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July 19th, 2013 at 8:47 AM
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OT: Ticket Lottery Applications for US v Mexico WCQ

Link goes live at 10 am and will close at 11:59 pm July 22.  4 tickets per household. 

http://www.ussoccer.com/schedule-tickets/2013/130910-us-men-vs-mexico.aspx

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013
Location: Columbus Crew Stadium; Columbus, Ohio
Match: U.S. Men's National Team vs. Mexico – 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET

UPDATE: Ticket prices are as follows:

Seat Locations Price
Upper and Lower Midfield $112.80
Sidelines and Corners $88.55

  

I'm going in with some neighbors and my wife so if we end up with more tickets than we need, I'll post them up here.

(First forum topic, Mods feel free)

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:59 AM
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Awesome!  I've been trying to

Awesome!  I've been trying to find a way to get tho this game.  I'd likely just bring my dad as a birthday present, so if anyone wants to make a lottery pool with me (if you win, I get 2 of your tickets at face value, and vice versa) then let me know.  I went in for the upper and lower midfield tickets.

I live close to Columbus, so judging by what Ticketmaster said, I should have some preference (they stated proximity would matter to avoid scalpers).

Michigan's run game is so bankrupt John L. Smith wants to buy thirty shares. - Hatin' Ass Spurrier

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July 19th, 2013 at 10:16 AM
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Why is this being held in

Why is this being held in Columbus? The Crew stadium itself is decent, but the video board is one of the worst I've ever seen...

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July 19th, 2013 at 10:32 AM
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dos a cero

They've played every us - mexico home qualifier in columbus since 2001 with good results (actually the same result). No reason to mess with a streak.

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July 19th, 2013 at 10:44 AM
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I have a buddy that works in

I have a buddy that works in the US soccer organization and he has told me that Klinsman loves columbus and if he had a choice, would play all the qualifiers there. I know we hate them because of Ohio State but the international soccer atmosphere there is amazing. If were gonna complain about video boards then Wrigley Field is horrible place to watch a game %s

 

Touchdown Manningham!  MICHIGAN WINS! 

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:11 AM
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Columbus has a HUGE and very

Columbus has a HUGE and very loyal soccer contingent.  Gamedays at Crew stadium are a blast.

Michigan's run game is so bankrupt John L. Smith wants to buy thirty shares. - Hatin' Ass Spurrier

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:12 AM
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Rather play Mexico in

Rather play Mexico in Columbus than L.A. or Chicago for that matter, I live in Mexico and I know that's why, at least that's what people in Mexico think.

"I can pick leaves of tree in the backyard."

 

-Tom Strobel

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July 19th, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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End line tickets

Since they only have sideline and corner tickets available does that mean endline tickets (because I'm cheap) will be available at a later date without the lottery?

Numbers and Boats!

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:09 AM
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Probably not.  Tickets here

Probably not.  Tickets here are in extremely high demand.  Go to Stub Hub and check the going rates.  They're higher than UTL or The Game.  If you're cheap, you should have bought 4 and sold two.  You could have gone for free, or even for a profit.

Michigan's run game is so bankrupt John L. Smith wants to buy thirty shares. - Hatin' Ass Spurrier

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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I think all the endline

I think all the endline tickets went to supporters groups.

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:41 AM
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American Outlaws

The supporters section typically buys the enline tickets and they had so much demand for this game that I believe they took both endlines and are creeping in on the sidelines.

Those who stay will be champions

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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Watch on TV...or if you go don't wear USA gear...

...I went to a USA v Mexico game at the Rose Bowl it was not a positive experience. It was worse than wearing Michigan gear in Columbus after Michihgan just beat Ohio. And I am being completely serious. Mexican soccer fans are VERY passionate and will somehow have a majority of the tickets for this game. The game itself will be very exciting.

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:12 AM
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Columbus != Pasadena in terms

Columbus != Pasadena in terms of the population demographic.  I expect the crowd to be largely a US contingent.

Michigan's run game is so bankrupt John L. Smith wants to buy thirty shares. - Hatin' Ass Spurrier

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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You are mistaken...there are ample Mexican fans to fill this...

...small stadium...while def not LA...there are significant Mexican communities in Chicago, Northern Indiana, Detroit.... and they will be jumping at the opportunity to see El Tri play in their backyard. The only way that Mexican fans won't outnumber US fans is if the random lottery system works itself out.

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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Here are a few photos from

Here are a few photos from past USA v Mexico matches.  I'm sure there will be green, but I bet there will be more red.

Michigan's run game is so bankrupt John L. Smith wants to buy thirty shares. - Hatin' Ass Spurrier

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July 19th, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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No

You're actually mistaken. US soccer specifically chooses Columbus to give the US home advantage. That's what they've done since 2001 and it's worked every time. Because the stadium's small, they can better control the ticketing. There will probably be about 5k Mexican supporters, but the vast majority of the crowd will be pro-US. Not to mention that they've already filtered 3k+ tickets through various US supporter groups.

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July 19th, 2013 at 12:47 PM
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Have fun :)

Have fun :)

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July 19th, 2013 at 1:41 PM
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Historically it hasn't been

Historically it hasn't been the case, they've done the Mexico qualifier in Columbus several times now and it's a big homefield advantage for the US every time.  Columbus has a relatively small Mexican population, Cleveland (most Latinos there are Puerto Rican) and Cincy's are almost non-existent.  And with a limited number of tickets in Crew Stadium and so many going to supporters groups, it's usually minimum 75% US supporters in the stadium, likely greater. 

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July 19th, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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I have at least 8 people who

I have at least 8 people who would be willing to go (if not more) so if anyone wants to enter for the heck of it and doesnt want to go, I'll be more than happy to take them off your hands.  :)

And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know.. it's gonna be Michigan again. Michigan.

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July 30th, 2013 at 6:56 PM
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Email from ticket office

Thank you for applying for tickets to the U.S. Men's National Team's upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Mexico on Sept. 10 at Columbus Crew Stadium.

Due to the large number of ticket applications received for this highly-anticipated event, U.S. Soccer will now inform applicants of their ticket request status by Friday, Aug. 2.

"The Federation originally set a July 30 response date, but extra time is needed to review all the requests. The combined number of tickets applied for and purchased through presales finished at more than twice the capacity of Crew Stadium.

We apologize for the delay and thank you for your patience."

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