TFC to kickoff the season March 6th at the Red Bulls.

[ChrisFizik]

The TFC season kickoff is March 6th away at NYRB. The start of a new campaign (and start of a long road stretch) has more than a few of us fired up. Maybe you fancy a bit of travel and a day out in enemy territory? You can join the RPB Road Warriors travelling to Red Bull Arena too. Away supporter ticket arrangements have been made (Visit this ticket link (https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nyredbulls/EN/link/promotion/home/026431a0f8d470bffcb64afef6cda764c3da1ed0), use promo code TFC16). To help with the cause, we’ve arranged bus transportation as well. So if you're interested in getting on the bus, and we have the numbers, we'll be on the road representing for the Reds (Reserve your seat here (http://rallybus.net/red-bulls-tfc)) Stand with your fellow supporters & celebrate the new season! (Of course we'll be getting together at home as well too!)

Browse/ask questions/participate in discussions ongoing below!

[Red CB Toronto]

The Reds will be kicking off their 2016 season on Sunday January, 6th in Harrison, New Jersey vs. the Red Bulls. Will be great to get a good contingent of us out for it to support the Reds. The game is the first of six on the schedule for the league on their opening day. TFC will also be in New York City the next Sunday, March 13 to the face NYCFC up in the Bronx.

After several weeks on the road to started the season due to BMO Field renovations the home opener for the Reds is May 7 vs. Dallas.

Use the link and password below for Tickets:

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nyr...cda764c3da1ed0 (https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nyredbulls/EN/link/promotion/home/026431a0f8d470bffcb64afef6cda764c3da1ed0)

Ticket code: TFC16


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[Ivy]

I'll pitch for gas to whoever drives.

[Red CB Toronto]

Also at NYCFC on March 13th, a Saturday if that works better for some.

[jabbronies]

Then NYFC a few days later:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2015/12/22/d-c-united-will-open-mls-season-at-los-angeles/?postshare=9321450813608912&tid=ss_tw

[Yohan]

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[notthesun]

Easy travel to start the year is pretty nice. These should be some good games.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Yeah I plan to get to the season opener.

[OgtheDim]

That is going to be a looooong day of watching MLS.

We are the kickoff game. :scarf:

[Defoe]

Does anyone know when TIX will go on sale? Would love to purchase some for Xmas gifts.

[Red CB Toronto]

$15 Mega Bus available if anyone is interested in some cheap travel.

[Ivy]

$15 Mega Bus available if anyone is interested in some cheap travel.
Say worddddddd.
How long is the bus ride?

edit: just looked it up. 12 hours.
38$ total... Sounds like planning may occur in the coming days.

[gmacpheetfc]

12 hours...

[Detroit_TFC]

Leaning towards 3/6, will go to one or the other. Airfares look ok.

[Ivy]

12 hours...
Megabus is good in the sense that there's tables, wifi, and plugs for chargers.

[DinamoTFC]

Hmm tough decision btwn attending NYRB vs NYCFC. I'm kinda leaning to NYCFC (lies on march break) but I'll make a decision when the full schedule comes out to see if we have an extra game at either venue.

[portu]

Hmm tough decision btwn attending NYRB vs NYCFC. I'm kinda leading to NYCFC (lies on march break) but I'll make a decision when the full schedule comes out to see if we have an extra game at either venue.
Same here

[james]

For anyone who does not know New York / New jersey at all, I flew from Toronto Island (Porter) to Newark International Airport in August (Prime tourist season) for $240 round trip. I Got a train from Newark International Airport for $7.50 to Penn Station (in the heart of Manhatten), took all of about 20-25 mins on the train. But we passed New York Red Bull Arena on the way, it was what must of been only about 10 minutes from Newark Airport, had we got a different train ( they have many different extensive trains from Newark Airport into Newark, Manhatten, Philadelphia and else where) we could of got a train straight to the stadium. Its a quick journey if you flying. You might even get a cheaper flight in March!

[james]

Id say NYCFC would be a great road trip as well into The Bronx, on a great Subway Line, except the Yankee stadium looks awful for Soccer. Id rather visit the beautiful Red Bull Arena...even if it is in ugly Harrison (a lot of industrial neighbourhood in Harrison and around Newark) but still. And its actually a quick train from Red Bull Arena to Mid Town Manhattan where everything is. You can easily get a hotel in Manhattan Midtown (tho Manhattan is expensive) and be at the stadium in no time...or for a low price you can even get a cheap hotel in Newark and the surrounding area. Tho Id recommend to still stay in Manhattan if anything.

