings back to the NASL days. The fans of all three teams are very supportive and make going to the matches a lot of fun. All that being said, they do not play anywhere near the quality football that is played in the Premiership. In fact, I think the former NASL has better quality teams than now. The main difference is that they are trying to grow this league so it remains a profitable venture. I think the Seattle fans are great, but NOTHING matches the Stoke fans. Going to a Stoke game was a true thrill for me and I appreciate the wonderful fans that Stoke has. When I was at the local all dressed in my Stoke windbreaker and ready ready for the game, the old publican said "Here ya go matey" and handed me the 2010-2011 Stoke yearbook as a gift. If any of you ever get over this way, let me know and I'll stand you to a pint or two. Cheers Coach. I think a pre-season US tour should be thought about. Seattle one week, followed by Orlando City the next.  ;D |
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Post by sheikh al dubai bin stokie on Oct 18, 2011 15:19:31 GMT
i was at century link field a couple of weeks ago for the sounders cup final win against the chicago fire... fookin awesome, and puts many a premier league ground for shame for atmosphere... sounders won 2-0 n'all... cracking stadium right in the city..
went to see the seahawks get narrowly beat by the falcons a few days earlier.... now that WAS amazing...
love seattle...
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Post by coachragnar on Oct 19, 2011 16:03:33 GMT
I would love to see Stoke come over and play in Seattle. I only hope they wouldn't completely demoralize the local lads. I think the team would enjoy a few days to see Puget Sound and western washington. Stoke could play Vancouver ->Seattle->Portland. *laugh* I'd probably drive to, and watch all three matches. And, I suspect more than one or two Stokies would use the games as an excuse for a visit to a seldom visited part of the world.
When my friend from Mow Cop came here, he was amazed. He said "Coach, these people aren't at all like we think of we we think about Americans. They're so quiet and polite. And they speak like people in Cheshire and Staffordshire." While I can't agree about how we speak, very flat compared to the wonderful Cheshire English with the broad "A", I can agree about the manners and hospitality. Stoke fans would be treated wonderfully by the locals.
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Oct 19, 2011 21:06:06 GMT
Sounders v Stoke Pre season friendly next year imagine that :-) Count me in............Seattle in the summer is mint ;D |
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Post by jonah77 on Oct 19, 2011 21:13:13 GMT
i was in seattle back in 2000 and it was quality.i got too pissed in an irish bar and slept all night on the pavement outside the locked car park where our van was stuck.really nice place with friendly locals and tons of women.
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Post by NG4POTTERS on Oct 19, 2011 21:20:39 GMT
What's the alternative in Seattle? Very good mate ;D |
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Post by JoeinOz on Oct 20, 2011 1:42:18 GMT
Was Frasier Crane there?  |
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Post by jpm64 on Oct 20, 2011 8:12:14 GMT
Drove down to Seattle from Vancouver for a couple of days a few years ago. Really impressed with the City very friendly people great bars and restaraunts ..... Enjoyed my Beer on top of the Space Needle  |
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Post by foster on Oct 20, 2011 10:24:31 GMT
I once went to Seattle. The place was so lively i didn't manage to get any sleep.
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Post by jpm64 on Oct 20, 2011 11:45:21 GMT
I once went to Seattle. The place was so lively i didn't manage to get any sleep. They should make a film about your visit  |
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