Durzblog

I have been to two new stadiums since the summer began and wanted to add them to the Guide




The Home Depot Center:
Carson, CA (attended Red Bulls v Galalxy)

The trip was my first to a US "soccer specific stadium" and I was highly impressed with the venue. The size was perfect and the structure left you feeling that the designers really knew what they were doing. The 27,000 seat stadium is home to both the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA and is about 45 minutes south of LA. I sat on a terrace outside of the American Express Club and was able to mosey about and grab a few beers very easily. I will be back for two games this fall and am really looking forward to it. The other few MLS games I have been to have been in NFL stadiums and I must say that the trend in building soccer stadiums is going to be great for the sport. Next year the Red Bulls will open a beauty in Harrison, NJ and can say good bye to the cavernous Giants Stadium...















New Yankee Stadium
Bronx, NY (attended Boston v New York)
I was of the mind that there was absolutely no reason to move out of the old ballpark, but since Bloomberg decided to bend over for the Yanks and pay for it, oh what the hell. The walk into the stadium is really cool -- with all of the history and tributes -- very well done. The Stadium is massive, and while impressive, its not the coziest place in the world..you won't confuse this play with Fenway. The scoreboards and all of the bells and whistles are very impressive and the concourse and concessions are very fan friendly..though I might urge you to watch your intake. I had a double burger from Johnny Rockets in the 7th inning on Friday night and spent the rest of the weekend on the pot..

looking forward to getting over the Citi Field and ND Stadium in the next couple of months. Be good

-BD