By IVES GALARCEP
MEXICO CITY– One of the biggest games of the year in American soccer, if not the biggest, will take place tonight at Estadio Azteca and U.S. Men’s National Team fans across the United States will be gathering together to watch what they will be hoping is a history-making game.
The U.S. have never won a World Cup qualifier here, and with serious pressure on Mexico to register their first HEX win, the match has even more significance and more on the line.
Our question for SBI readers is this: Where will you be watching tonight’s match? The match is airing on ESPN (10:30pm), so fans will have the option to watch from home, but with this being one of those kind of matches you want to watch with a group, it is safe to say that soccer bars across the country will be packed with anxious and hopeful U.S. fans.
Where will you be watching? Let us know in the comments section below.
at a bar in Guanajuato, Mexico. Thought about going and scalping a ticket but didn’t really wanna sit by myself in a Mexican section :s
I’ll be in at Estadio Azteca in a palco (for safety reasons). Any of the SBI Mafia that will be there, or SBI writers (or even Ives?), want to meet for a beer at a bar close to the stadium before/after the game? Email me if so.
Got a group of solid gringos gathering for some tacos and a USA win – but where do we watch in Philly? Preference would be in a Mexican themed bar.
At Saints Skybar in St. Matthews, Louisville, KY with my AO Louisville family.
Lion & The Rose Alamo Heights San Antonio, TX.
At the Press Room in Santa Barbara, CA! Wondering if the turnout here will be US or Mexico leaning. Watched the gold cup last summer at one of my favorite Portland spots (Thirsty Lion) and it was fairly evenly split. It was fun until we gave up four goals…
Road tripping down to Philly with some friends to meet up with a few others at the recently reopened Cavanaugh’s Dark Horse off South Street in Philly.
HAND OF JUSTICE!!! HAND OF JUSTICE!!!
At home in C’town Mississippi via Watch ESPN.
In my amigo’s soccer shop (Golazo Soccer Supply) here in Banning, CA. Jorge played for FAT-LESS in la liga in the 80’s and talks a lot of pendejadas (Ok, so do I) about “es costumbre para Mexico a ganar contra EEUU” I HATE that attitude that Mexicans have about this game. We need to bust them in the mouth with a victory…
on my couch streaming through my xbox (at least i hope so). either way, this is great because i was expecting to have to watch this on beIN Sport since it’s an away qualifier. luckily for us, ESPN bought the english broadcast rights to Mexico home games!
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I have to entertain clients tonight and can’t get out of it. Hoping to catch the 2nd half from possibly Monty’s in South Beach. (Closest place to where client dinner will be)
Try the Playwright Irish Pub at Washington and 13th.
1st choice is definitely Playwright…but if time is an issue – Monty’s should have ESPN on by default. I’m going to be at Texas de Brazil upstairs.
🙂
At home in the basement. With the kids asleep, will turn up the surround sound!
Roommate’s not a soccer fan and has to get up early, looks like I’m gonna be in my dorm’s lounge on my laptop(Thank you Watch ESPN!). Durham New Hampshire.
O’Brien’s in San Diego. Should be better than last Friday as the SD State Aztecs were playing basketball and several TVs were devoted to them (along with boo’s from AO attendees). No basketball tonight, so I’ll be going early with my laptop to get a good seat and get some writing done while I wait. O’Brien’s really does support US Soccer well.
what’s a good time to go there to get a seat?
I’m going over early around five – like I said, taking my laptop to get some writing in before dinner and the game. I know there is a hour pre-game show so hope they have the sound on for that.,
Looking for a bar in Eugene, Oregon. Anyone?
Crossbar, Havertown PA
Standing in front of my TV in Great Falls, Montana
Courtyard Hooligans in Charlotte, NC along with the Queen City Outlaws.
