Barca in USA

[fcb_sandy05]

Is anyone going to NY/LA/Houston to catch the games?
I'm trying to get down to Houston but nothing is certain yet.:(

[bricktop]

I'm trying to get to the one in NY against the Red Bulls or whatever they're called, but I still have to get tix (if there are any..). did they announce what players they are bringing on the tour by any chance?

[brain26]

I have 6 tickets for the BARCA game in houston :) WOO HOO

[fcb_sandy05]

I'm trying to get to the one in NY against the Red Bulls or whatever they're called, but I still have to get tix (if there are any..). did they announce what players they are bringing on the tour by any chance?
brick,i think everyone is expected to be on tour. Even Zambrotta and Thuram will join the squad.

[kevin olali]

I have 6 tickets for the BARCA game in houston :) WOO HOO

I'd do anything to see Ronaldinho touch a ball live man even on T.V., hope I can go to da one in Houston, live 3-4 hours away

[sirmax858]

i might see the game against chivas in LA

[phat]

What are the dates?

[brain26]

August 9th for the Houston game

[fcb_sandy05]

brain or anyone in houston.
do you know where the greyhound central stop is in houston and how far is it from reliant stadium?

[GaGaGooner]

brain or anyone in houston.
do you know where the greyhound central stop is in houston and how far is it from reliant stadium?

I do not live in Houston, nor Texas (and I really know nothing about the area, just trying to help), but this (http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?newaddr=2121+Main+St&taddr=One+Reliant+Park&csz=Houston%2C+TX+77002-8811&country=us&tcsz=Houston%2C+TX&tcountry=us) is what I could find regarding the distance between the two.

A little bit about the station (http://www.onemorebeer.com/transportation.asp#Greyhound%20Bus%20Station).

People here (http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/lofiversion/index.php/t2015.html) were bitching about the place, not really your problem, but I thought I would give you as much information as I could.

[R9magia]

I live in New Jersey and I'm DEFINITELY going to watch the Red bulls vs. Barça match in Giants Stadium. Tickets already on sale all over the place in Newark.

[fcb_sandy05]

GGG:thanks..i love having other people do my work for me :p :)

[R9magia]

Just got my tickets to the match today!!!! To those of you that plan on going to Giants Stadium, it looks like the tickets are going fast and there aren't many left. So make your move quickly if you plan on going!

[fcb_sandy05]

woot!just got my ticket for the houston game (pretty decent seats me thinks..maybe i can work my way close to the bench to get pics/autographs).just need to figure out a way to get there

[brain26]

will see u at the game in Houston :)

[lpkor]

Have had my tickets to the Barca game in NY since the day they came out a month ago. I'll be wearing a full barca kit, waving a large flag and singing my heart out with the anthem. I hope people don't think I am crazy.

[titeo]

damn! i'm so jealous of you all :p i hope ESPN will telecast the matches against the MLS team.

[R9magia]

Hmm...Chauchey's thread go me thinking, what will Barcelona's line-up be on the U.S tour? I wonder if Messi, Zambrotta or Thuram will start.

[Siroco]

Hmm...Chauchey's thread go me thinking, what will Barcelona's line-up be on the U.S tour? I wonder if Messi, Zambrotta or Thuram will start.

Apparantly Mundo Deportivo reported yesterday that Puyol, Xavi, and Iniesta join the team on July 31; Ronaldinho, Deco, Messi, and Marquez join the team on Aug. 2 in Mexico; and Thuram and Zambrotta join the team on Aug. 4.

Anyone else have more info on line-ups, training sessions, etc.?

I'm headed to Houston for the most interesting match of the tour v. CA.

[barcalove]

Tuesday, August 1
9.50, Departure flight Barcelona-Monterrey
15.00, Arrival at Monterrey airport
19.00, Training. Estadio Universitario

Wednesday, August 2
10.00, Training. Estadio Universitario
19.00, Training. Estadio Universitario
20.00, Gala supper hosted by 'Cemex'

Thursday, August 3
8.00, Presentation of Turisme de Catalunya-FCB
10.00, Training. Estadio Universitario
20.00, Match. Monterrey Tigres - FC Barcelona

Friday, August 4
10.00, Departure flight to Los Angeles.
18.00, Presentation Turisme de Catalunya-FCB
19.00, Training. Loyola Marimount, Los Angeles
20.30, Supper hosted by Chivas USA and Chivas Guadalajara

