cubaricho Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Lord have mercy this makes me so excited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltimoreBasedMag Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 My first post on here after finding this site and lurking around the past few months. I am excited for this tour but am worried as I am getting married on July 23rd and we are having our honeymoon right after. I mean how could I live with myself if the lads are in the country and I do not make it out to see them and conversely I won't be alive if our honeymoon consists of following the lads across the states. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 My first post on here after finding this site and lurking around the past few months. I am excited for this tour but am worried as I am getting married on July 23rd and we are having our honeymoon right after. I mean how could I live with myself if the lads are in the country and I do not make it out to see them and conversely I won't be alive if our honeymoon consists of following the lads across the states. Congrats! I got married last summer on July 23. I'm not sure how the wife will feel about a trip to see Newcastle on our first anniversary, so hopefully they don't play that day for both of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltimoreBasedMag Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks. Looks like this thing is official for July 20th in KC. http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2011/03/sporting-kc-host-newcastle-united-fc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 It's the day before my birthday. Jeepers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 So happy to hear this. I live about 8 hours away by car, in Memphis (hence the name). Very manageable drive. Hope to meet a lot of you there. I am thrilled. Thrilled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I am going to this. I must. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'm going to Utah like 3 days later too... I could extend my trip to have a stop off in Kansas maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 More announcements please! Edit: http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20110329/united-confirm-kansas-friendly_2281670_2326524 The quotes from Pardew make it sound like this could be it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Newcastle United will take on American side Sporting Kansas City in an international friendly this summer. The teams will meet on Wednesday, July 20 at the Livestrong Sporting Park in Kansas, which is currently under construction. It will be the second international event held at the state-of-the-art, $200 million venue. Major League Soccer's newest soccer-specific stadium will host a 2011 Concacaf gold cup doubleheader on June 14, featuring the United States men's national team, before the visit of The Magpies. Last summer, Sporting Kansas City defeated Manchester United in front of 52,424 fans at Arrowhead Stadium, the largest crowd to ever attend a football match in Kansas City. Kansas also hosted the Clasico between Mexico's two most popular clubs, Chivas Guadalajara and Club America, in 2009. Sporting's club CEO Robb Heineman said. "We are excited to bring a club that has such a passionate following and we are hopeful that their great fans will join us in Kansas City at Livestrong Sporting Park." Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew added: "Myself and the team are really looking forward to coming to America in the summer and playing against Sporting Kansas City. We're planning a few days training in Kansas before the game which will form an integral part of our build up for the 2011/12 season. "I know Manchester United were in Kansas last year, and went home beaten, so we know full well what a tough game it'll be for us, but that's exactly the sort of challenge we'll be looking for. "We're delighted also to be able to put on a technical clinic for the coaches in Kansas which we hope will assist with the development of the sport in the region. "It should be a very good week for all concerned and I would like to express our thanks to the people of Kansas for extending the invitation to us." From .co.uk I should point out that (confusingly) the Kansas City where Sporting KC play is actually in Missouri, not Kansas - though there is a Kansas City, Kansas that neighbors it to the west. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 "We're delighted also to be able to put on a technical clinic for the coaches in Kansas which we hope will assist with the development of the sport in the region." Oh my fucking god. I've never felt so guilty. I'm sorry Kansas. I'm sorry for what we're about to do to the future of your Football Club. Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I stopped on that line as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 If they come all the way here it can not be just one friendly.... it should be more than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 If they come all the way here it can not be just one friendly.... it should be more than that. This id imagine, they'd be fucked going all the way over for one game, would be a waste! Let more of America savour our crapness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest YANKEEBLEEDSMAGPIE Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Does anybody on here have any connection to the footy or sports industry in KC? Maybe we can try to bulk buy some tickets and get a whole section. It would be great if we were louder than whatever poor saps come out to cheer the KC Sporting Wizards or whatever the f*** they're called now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Excited for you guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Awesome! All I have to do is jump on I-70. Then drive 1054 miles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I wish it was weekend game.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'll pick you up on the way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WisconsinMagpie Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I was referred to this forum by the original poster, toonarmymia... a fellow U.S. sportswriter and I have started a website for Newcastle United fans in America, and it's exciting to see all the posts in this thread, especially with the U.S. summer tour just being announced. Everyone is more than welcome to visit us at www.newcastleunited.us - if you click the Toon Platoons badge on the front page of our site you'll see a growing list of pubs and clubs where American NUFC fans have been gathering. Feel free to add your own by commenting on the post. Most American fans who follow English football have adopted Manchester United or Arsenal or Liverpool in sort of a bandwagon-jumping, front-running way. But Newcastle United is gaining popularity as an alternative for people who are in it not just for wins but for the incredible passion of the NUFC fans. Can't wait to see the club play in person for the first time this summer, and at St. James' when I visit England next winter. We'll be planning some meet-ups for fans at the games this summer - hope to meet a lot of you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I was referred to this forum by the original poster, toonarmymia... a fellow U.S. sportswriter and I have started a website for Newcastle United fans in America, and it's exciting to see all the posts in this thread, especially with the U.S. summer tour just being announced. Everyone is more than welcome to visit us at www.newcastleunited.us - if you click the Toon Platoons badge on the front page of our site you'll see a growing list of pubs and clubs where American NUFC fans have been gathering. Feel free to add your own by commenting on the post. Most American fans who follow English football have adopted Manchester United or Arsenal or Liverpool in sort of a bandwagon-jumping, front-running way. But Newcastle United is gaining popularity as an alternative for people who are in it not just for wins but for the incredible passion of the NUFC fans. Can't wait to see the club play in person for the first time this summer, and at St. James' when I visit England next winter. We'll be planning some meet-ups for fans at the games this summer - hope to meet a lot of you. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Should have arranged a tour over to Vancouver Glad we are cashing in on the MLS cash cow though. I would get on a plane to go watch but to be fair its cheaper to go home and watch a game at SJP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'm working in the US over the summer so really hope this becomes a tour to enable me to get to at least one of the games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Just realized these dates are when I'll be in Montreal. Hopefully they do a match there, that would be epic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonarmymia Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Amongst the various NUFC groups over here, there's discussion started for a massive meetup. Anyone interested, I'll keep updated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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