In Azteca. American fan not sitting in US section…should be interesting to say the least.
take note of conspicious urination or vomiting… I always seriously doubt that humanity can sink so low to do that and wonder if the stories are urban legends… I hope so for the sake of the human race…
I was there in 1997 for the Punto De Oro. And yes, all of the stories are true. But what’s not commonly shared is that nearly 99% of Mexicans are warm gracious hosts sharing no more hostility than a dirty look or a snarky comment, if that.
Of course, in a place like Azteca, if only 1% of the fans are doing the stuff we talk about, that’s still a thousand people.
Yo tambien guey. Quieres reunir en un bar antes o despues para una chela?
+1 live it up
if not from bed (10:30 EST) I will head to Stoney’s in Wilmington DE.
I hope they’re open!
Traveling for work, so I’m planning to watch the game on a treadmill in the hotel’s fitness center. Might end up watching in my room with some fatty room service though.
I cheer for Mexico (born & raised there), so I ruled out the ESPN Zone in LA Live (might be full of USMNT fans) just steps from the hotel since I’m more than a little nervous about playing the US, even at Azteca. I miss the 90s…
I thought everyone in LA was a fan of Mexico… 🙂
any good places to watch in san fran?
If you are downtown, this place has lots of screens and is packed with soccer fans for big games. I always go there with colleagues for mid-day champions league games.
They only serve drinks but they let you bring your own food, and there are a lot of good gyro/burrito/sandwich placeas nearby.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/steffs-sports-bar-san-francisco
I went there to watch one of the pre-qualifiers (us vs. Jamaica, I think) and it was a loud post-work crowd, no sound and it was only on one tv. Maybe it was just a bad game as an example, but I wasn’t a huge fan.
Drinks were fine, though.
Makes sense — I usually go around lunchtime to watch UEFA Champions League games. I can see things being diff in the evening with the offices around the bar going for after-work drinks.
I think someone else posted about a get together somewhere in the Mission, might want to check that one out.
The Corner Bar and Grill, College Station, TX – was packed the other night for US-Costa Rica
Must be the crowd from Snook coming in and watching!!!
Go SNOOK, TX.
Home on iPad 1 for the first half and iPad2 for the second.
This is great ^. Its the type of humor I enjoy.
I was being serious. My office gave us iPads as part of a mobile initiative, but the IT folks won’t let it on the network, so basically I can do what I want with it, within reason.
Then Grandma gave her granddaughters iPads for Christmas. Bedtime is before kickoff, so she won’t know I’ve stolen it from her room. What does a 5 year old need an iPad for anyway?
It gets better! Our au pair is from Mexico and her room is next to the big screen, so I can’t watch it there. I told her, win, lose or draw, the kids are still hers in the AM, so she’s going to bed early.
#firstworldproblems
I’m a nurse. Will watch it tomorrow when I wake up.
Bartending at Newport Bay restaurant in Beaverton, OR. About the only time you’ll see me hoping for a dead dinner shift so I can watch the game. If any SBI readers are in the area, feel free to stop by!
Kearny Scots Club – NJ
so i’m assuming this game is only on ESPN because ESPN has the rights to broadcast Mexico home games in english. because otherwise, this would be on beIn Sport, right? it’s an away qualifier. good thinking by ESPN!
Probably the ESPN Zone at the Boadwalk Resort at DisneyWorld, just getting out of work on time from across the street at Studios
Alex Morgan and I are going to play a game of one-touch with our kids, then curl up in front of the big screen with some snacks and watch the match.
Then I wake up, by myself, in my apartment, listening to the grand orangoutang Alexi Lallas chat on about nothing, realizing though that a win vs. Mexico today may not be utter fantasy.
+1 funny stuff.
Would have said Nevada Smith’s, but the late start on a Tuesday night, with work tomorrow? Not sure I can rally the troops.
In bed in Quepos Costa Rica. Just a little too far to try and scalp a ticket to CR- Jamaica.
Fox ‘N Hound with my AO OKC brethren.
Hosting a watch party on my big screen with ridiculous surround sound blasting to give us the full effect! USA USA USA. Let’s go USMNT!!!