[Red CB Toronto]

Booked my bus ride down Friday night and a Porter Flight back home Sunday evening 7:25 PM. Got a flight on the 6th after the game for Porter home for $112 one way from Newark within 20 min of the stadium, so a good 2 hours at the pub near the stadium, pretty good deal. Porter sales are on a lot so keep your eye out.

[djcuse]

Booked my bus ride down Friday night and a Porter Flight back home Sunday evening 7:25 PM. Got a flight on the 6th after the game for Porter home for $112 one way from Newark within 20 min of the stadium, so a good 2 hours at the pub near the stadium, pretty good deal. Porter sales are on a lot so keep your eye out.

Great deal! Was thinking about doing the exact same thing. The $15 9am Friday bus is such a steal. and that's a great price for flight after the game. Where do u plan on leaving your personal items during the game? Assume your staying in a hotel?

[Red CB Toronto]

Leaning towards 3/6, will go to one or the other. Airfares look ok.

Will be in NYC/NJ for the game on the 6th, come for that one, much better place to watch a game than Yankee Stadium. Getting into town the Saturday morning and heading out at 7:25 pm Sunday night after the game. Come for that game. Will also also be in CBus for the US WCQ.

[Red CB Toronto]

Great deal! Was thinking about doing the exact same thing. The $15 9am Friday bus is such a steal. and that's a great price for flight after the game. Where do u plan on leaving your personal items during the game? Assume your staying in a hotel?

I have walked into RBA with full suite cases with no issue with a very chill look into the bag, one of the easiest places to take a bag into. None of those NFL rules. One time came straight from the airport, so all is good.

[djcuse]

I have walked into RBA with full suite cases with no issue with a very chill look into the bag, one of the easiest places to take a bag into. None of those NFL rules. One time came straight from the airport, so all is good.

Cool i'll be packing light anyways since it would only be for 2 days.. A gym bag and good to go.

[Red CB Toronto]

Cool i'll be packing light anyways since it would only be for 2 days.. A gym bag and good to go.

That will be totally good with those RBA security type. Also just booked my Porter flight home after the game for $112 all in at 7:25 pm the evening of the game.

[Joe Kool]

I would consider this if the CDN dollar wasn't so shit. I don't feeling like losing so much cash on the exchange rate. Bus deal sounds great.

[Red CB Toronto]

I would consider this if the CDN dollar wasn't so shit. I don't feeling like losing so much cash on the exchange rate. Bus deal sounds great.

Bus deal is so cheap and the Porter flight at $112 is in Canadian dollars, so that helps a lot. No brainer for me, especially considering that the home opener is two months into the season.

[Hamilton_Red]

Boo MLS.... it's an established tradition that TFC start the season on the West coast... this year's script was that it would be against Portland Timbers. The script writers should be fired.

[molenshtain]

definitly going to jersey, no way i'm going to yankee stadium. The less money in the hands of slave owners the better.

[Ivy]

Boo MLS.... it's an established tradition that TFC start the season on the West coast... this year's script was that it would be against Portland Timbers. The script writers should be fired.

Maybe that's a good thing.
No BMO + east coast start = title contenders.

[james]

definitly going to jersey, no way i'm going to yankee stadium. The less money in the hands of slave owners the better.

Yankee Stadium is great location in the actual city of NYC, its just an awful stadium for Soccer, they should of never got into the MLS league without an official new stadium under construction, I don't think they have any land purchased, from what I gathered they are still struggling to find any land in NYC to build on, mostly looking hard at a West Side location at the very tip of Manhattan, just across the river from The Bronx and just facing New Jersey. It would be great if they get that built, but they were looking at that location I believe even back in 2011, and nothing yet has been done. I think there is difficulties building it, but they probably have no where else to build in NYC, they could end up building a stadium outside of NYC in the end, could end up further from the heart of NYC then Red Bulls are.