Saturday, August 5
10.00, Training. Loyola Marimount, Los Angeles
15.30, Nike event. Hollywood Boulevard

Sunday August 6
10.00, Training. Loyola Marimount. Los Angeles
18.30, Match. CD Guadalajara - FC Barcelona. Followed by departure of flight to Houston

Monday, August 7
15.00, Visit to Houston Child Cancer Hospital
19.00, Training. Reliant Stadium. Houston
19.00, Supper hosted by Houston Dynamo

Tuesday, August 8
8.00, Turisme de Catalunya - FCB
16.00, Visit to Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (Nasa)
19.00, Training. Robertson Stadium. Houston

Wednesday, August 9
10.00, Training. Reliant Stadium. Houston
21.30. Match. Club America - FC Barcelona. Followed by departure of flight to New York

Thursday, August 10
16.00, Nike Town Events. Central Park
18.00, Presentation Turisme de Catalunya - FCB
19.00, Training. Giants Stadium. New York
20.30, Gala supper hosted by Major League Soccer (MLS)

Friday, August 11
19.00, Training. Giants Stadium. Nova York

Saturday, August 12
19.30, Match. New York Red Bulls - FC Barcelona. Followed by departure of flight to Barcelona

Sunday, August 13
15.00, Arrival at El Prat Airport

[lpkor]

I read on mundodeportivo that ronnie by contract with the US tour must appear in every game.

[sccr_11]

I read on mundodeportivo that ronnie by contract with the US tour must appear in every game.
he gonna be there anyway

[Aztec9]

Tigres are going to be a disgrace to Mexican futbol. They lost 6-1 to Boca last week.. they lost 3-1 to a MLS team (.......an MLS Team!). I dont know how such a sucky team could have been chosen to play Europe's finest.

It should have been these teams:

Chivas - Will be Playing them..
America - Will be playing them..
Cruz Azul or Toluca


.. that being said. Wont be surprised if it ends 10-0. ;) :p

[titeo]

there is nothing disgraceful at all imo. it's only a friendly/exhibition match.

[barcalove]

.. that being said. Wont be surprised if it ends 10-0. ;) :p
should be fun then :D

[DriveShot]

should be fun then :D

Lets hope so because these games will be shown in HD on HDnet.

[indomitable_lion]

Thanks for the schedule barcalove. (Where did you get that?) Unfortunately I'm scheduled to leave NY on the 11th. The 11th!! If you guys agree to set up an MFF tailgate outside giants stadium I just might stick around and pay the $50 flight schedule change fee.

Hopefully my knee would have recovered enough from the surgery at least for me to see Barca in Central Park on the 10th. I'm sure you'll have to get there at 10 in the morning to get a good spot and most of the events will be standing room only. I don't know if I can handle that.

Ah well, Barca will be world class for years to come. I'm sure I'll see them again later. Right?...............

[barcalove]

Thanks for the schedule barcalove. (Where did you get that?)
straight from the official club site.

[bluephantom]

Does Anyone Know If This Will Televised Locally (L.A.)?

[jr!]

I read that all 3 games in the US will be on FSC.

[indomitable_lion]

FSC has been advertising the Chivas game. I'm assuming they'll show the other two. So, you NY area MFFers, anybody wanna tailgate? Do some Joga Bonito and upload it to Nike.com? They'd put it on the website for sure.

[akd]

I am going to see the LA game against Chivas I think...:D

[ToniCalvo]

Match tonight people!

[dimz]

I know they said Messi is supposed to be there but i haven't seen him at all. anyone know if he'll actually set foot on a field?

[lpkor]

Would anyone know where to find more information on Barca's tour in NYC, specifcally their Central Park gig. I want to know more details about where to catch them off the field.

[fcb_sandy05]

will see u at the game in Houston :)
im arriving in houston wed morning. do u know what i can do to kill time bfore the game in downtown houston? im trying to get to the training session at 10am but its media only.:mad:

[brain26]

im arriving in houston wed morning. do u know what i can do to kill time bfore the game in downtown houston? im trying to get to the training session at 10am but its media only.:mad:

I will be there at about 4PM, :) Maybe we can meet up

Go to the Houtson Musuem of Natural Science. Very nice musuem and is about 15 minutes from the stadium. Too bad Astroworld is not closed because is right across the street from the stadium
Link for musuem (http://www.hmns.org/?r=1)

[Freddy]

I know they said Messi is supposed to be there but i haven't seen him at all. anyone know if he'll actually set foot on a field?