Couch, beer, girlfriend; Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
And if she can listen to you elucidate on the differences between Bob Bradley and Jurgen Klinsmann, or describe the “bunker and counter” strategy for tonight, or the strengths and weaknesses of Kyle Beckerman, then she’s prolly a keeper.
I’m new to the area, any suggestions on where to go in Milwaukee to watch?
From the confines of my livingroom along with 10-12 others. Beer, food, screaming and yelling bound to be a good night. My two really good friends who are Mexican and HUGE supporters of El Tri will be relegated to watching the game, at my house, in the basement with ony crackers, cheese whiz, and nasy Busch Beer
I like your style
Haha! Are you going to let them out afterwards?
Ha ha. Depends on the result. A US win / draw they will be let out. But as soon as I do, I guarantee they will bolt to the front door fater than Speedy Gonzalez. A Mexico win — well all I can say is……my unfinished basement is dark, cold, damp, and a little creepy and it will be a long night for them. Jeez, I just kinda creeped myself out! Sounds like a scene out of Pulp Fiction.
The infamous Small Bar in Chicago
Love Small Bar, but I will be home so I can grab a couple hours of sleep after the game…
Probably at the Union Jack Pub in Winchester, VA
Wow, I used to live in Winc. Its a shame the Union Jack opened up after I left. Must be nice to have a soccer bar. I’ll have to check it out during the bloom this year.
I will be watching with other American Outlaws of Ft Worth at Abbey Pub on 7th street!
anyone know of a good spot in San Francisco to watch amongst fellow USMNT supporters?
I’m pretty sure the American Outlaws SF will be @ Giordanno Bros in the mission. http://www.giordanobros.com/mission/default.aspx
I’ll be there too
Any recommendations on the best time to arrive prior to tonight’s match?? Does Giordano’s usually fill up to overflowing for these games?
… definitely don’t want to be stuck outside ….
Keazar Pub is a good place to watch games at the end of haight street
Banter bar, in Brooklyn, NY.
Woodwork in Prospect Heights, BK! (packed in like sardines but the small places have the best atmosphere) “Never takin shorts cuz Brooklyn’s the borough!!!” – Guru
Have you watched a game there before? I went to their website just now and I can’t even see a single tv in the pictures posted on their website.
I’m definitely curious if there are any AO bars in north Brooklyn…b/c I know AO Brooklyn is out of Bay Ridge, which doesn’t exactly help much if we’re looking for something closer than Football Factory or Dempsey’s or wherever else in manhattan
I have been to Berry Park to watch a european game or two, but I’m just curious if there’s strong USMNT support
I know that Black Horse Pub on 15th and 5th Ave. in Park Slope/South Slope shows the games. I don’t think they are an AO bar, but the owners are great folks and will even have sound on for most games.
They’re British, and were a big World Cup bar in 2010.
Eh screw it, I’m going to Standings on E 7th St in East Village. Owner tells me they’ll have sound for the game as well (given there’s no other competition at that time of night). It’s my ol’ standby and a perfect place to watch sports.
Woodwork has four TVs and they are soccer nuts there (hence the name).
Not AO that I am aware of but Iona on Grand (off Bedford) in Williamsburg is a great place to watch a game; good crowd, sometimes mobbed, and pours a fine imperial pint. Also Gordon Bennett on S. 6th near Berry/Bedford.
On my coach taking shots so I can handle taylor twellman speaking
You own a coach, like a motor coach? Don’t tell my the shots have already started in preparation. Ha!
Haha damn not yet. I’m trying to be awake for this game
+1. TT – the ultimate example of saying nothing, but saying it emphatically.
good idea.
Omar “GONE-ZALLLLES”
Last time around was in the Azteca, this time watching on my computer from Brasil.
Depends how the day unfolds. I will watch in a bar south of the border or in Yuma. If I return home in time I will watch at Tim Finnegan’s in Phoenix.
Did anyone read this article about the 1980 game the first US win against Mexico since the 1930’s…
http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/3/26/4136238/usmnt-vs-mexico-soccer-rivalry-history-world-cup-qualifying
I will be watching at the Wing Shack here in northern CO.