[molenshtain]

Yankee Stadium is great location in the actual city of NYC, its just an awful stadium for Soccer, they should of never got into the MLS league without an official new stadium under construction, I don't think they have any land purchased, from what I gathered they are still struggling to find any land in NYC to build on, mostly looking hard at a West Side location at the very tip of Manhattan, just across the river from The Bronx and just facing New Jersey. It would be great if they get that built, but they were looking at that location I believe even back in 2011, and nothing yet has been done. I think there is difficulties building it, but they probably have no where else to build in NYC, they could end up building a stadium outside of NYC in the end, could end up further from the heart of NYC then Red Bulls are.


there's essentially a zero percent chance they get a stadium in manhattan. Garber knew that. He sold his soul to serial human rights abusers for a little more exposure league wide as a brand. It was never going to work. the team that plays at yankee stadium will be the last team to fold in MLS.

[OgtheDim]

I would suggest people going down verify security rules before they go.

The NYRB vs CBus game in the conference finals had long lines because of rules put in place after the Paris attacks. Not sure if they will be continued but worth looking into in February.

[OgtheDim]

there's essentially a zero percent chance they get a stadium in manhattan. Garber knew that. He sold his soul to serial human rights abusers for a little more exposure league wide as a brand. It was never going to work. the team that plays at yankee stadium will be the last team to fold in MLS.


Uh, no.

They had a plan for Queens, and they now have a plan being worked on for a ground share with Colombia near the top of the Island.

And this team won't fold. Have you seen the attendance figures?

I know you don't like the owners but don't create fantasy stuff.

[gmacpheetfc]

Porter has flights for $270 return taxes in.

[molenshtain]

Uh, no.

They had a plan for Queens, and they now have a plan being worked on for a ground share with Colombia near the top of the Island.

And this team won't fold. Have you seen the attendance figures?

I know you don't like the owners but don't create fantasy stuff.


There has been plans in 3 boroughs, all of which have been quickly shot down for various reasons. I've heard and read that there is very little progress on the columbia front from people in new york. Maybe that will change but the over-riding theme of their search for a stadium is that they don't seem to understand the gravity of what they want to do - build a soccer specific stadium in a city deeply deprived of space - being that they are asking for so much and looking to put so little into the project. One of the writers who covers that "team" wrote this: http://fusion.net/story/217487/mls-nycfc-soccer-specific-stadium-new-york-city/
It pretty much sums it all up. It's like they want to be treated like royalty or something.

And yes i've seen the attendance figures. They were massively inflated for a large portion of the season and then were bumped a bit when lampard and pirlo came. Their owners have shown a complete disregard for how things work in this league, and that will lead to their eventual demise.

[Red CB Toronto]

I would suggest people going down verify security rules before they go.

The NYRB vs CBus game in the conference finals had long lines because of rules put in place after the Paris attacks. Not sure if they will be continued but worth looking into in February.

I always get their early after pre-game beers at Catas, which is about a 10 min walk to the stadium.

[Joe Kool]

Bus deal is so cheap and the Porter flight at $112 is in Canadian dollars, so that helps a lot. No brainer for me, especially considering that the home opener is two months into the season.

Yeah the travel deal is great no argument there. It is just the other part in US $ that would kill my budget, hotels, food, spending money. Every away trip I have been to I usually take my family too so multiply most of those things by 4 people and that about does it for me and my budget :) I will be with everyone in spirit. Who knows I may win a lottery...

[OgtheDim]

...And yes i've seen the attendance figures. They were massively inflated for a large portion of the season and then were bumped a bit when lampard and pirlo came. Their owners have shown a complete disregard for how things work in this league, and that will lead to their eventual demise.

Saw the games. Some papering but not much going on.

[Wagner]

I love seeing this excitement for the team this time of year.

[SoccMan2]

NYFC is not going anywhere, they did better than expected attendance wise, I went to a game there and the stands we pretty full, even games I watched on TV the crowds were always good. MLS needs a team right in the NYC so if they ever build a stadium it will be inside the city. Yankee stadium is not ideal but you can't beat that location.

[Mateo1985]

Megabus is good in the sense that there's tables, wifi, and plugs for chargers.

Make sure you reserve the comfy seats though. Some of the seats you can get there have no leg room.

[Mateo1985]

By the way. Any chance of the official bus or something?

[Blizzard]

By the way. Any chance of the official bus or something?

The Supporter's Section is looking into it. It would be an either/or scenario .... either the 6th or the 13th. Estimated/ballpark price is $235.

The key is commitment. As you'll remember, they offered up a bus to Montreal for the final regular season game but it was cancelled due to lack of uptake.

