22 May 2011: DC United - Ajax

[ajaxusa]

http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2 ... l-friendly
http://www.at5.nl/artikelen/58787/ajax- ... oefenpotje

5PM kick-off.

Ajax visits USA for the first time since the Gotham Cup. I will almost certainly be there...

[Orange14]

http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2 ... l-friendly
http://www.at5.nl/artikelen/58787/ajax- ... oefenpotje

5PM kick-off.

Ajax visits USA for the first time since the Gotham Cup. I will almost certainly be there...

Me too but I don't have to travel as far!!!!!

[kezme44]

i'll totally try to make it although the drive from here will be a bitch

[Orange14]

i'll totally try to make it although the drive from here will be a bitch

It's a Sunday match so you shouldn't have too much of a problem. The NJ Turnpike is so much fun! NOT!!!

[aveslacker]

Only slightly jealous that Ajax is coming to my former place of residence...

[Kowalczyk]

Wow - that would be a nice one to go to...

I've never really been to DC, except that I was once stuck at Dulles Airport for about eight hours, on my way back to Amsterdam, from Chicago... This was during the 1998 World Cup and I remember watching all the games of the day (including a Holland one) at some sports bar at the airport.

K.

[ajaxusa]

DC is one of my favorite cities. Historically, so impressive. And the vibe is just... intense. The city is full of political operatives, lawyers, reporters... Good food, GREAT bars, great culture. I'm definitely looking forward to it. I'll arrive Sat evening and stay 'till Tuesday night (when I fly to Portland for Ajax' 2nd friendly, v the debutantes of MLS, the Portland Timbers!).

[#14]

I will potentially make the trip down from NYC. I lived in DC for a while and know some good places to haunt. Would folks be interested in perhaps a get together Saturday night or Sunday before the match?

[AjaxPDX]

I'll arrive Sat evening and stay 'till Tuesday night (when I fly to Portland for Ajax' 2nd friendly, v the debutantes of MLS, the Portland Timbers!).

I've been a Timbers season ticket holder for the past eight years, and been a lurker on these Ajax boards ever since back at the old website. I'll have one extra ticket to the Portland-Ajax match. If you want it, ajaxusa, just let me know, and it's yours.

[ajaxusa]

I'll arrive Sat evening and stay 'till Tuesday night (when I fly to Portland for Ajax' 2nd friendly, v the debutantes of MLS, the Portland Timbers!).

I've been a Timbers season ticket holder for the past eight years, and been a lurker on these Ajax boards ever since back at the old website. I'll have one extra ticket to the Portland-Ajax match. If you want it, ajaxusa, just let me know, and it's yours.

That's super-cool! However, I'll be there with at least my son, and possibly also my niece and another friend. But I would love to rely on you for guidance on the best way to get tickets, best tailgating, etc. (We should probably take this conversation over to the "ajax friendlies" thread.)

[Kowalczyk]

Portland Timbers vs Ajax (25 May) now has its own match thread!

DC United vs Ajax in this one, please...

K.

[Amol]

I will potentially make the trip down from NYC. I lived in DC for a while and know some good places to haunt. Would folks be interested in perhaps a get together Saturday night or Sunday before the match?

Will definitely make it to this game. Don't know if I'm driving or taking the bus/train from NYC just yet. Would definitely like all of us meeting up before/after the game.

[Amol]

I will potentially make the trip down from NYC. I lived in DC for a while and know some good places to haunt. Would folks be interested in perhaps a get together Saturday night or Sunday before the match?

Will definitely make it to this game. Don't know if I'm driving or taking the bus/train from NYC just yet. Would definitely like all of us meeting up before/after the game.

[aveslacker]

Let's just rub it in that I can't be there. Thanks a lot!

I always took the train from DC to NY when I lived there, but it's about 4x more expensive than the bus. But the train is almost as fast as flying so for my money it's worth the extra pennies.

[#14]

The bus can actually be done for $1 each way. Amol do you wanna connect "off board"?

[Orange14]

The bus can actually be done for $1 each way. Amol do you wanna connect "off board"?

It also drops you off right near one of the Metro stations and you take the subway to the stadium. My daughter takes the bus to NY all the time.

[Amol]

The bus can actually be done for $1 each way. Amol do you wanna connect "off board"?

Sure. Sent you a p.m.

[ajaxusa]

By the way, here's the thread on BigSoccer talking (more or less) about this game.

[Blind3]

Looking forward to being in attendance at this. Hopefully , with one or more trophies to celebrate.

[Amol]

Are we meeting before/after the game? I'm buying tix today or tomorrow.

[BTV802]

I don't post a whole lot over on this board but just throwing it out there I'll be there :)

[ajaxusa]

I will be there, but as guest of some locals so I won't control my own destiny with regard to where I'll be before and after the game. I think the safest bet would be a tailgate location. So if anyone can suggest a "We're tailgating here, feel free to stop by" location and timeframe, I'll do my best. Would love to say hi to my fellow Rendezvous veterans.

[Amol]

I don't know the first thing about DC and the RFK stadium. Are the DC folks willing to pick out a location?

[Amol]

I guess that's a no. I'm in section 230 - just bought tickets.

[ajaxusa]

Sorry, man, I never been to RFK. I hear it's a dump, and that from people with season tickets. Hopefully, it's a good venue for one night.