Nope. He hasn`t played yet. But he will in the next games for sure. Now all the B team players has been sent home. That means no Dos Santos :( Only central defender Olmo stayed coz Zambrotta and Thuram are not quite ready yet.

[DriveShot]

I was watching the game in HD on HDnet and the commentary was so god awful. Worse than the world cup on ESPN (the color commentator was the same) but the PBP guy was horrible. I eventually had to change to FSC with Max Bretos.

[dimz]

Nope. He hasn`t played yet. But he will in the next games for sure. Now all the B team players has been sent home. That means no Dos Santos :( Only central defender Olmo stayed coz Zambrotta and Thuram are not quite ready yet.
They sent them home, damn i liked watching dos santos, and there's no chance he'll break into the first team in la liga just yet.....damn.

[Freddy]

They sent them home, damn i liked watching dos santos, and there's no chance he'll break into the first team in la liga just yet.....damn.

Well yes. Probably he will play 99% games in the B team this season. He gets some first team playing time only when Rafa will get EU pass. Then there is one open non EU spot.

[barcalove]

im arriving in houston wed morning. do u know what i can do to kill time bfore the game in downtown houston? im trying to get to the training session at 10am but its media only.:mad:

yo sandy make sure you get some good pics man! :D

[chauchey]

I'll be watching the next few Barca warmups closely. Going to have to compair them to what i see tomorrow watching the competition play in Seattle. ;) Dont worry...i'm only going out of my duty to Barca, to make sure i'm educated on play systems...and stuff....yah. :D That aside, its just plain nice to watch good football. I cant wait to see Messi/Eto'o/Ronnie light it up agian!! :D That run they had between September-January was unbelievable!! :eek: I hope it gets repeated. :)

[joki]

Isn't Dos Santos a candidate for Spanish citizenship ?
When you start FM he gets citizenship at the start of the season.

[Uramoron2]

im gunna watch it on FSC so yay

[R9magia]

For those of you going to Barcelona's match today, you will get to see Thuram and Zambrotta's first match as Blaugranas! I hear there will be over 80,000 at the match :eek:

[Simon323says]

For those of you going to Barcelona's match today, you will get to see Thuram and Zambrotta's first match as Blaugranas! I hear there will be over 80,000 at the match :eek:

Wouldn't surprise me, the game was nearly sold out a few days ago and when I checked this morning the best tickets available were deep in the upper tier.

[carlos]

what is FSC? sorry im new to this...i can see it on MK but its pixelated and buffering horribly :(

[chauchey]

fox sports channle :)

[fcb_sandy05]

what is FSC? sorry im new to this...i can see it on MK but its pixelated and buffering horribly :(
FSC is Fox Soccer Channel: A North American TV Station.

[lpkor]

Just got back from the match, it was amazing, I was sitting 8 seats from the field. I took a bunch of pics I will post tomorrow. There were officially 79,200 people. it was crazy to finally see my barca, crazy.

[Simon323says]

What section were you in? I may have been right near you.

[R9magia]

I was in section 138 with a Brasil jersey but there were a lot of people with Brasil shirts on. Lpkor, did you have a big ass Peru flag :D ?

[Simon323says]

I was pretty close, section 130. Could you hear the asshole with the horn in our section?

[R9magia]

I could hear that clown as well as the guys with the drums (although the drums weren't so bad). There were a bunch of drunk people that started a "OLE, OLE OLE OLE" chant a couple of rows behind me lol. All in all it was really fun though, the Mexican wave thing was crazy.

[lpkor]

guys, I was in section 108, right across from the Barca bench. i was wearing a grey t shirt, I left my house in the morning thinking I would go back to gear up but I never made it back. I know where you were sitting and those red full fans were so annoying. cheers, pics coming later. messi was so funny, his hair cracks me up. a little troll.

[Simon323says]

The one guy who sticks out in my mind was the Barca fan in last year's yellow away jersey who had his face painted purple and magenta and was carrying a drum. Before the game he was marching through the lower tier screaming "CAMPIONI CAMPIONI WOAH OH OH!"

The wave, especially the one where we got all three tiers at the same time, was a lot of fun.

[care]

Here are some pictures from tour :) Ronaldinho and Bryant are friends !?
But Ronaldinho and miss universe - nice couple- :)



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