See the link below.

http://www.u-sector.ca/index.php?/forums/topic/18986-toronto-fc-at-new-york-red-bulls-march-6-2016/&do=findComment&comment=22103337

[djcuse]

Booked a flight home after the game on Porter (7:25pm) with other RPB member: TFC/Everton

See you all in NY!!

[TFC/Everton]

Booked a flight home after the game on Porter (7:25pm) with other RPB member: TFC/Everton

See you all in NY!!

Can't wait!!!

[Mateo1985]

I would definitely be interested in going with the official bus. I will buy the mega bus now and then cancel it if the official bus turns up to be a possibility.

[Red CB Toronto]

Booked a flight home after the game on Porter (7:25pm) with other RPB member: TFC/Everton

See you all in NY!!

Booked the same flight , looking forward to it big time.

[JayMolly]

[QUOTE=OgtheDim;1776151]I would suggest people going down verify security rules before they go.

We agree. We went to Detroit for the home opener with the Maple Leafs.
The Joe has a clear bag policy. They wouldn't even allow women to bring in a purse larger than 9" x 6".

[Mateo1985]

How long will that porter 112$ deal last? I will book it when I get home tonight

[djcuse]

How long will that porter 112$ deal last? I will book it when I get home tonight

Return flight from Newark on the 6th is now $128

[eustacchio]

^ The more everybody checks it, the higher it's going to get.

[Mateo1985]

yeah the price now is 149 taxes in

[eustacchio]

What did I just say? :smile5:

Try clearing your cache/going incognito.

[Red CB Toronto]

yeah the price now is 149 taxes in

I just checked www.flyporter.com and it was $128. Porter tends to have advertised seat sales more often than not so would not be surprised if something pops up soon. Airline ticket prices tend to jump around too based on the day of the week especially on sites like Expedia, which as mentioned above track your visits and know what you have been looking at.

[Mateo1985]

It was 148 because it asked me to pick my seat for 20$. I will check again to see if I can avoid that

[Mateo1985]

What did I just say? :smile5:

Try clearing your cache/going incognito.
you were spot on bro

[Redcoe15]

I want to go to New York in March to watch TFC play. If the dollar didn't tank so badly this past year, I would definitely consider. And with two different back to back games being played, I don't know which is the best one for us as a group of supporters to go to. GAAAAA, but my head hurts. And it's not from the end of the work year booze that's doing it! :drunk:

If anyone is planning on taking a flight to Newark using Porter, wait until Boxing Day as they have awesome deals available on all flights. That's how I booked my trips to Montreal for the matches against the Limpact in 2012 and 2013.

Hot pastrami on rye at Katz's. Coal oven pizzas at Lombardi's. Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge. Getting totally lost in Central Park. Those are the things to look forward to in New York if you're going.

[__wowza]

They had a plan for Queens, and they now have a plan being worked on for a ground share with Colombia near the top of the Island.

And this team won't fold. Have you seen the attendance figures?

remember when garber wouldn't allow a team without a a permanent SSS being constructed for them within 3 years of their first season?
yeah.. that was fun.

[james]

Uh, no.

They had a plan for Queens, and they now have a plan being worked on for a ground share with Colombia near the top of the Island.

And this team won't fold. Have you seen the attendance figures?

I know you don't like the owners but don't create fantasy stuff.

It seems a bit more complicated then that. They have looked at many locations, the 3 most likely I believe first 1 being in Queens (next to NY Mets stadium) another was in The Bronx right next to Yankee Stadium and 3rd was sharing a ground at Colombia University at the very tip of Manhattan in I think would be Hudson Heights? The best would be next to Yankee Stadium. However they have yet to come up with any deals finalized. I am not sure the details but it seems they are still rather far from getting land purchased and a stadium under construction. I believe there is many hurtles and hoops to still jump through to get any of these deals done. And might not get any. Tho I hope they do, its good for MLS if this team can get a stadium in NYC and in a Soccer stadium, awful looking at them play at Yankee stadium, which back to my original opinion, they should of never got into the league without a stadium ready to be built and finalized.

[james]

yeah the price now is 149 taxes in

in August with taxes all in I paid $240. And that high tourist season. I would think it might be able to find even cheaper for early March flights...id keep searching.

[OgtheDim]

One reason I'd like to see us put a big score on NYC is the tosser President (or whatever they call him) who got rid of Kreis who came over from Citeh and knows nothing about MLS now is being seen as an up and coming voice in the league - talks a good game but has no clue about how to build a team in this league.


