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2009 Offical Supporter Update

PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:51 pm
by f4denz
Five full sections have been set aside for the supporter groups; 2 for the Loyalists, 2 for the RCB, and 1 for the FCB. A total of 1648 seats (I believe I got that number right)

These sections will be behind the south goal, as is fairly standard in MLS and soccer around the world, (I don't like it, but I do understand it).

There will be no front row premium for seats in the supporter sections, and the seats will be offered at a discounted price of $275, which is $25 less than the north end of the stadium.

These sections will be clearly labled to indicate on stadium maps, on the new ticketing software, and on the actual tickets.

RSL is offering private tours and seat selection events for the supporter groups, prior to the general relocation project begining, all events will start at 5:30pm and RSL will provide food for the events:
Loyalists June 16th
RCB June 17th
FCB June 19th

There will be no sponsor signage in the sections, open space for group banners and signs. RSL is also wanting to work with groups in using their graphic design staff, and banner printer to offer discounted banners and signs.

RSL will work on allowing for groups to have a storage area at the stadium for banners, flags, drums, and other equipment

They are working on finding an area on the stadium grounds to allow for tailgating.

The stadium will open for the last two regular season matches:
Oct 9th vs. Red Bulls
Oct 18th vs. FC Dallas
seats for these will be done on a straight seat for seat move, the supporter group sections will be open for the matches

Samba Gringa has been put on notice that if supporter groups are able to keep the stadium loud for the full matches that they will no longer be needed, until then the FO is offering to be a liason to coordinate between the groups

Public sale of tickets will start on July 1st

I am waiting for a copy of the detailed map of the south sections and I will post a link to that as soon as I get it.

mark your calendars for the 17th and let's get as many people there and picking out their seats, a 25% deposit will be required, and the remaining payments are set for November and January (I think).

PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:19 pm
by LurpyThePirate
Wait, wait. Hold on. Full sections? No front row premium? Price discounts? Clear labeling? FO support for banners/signs? Getting rid of, or at least toning down, Samba Gringa?

Is...is the FO starting to do things right?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:35 pm
by rslfutbolfan
I suppose they will also do this during normal biz hours. sigh. If so I cant go...can I send one of you guys as my proxy and you can pick my seat?

Are we ok with being in the end section?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:10 pm
by gaffer
The event starts at 5:30 pm.

PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:52 pm
by bob roberts
Well done Denzel, but you forgot to mention they will store our tailgate bbques and possibly will provide it 4 us!!! Oh, and also that the FCB is center goal. Remember it is free to join, and these seats are only available to FCB members!!!


Thanks guys for a very hopeful and enthusiastic meeting!!!!

I love you all

Sam come home


And you to chickenhead.

PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:54 am
by Safaia
That's my last day of summer classes so I can't go :/

PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:18 am
by Uteanimal
Who is this front office and what have they done with the others?
I may actually show up for this...

PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:16 am
by f4denz
bob roberts wrote:Well done Denzel, but you forgot to mention they will store our tailgate bbques and possibly will provide it 4 us!!! Oh, and also that the FCB is center goal. Remember it is free to join, and these seats are only available to FCB members!!!


Thanks guys for a very hopeful and enthusiastic meeting!!!!

I love you all

Sam come home


And you to chickenhead.


Free to join, come on dealing with you is far more expensive and painful than any membership fees.

PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:06 pm
by gaffer
Denz may I repost your meeting report on Bigsoccer?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:06 pm
by bob roberts
Well.. you have a point there Denz.

PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:43 pm
by Safaia
The fact that you agreed is infinitely more hilarious than any response you could have made.

PostPosted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:23 am
by JUDGE DREDD
Sounds very interesting. I like what I hear thus far but still think the location sucks; but the discount helps.

PostPosted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:44 am
by rslfutbolfan
I hate center endzone...you cant see through the net unless u are up high. Its really annoying.

PostPosted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:27 am
by Malcontent_Donk
I think that's a lot better option for us and for the team. If they put us in the cheap seats, in that south section, it should help growth as it will be easy for anyone to join us, they will have a cheap seat and we won't have to deal with all the corporate prawn sandwich types. I'm actually excited about the whole thing, I will be able to take the train from my house to the stadium and back and it will be a whole lot cheaper than it has been in the past.

PostPosted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:15 pm
by f4denz
rslfutbolfan wrote:I hate center endzone...you cant see through the net unless u are up high. Its really annoying.


Actually the center section is the FCB, we are the two sections on the east side of the south end zone. Not quite as bad.