At home on the couch with my wife complaining about how she wished the voice lasted linger so she didn’t have to watch the game…
Sorry to hear that. I’ve been blessed with a soccer-crazy wife. She’ll be in class this evening with WatchESPN open on her laptop – on mute, I hope.
I hear that, too.
Anybody know of a good place to watch the game in Columbia Heights, Mt. Pleasant or Adams Morgan in DC? Normally would hit up Fado or Lucky Bar but the late start means the train closes down before the game is over.
Try tweeting American Outlaws DC @AO_DC
True, normally I’d join the Outlaws at Fado or in Arlington at Ri Ra, I’m just trying to avoid paying cab fare if I can help it
Pretty sure you’ll get Lou’s City Bar in Columbia Heights to put the game on the big screen.
Lou’s is ok but kind of expensive. DC Reynolds a couple blocks over on Georgia ave and is great.They have the best happy hour in town (two for one 5-8 or 9). They also show MNT games on a big projector on their back porch. I highly recommend it when you can make it to the main game watch.
Just checked, BOGO goes until 9pm at Reynolds. Steal of a deal.
On my couch with my eyes taped open in case I fall asleep (this is life with a 20 month-old son).
Hey Josh, things get better, my daughter is 2 1/2 and my son is 4. Now, when they go to sleep they stay in bed till morning. Tonight, I am making sure they go to bed early and tired to sleep through the night.
But, yeah just like the above – at home trying not to yell or scream too loud.
My poor son has bore the wrath of my goal celebrations in the past, but now he sleeps like a rock. I wish the game was an earlier kickoff so I could watch at a bar, but I like absorbing every detail when watching at home.
Our boats look extremely similar in every way, except the son is 15 months and usually sleeps through the night. : )
Scott! How could you? Those poor children. When does the indoctrination begin? My 2 year old and my 9 month old will be watching HISTORY TONIGHT as we stroll into Azteca and walk out with our first 3 points.
or they will see me cursing and kicking the TV …
never mind that first part. 😉
Life with kids and if you have to get up early (4am local) tomorrow to go to work. At home in bed, hopefully its a good game and stay awake.
or watch replay in morning, get up extra early : ). my usual bed time is 8:30 but we are having a slow week so i think i’ll make it tonight!
Yeah, this game is starting more or less an hour later than the Costa Rica game, which was one time zone later in the day (Mexico City is “central” time). Last cycle this game was an afternoon contest.
I hear that. My son is a year old and teething. This has not been a good week for sleep. So I’ll be on my couch with a 2-liter of Coke Zero.
Also watching on Telemundo because I don’t have cable. Plus, the announcers are so much more fun whenever a goal is scored.
No cable for me either, so it’s the Spanish channel at home. Goooooooool …. USA!
Too bad Landon isn’t playing, I like how they call him “Landon D” and Jermaine Jones is “JJ”
I thought they called him captain American.
I’ve got 4 month old triplet girls … watching from home on mute.
yikes!
Congratulations!
Holy snikies thats gonna be a handfull for the next 25 years
Commonwealth Pub in Oakland, California!
hah, yeah dude! me too.
Im 20 minutes from oakland ca
Ill have to google that
Stevens Green in Mountain View CA is good for soccer too
See ya there : )
Hey! I was there for the snowpocalypse. Unfortunately, won’t be there tonight. Great place, have fun!
I’ll be at home on my couch with a beer.
Not sure if I’ll be on the couch, but I plan to have a good vantage point to see my TV screen.
I’ll be doing what fliffy and fishy said. At home with a beer (or 6). Not sitting the entire time.
No Dos Equis tonight my friend. That beer you’re drinking should be ‘merican
The Smoke should be American too.
No regs
No stems, no seeds, no sticks!!!!
^ WHat He Said ^
My Couch will be a No Corona Zone … unless that’s Joe Benny
Come on you NATS!