4-1 would be good.

[Blizzard]

I always get their early after pre-game beers at Catas, which is about a 10 min walk to the stadium.

Nice place. We were there before the TFC v RBNY match and Canada v Colombia matches in the fall of 2014. Good food. Good environment. The home fans didn't have a problem with us being there before or after the match so it should be ok.

[Mateo1985]

Booked a flight home after the game on Porter (7:25pm) with other RPB member: TFC/Everton

See you all in NY!!

Seems like that flight is now sold out. some other ones around the same time are still available though so it's good for whoever wants to take advantage of the flights. Tomorrow they should hopefully have the best prices.

[djcuse]

Seems like that flight is now sold out. some other ones around the same time are still available though so it's good for whoever wants to take advantage of the flights. Tomorrow they should hopefully have the best prices.

Hmm nope, the same flight number is available. Looks like they just changed the departure time to 7:20 instead of 7:25 now.

[Mateo1985]

Oh cool. I'm booking that flight tomorrow

[Mateo1985]

Hmm nope, the same flight number is available. Looks like they just changed the departure time to 7:20 instead of 7:25 now.

Booked the same flight. See you on the plane gentlemen

[Mateo1985]

This raises my next question. Does anyone know when we will be able to purchase tickets for the away section at Red Bull Arena?

[Red CB Toronto]

This raises my next question. Does anyone know when we will be able to purchase tickets for the away section at Red Bull Arena?

Would not expect that until at least the full MLS schedule is out , which I believe will be sometime in January.

[djcuse]

Hey Everyone, If you are going to book on Porter use this discount code: 39FSDB

It is an additional 25% off..

Right now you can get a return flight leaving friday and returning sunday night for $195 ALL IN!

Or the Sunday 7:20pm one-way flight is $82

[djcuse]

Booked the same flight. See you on the plane gentlemen

Good stuff. Which flight did you book to Newark? Or are you busing there?

[Mateo1985]

Good stuff. Which flight did you book to Newark? Or are you busing there?

I will just megabus there. Booked my bus from 6pm from TO to be there around 7am. So I will definitely be there for the pre-game drinks and everything lol

[Mateo1985]

Would not expect that until at least the full MLS schedule is out , which I believe will be sometime in January.

Thanks Red. Where are the pre-drinks? You said Catas? Is that where everyone is gathering before the game?

[Mateo1985]

Hey Everyone, If you are going to book on Porter use this discount code: 39FSDB

It is an additional 25% off..

Right now you can get a return flight leaving friday and returning sunday night for $195 ALL IN!

Or the Sunday 7:20pm one-way flight is $82

That's a sweet deal. Take advantage of this guys. We need numbers there. I wish I bought the round trip given this price lol.

[Pint]

Saturday morning porter in and same 720pm flight out Sunday night. Hotel booked in Manhattan as well.

Next up figuring out nycfc weekend.

[Red CB Toronto]

That's a sweet deal. Take advantage of this guys. We need numbers there. I wish I bought the round trip given this price lol.

When I looked the 7:20 flight was at $102 with the boxing day code, only $10 below what I paid. Thought about using for the NYCFC game the next week but decide against going when I realized the game time was 7 pm on the next Sunday. I am taking a bus Friday, getting in 7:45 Saturday morning. Looking forward to a good weekend in Manhattan.

[Prof]

I will just megabus there. Booked my bus from 6pm from TO to be there around 7am. So I will definitely be there for the pre-game drinks and everything lol

Just booked my MegaBus also. Drive overnight, watch game, drive back overnight arrive on time for work Monday. Looking forward to great game.

[djcuse]

For those that will be in Manhattan on the Saturday morning my friend (TFC/Everton) and I are planning to goto The Football Factory located in Legends Sports Bar. I've never been before but heard it is a good spot to check out BPL games. Might also be a nice spot for all of us to meet up the day before the game (and by saying this, I mean meeting up someday on the Saturday, not the sunday before the game).

[djcuse]

Saturday morning porter in and same 720pm flight out Sunday night. Hotel booked in Manhattan as well.

Next up figuring out nycfc weekend.

If you don't mind me asking, what price did you get for a hotel in Manhattan?

[Pint]

I get in around noon saturday. Would be down to hangout with all of the people around.

