Red Bulls Baby!



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 Over the weekend a friend and I went to our first New York Red Bulls soccer game against the Portland Timbers in New Jersey. I know, but a New York team playing in New Jersey is nothing new.

We got to the game late and missed the whole first half  because traffic was crazy and we also got lost on our way there. The Red Bulls were up 1-0 so it wasn't that bad. After finding our seats we noticed on the opposite side which was where the supporters section was (think student section) was pretty lively. It had been a while since both of us had been to a soccer game since college and we were pretty impressed. But then he reminded that in places like Mexico, South America, and Europe this is a daily occurrence at every game. At times it felt like there was an earthquake because of all the shaking and banging. "That's what she said." I promise that is the first and last time I use that. The game ended in a 2-0 victory for the Bulls after a penalty kick midway through the second half.

It was a pretty cool experience but I don't see soccer becoming a big sport in this country for sometime.