At Chicago Saturday October 9. Anyone up for a road trip? Should be an amazing atmosphere!

The last time I drove to Chicago I got pulled over for going 95 in a 65 zone--much cheaper had I flown. I see KO is at 7pm. How much do tickets typically cost?

We'll see how many of the 1st MN Vols we can get together ... group rate tickets can save some $$, but no idea (yet) how much they will cost.

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I plan on going. There is a Fire game the night before that I plan on going to as well.

Done that one as well. Just trying to figure if I can afford this and MLS cup in Toronto a month later.

Seriously? I would be game for a Fire match and an international friendly!

Yep, Fire vs Crew on the 8th. I know last time you guys went to Chicago you guys stayed in the Chinatown hotel. Any feedback on that. Its the only remotely reasonably priced hotel near downtown. If that place was no good I will probably stay out by Midway for the easy bus access to Toyota Park and the train access to downtown/Soldier Field.

It wasn't great, but not horrible either. I'd consider somewhere else personally. Not that China Town was bad. The hotel was just a little strange and there seemed to be some mix up in prices if I recall. It wasn't as cheap as we originally thought it was.

I thought about this some more and I am 100% in for Fire and the US/Poland match. All I need to do is get approval from my wife.

Just a thought, but spend the first night someone out near Toyota Park, and then the second night downtown. When I go to Chicago I stay at the DT Hilton on the Magnificant Mile across from the Hancock Building. Yeah, it is a little pricy, but that way you are close to Rush + Division--and a ton of great bars. Too bad the Cubs baseball season will be over with by then.

I'm pretty sure I'm in for both.

Can someone just come and kidnap me? My wife said I can't go. I am not happy right now!

last time we went to chi for a game, i just pricelined a hotel. $100 a nite got us a pretty nice room in the palmer house hilton downtown. if you can find a few people to share with, its a totally rad deal. if i were doing it again, id even shoot for $80 a nite, just to see.

I think the Chicago Marathon is the same weekend. I would book a room soon--if I could go!

I've got referee duty that Saturday ... might consider getting out of it ... I think the consensus was that the Chinatown Hotel was convenient, but ...

I'd consider coordinating the group buy from US Soccer (again), we had over 50 people for the USA vs Honduras game last year.

I concur that tickets should be purchased ASAP, as the Chicagoland Poles will be gobbling up the tickets ... another 'away' game for the USA in their home town.

Just got the email from AO, $27 for members, $32 for nonmembers.

I've always just purchased tickets on my own for these games. What's the best way to get tickets so I can join the Minnesota contingent?

I'll have to see if I can pull this off or not. I'd like to think so, but will have to see for sure.

As Soccer Boy pointed out, the Chicago Marathon is on Sunday morning and is a huge event, so booking a room as soon as you can is probably a good idea. I personally never had a problem with the Chinatown place. About what you'd expect for the price, quality wise, and the location is probably as close as you can get to Soldier Field without spending a lot more. It's not convenient to Toyota Park though, for those who are planning to do both matches.

Just don't let Charlie anywhere near the miniature Polish Flags!

Best way is to watch the boards. We always sit in the supporters section. Sam's Army/American Outlaws. If you've never done that then you're in for a treat.

Sadly I am out.

TICKETS FOR USA-POLAND ON OCT. 9 AT CHICAGO’S SOLDIER FIELD
TO GO ON SALE SATURDAY, AUG. 28 AT 10 A.M. CT

Special Pre-Sale for Visa® Cardholders will take place from
Friday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. CT until Saturday, Aug. 28, 8 a.m. CT

CHICAGO (Aug. 23, 2010) — Tickets for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s friendly against Poland on Oct. 9 in Chicago will go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. CT. Kickoff for the USA’s second match since the 2010 FIFA World Cup is set for 7 p.m. CT at Soldier Field.

Tickets starting at $25 go on sale to the public Saturday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. CT through ussoccer.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and at all Ticketmaster ticket centers throughout Chicagoland (including Carson Pirie Scott and Walmart stores). [Note: Tickets are not sold at Soldier Field except on the day of the event.] Groups of 20 or more can obtain an order form at ussoccer.com or call 312-528-1290. Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP packages which include a premium ticket, a custom made official U.S. national team jersey with name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other unique benefits) are also available exclusively through ussoccer.com.

As a sponsor of U.S. Soccer, Visa® is pleased to offer all Visa cardholders access to an advance ticket sale for this match before the sale to the general public. This advance sale starts Friday, August 27, at 10 a.m. CT and runs until Saturday, August 28, at 8 a.m. at ussoccer.com. Visa will be the only payment method accepted through the Visa presale and is the preferred card of U.S. Soccer. Terms and conditions apply.

Sadly, I cannot go as well. I have been reminded that I am out in Washington, DC the week before this event. I will be at the Sweetwater!

Pre-sale of tickets thru US Soccer begins on Wednesday, Aug. 25, and ends on Fri Aug 27.

U.S. Organized Supporters Section
If you wish to be in the standing section where our most-spirited fans wear red, chant and sing in unison in support of the U.S. Men's National Team, .... These seats are located in the Endline section and are priced at $25. The deadline to purchase these tickets is Friday, August 27 at 5 p.m. CT.

In addition, AO members can purchase their tickets thru that organization.

While I do NOT plan to go, I would be willing to coordinate group ticket purchases for both the Chicago Fire game on Friday and the USA-Poland game on Saturday.

I do NOT want to coordinate the hotels for this trip.

Whether you are part of ANY suppoorters group or not, I hope that we can all band together under the banner of the 1st Minnesota Volunteers.

Send me an email if you would like to purchase tickets with the group. Lightning_Striker [at] blueskysoccer.com

Fire Ticket (will find out cost/availability thru Section 8 Chicago)
USA-Poland: $26. (includes $1. for group handling

I'm saving my money for MLS Cup. I'm sure it would be fun but truth be told its sort of a meaningless game. As someone pointed out on Saturday evening, in a year from now we will be planning our trips for the next cycle of qualifiers.

Only two people have responded as of this AM, so I am inclined to arrange for their tickets, but go no further in organizing the road trip.

Instead: we'll be sure to have a massive watch party at the Sweety.

So let's be sure to get the word out to all the fanatico in MSP to join us no matter what group you may or may not associate with.

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I'm at this point planning to go, so I offered to take over the organization of this trip from LS. If you're interested in going, drop me an e-mail if you have my address, or find me on FB or some such. If you don't know how else to contact me, drop me a message on here.

Looks like sadly I am out for this. But I highly encourage anyone who can make it to do so. It's not a qualifier obviously, but given the location and opponent, should have a really good atmosphere.

I won't be going to Chicago for the US game bc I'll likely be there the weekend before for the United/Fire game. That and I was at soldier field last year for the US/Honduras qualifier and I know that atmosphere can't be beat, haha. Anyway, will keep an eye out for info on a viewing party in town though!!