[Pint]

If you don't mind me asking, what price did you get for a hotel in Manhattan?

Used hotwire and paid $200 including tax CAD. It's the doubletree in the financial district.

[djcuse]

Used hotwire and paid $200 including tax CAD. It's the doubletree in the financial district.

Thanks! Was looking to stay in Harrison NJ, but there seems to be some really decent prices downtown Manhattan!

[Red CB Toronto]

Thanks! Was looking to stay in Harrison NJ, but there seems to be some really decent prices downtown Manhattan!

The financial district is cheaper than say staying in midtown and its just a subway ride up. I booked a deal of the day offer on Expedia. I have been to Legends/Football Factory a few times, its pretty good. The Red Bulls supporters have their away viewing parties there.

[TFC/Everton]

Thanks! Was looking to stay in Harrison NJ, but there seems to be some really decent prices downtown Manhattan!

Ya, that sounds reasonable. We should certainly look into it.

[djcuse]

FYI for those coming to New York for the opening weekend:

On the Saturday there is a Whiskey Walk!
http://nycwhiskeywalk.com/

[Detroit_TFC]

FYI for those coming to New York for the opening weekend:

On the Saturday there is a Whiskey Walk!
http://nycwhiskeywalk.com/

Duly noted. Definitely interested.

[Pint]

Did something similar last time I was in nyc for my brothers bachelor party, it was an Octoberfest crawl and I think k a couple of the bars are the same as this one. It was a good time and if you are thinking of doing it make sure to check out a couple of the deal sites as it was on a half price.

[Pint]

Anyone gotten tickets yet? are they available?

[Mateo1985]

Anyone gotten tickets yet? are they available?

I believe they are announcing the entire season schedule on January 7th so tickets should be available after that. Hopefully lol

[Pint]

Didn't know if anyone had been in contact with RYRB FO yet.

The guy from NYCFC has been in contact already.

[Mateo1985]

Is there a contact name and email? I will check with them

[djcuse]

Is there a contact name and email? I will check with them

Maybe christine.stasiuk@newyorkredbulls.com ?

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/54852d54e4b0195c0da4a7c2/t/554bb817e4b0bfe34be9b923/1431025687513/051015+Visiting+Supporter+Plan+NYCFC.pdf

[Mateo1985]

Maybe christine.stasiuk@newyorkredbulls.com ?

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/54852d54e4b0195c0da4a7c2/t/554bb817e4b0bfe34be9b923/1431025687513/051015+Visiting+Supporter+Plan+NYCFC.pdf

Just sent her an email. Will let you know when I hear back

[Pint]

Was able to get the contacts name. Sent them an email today to see how they want to do tickets

[Mateo1985]

Awesome. Looking forward to the info you get coz Stephanie apperantly doesn't work there anymore

[Red CB Toronto]

Was able to get the contacts name. Sent them an email today to see how they want to do tickets

From my past experience the Red Bulls are one of the teams that needs someone from an official supporters group needs to set it up. In the past if an individual called and asked for an away section ticket they were always asked if they were a Supporter Group and only would sell to someone officially with one, ie leadership.

[Pint]

From my past experience the Red Bulls are one of the teams that needs someone from an official supporters group needs to set it up. In the past if an individual called and asked for an away section ticket they were always asked if they were a Supporter Group and only would sell to someone officially with one, ie leadership.

I'm the leader of kingsinthenorth and sent it from our email address so that shouldn't be a problem.

[Red CB Toronto]

I'm the leader of kingsinthenorth and sent it from our email address so that shouldn't be a problem.

That works, as of last season they began setting up a special link and password on ticketmaster to facilitate away ticket sales.

[gmacpheetfc]

The cost to Mega Bus down and Fly porter back with no accomadation is pretty legit $130.

[DinamoTFC]

Looks like I will be attending the NYCFC game during Week 2 and on march break instead of NYRB. TFC schedule has us only playing NYCFC 2x this season and only 1x at Yankee stadium, while we have 3 games vs NYRB and 2x at Red Bull Arena. Hopefully we can get some fans out to the NYCFC game too.

[Detroit_TFC]

Looks like I will be attending the NYCFC game during Week 2 and on march break instead of NYRB. TFC schedule has us only playing NYCFC 2x this season and only 1x at Yankee stadium, while we have 3 games vs NYRB and 2x at Red Bull Arena. Hopefully we can get some fans out to the NYCFC game too.

I went to one of the games at YS last season and I thought it was a decent experience (I know all the issues). Certainly will be interesting to see how much of that first season fan base is retained.

[Red CB Toronto]

I went to one of the games at YS last season and I thought it was a decent experience (I know all the issues). Certainly will be interesting to see how much of that first season fan base is retained.

I enjoyed the game at Yankee Stadium I went to last season, especially with Seba scoring a hat trick. But honestly will take RBA any day over that experience.

[Fort York Redcoat]

So this thread will be concentrated on the season opener away game and if anyone is staying on for the the NYFC game the following week. I'm very much looking forward to seeing a proper stadium even if its a trip to NJ.

[Pint]

I've told them to go ahead and create the link, should have it by next week. Believe they said tickets were $22 each as well

[Red CB Toronto]

I've told them to go ahead and create the link, should have it by next week. Believe they said tickets were $22 each as well

Thats perfect, thanks for taking the lead, it is exactly how the away tickets through the Red Bulls were handled last year.

[Pint]

Thats perfect, thanks for taking the lead, it is exactly how the away tickets through the Red Bulls were handled last year.

Not sure but i would assume the process would be similar.

[djcuse]

According to their press release, tickets go on sale to the general public tomorrow:
http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/01/08/tickets-new-york-red-bulls-home-opener-vs-toronto-fc-sale-monday

[Red CB Toronto]

According to their press release, tickets go on sale to the general public tomorrow:
http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/01/08/tickets-new-york-red-bulls-home-opener-vs-toronto-fc-sale-monday

Section 220 will be blocked off, it's desinated as the away for every game at RBA.

[Pint]

Upto 350 spots available in the away section.

[Mateo1985]

Will buy mine tomorrow. By the way, say we do have the bus for the Red bulls game, there probably won't be one for NYCFC game though right?

[Pint]

Will buy mine tomorrow. By the way, say we do have the bus for the Red bulls game, there probably won't be one for NYCFC game though right?

Away supporters section won't be available today... later this week or early next week if you want to be with all of us.

[Mateo1985]

Great. Thanks for the info

[Prof]

Away supporters section won't be available today... later this week or early next week if you want to be with all of us.

I just called the NYRB number and was told that the away supporters tickets have been sold in mass to our supporters group, and I could purchase from here. Is any one aware of this and who might have these tickets?

[Pint]

I just called the NYRB number and was told that the away supporters tickets have been sold in mass to our supporters group, and I could purchase from here. Is any one aware of this and who might have these tickets?

Whoever you dealt with had the wrong information... I have been in contact with the leaders of all the groups with regards to tickets. I also have the direct contact for the people that do the away ticketing for the red bulls. They usually try to get 1 mass purchase and then supplement based off of a link but since nobody is planning any mass travel we are doing only the link.

[Red CB Toronto]

Whoever you dealt with had the wrong information... I have been in contact with the leaders of all the groups with regards to tickets. I also have the direct contact for the people that do the away ticketing for the red bulls. They usually try to get 1 mass purchase and then supplement based off of a link but since nobody is planning any mass travel we are doing only the link.

Last year was just a link too from the Red Bulls so it will work out just fine for everyone.

[Detroit_TFC]

Just booked flight and bought a ticket to the Whiskey Walk. Drunken hijinx in Manhattan, life is good.

[Prof]

Away supporters section won't be available today... later this week or early next week if you want to be with all of us.


Any news on the link?

[Pint]

Any news on the link?

Nothing yet, ill email them this afternoon if i haven't heard anything.

[Pint]

Code is TFC16

Tickets are $22 USD with each order having a $3.50 processing fee.

*** you will notice it says $30 to the left side when you are on the page... just ignore that. when you click on the seats you want it will come up and show you its $22***

link: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nyredbulls/EN/link/promotion/home/026431a0f8d470bffcb64afef6cda764c3da1ed0

[ChrisFizik]

Hello all!

Yes, that's right, season kickoff away day is happening. Come together with fellow supporters by getting Red Bull Arena tickets thru the link here (https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nyredbulls/EN/link/promotion/home/026431a0f8d470bffcb64afef6cda764c3da1ed0). (use code: TFC16)

Members head over to the lounge thread and find out more about the wheels in motion there too! Get involved!

[Red CB Toronto]

Just booked flight and bought a ticket to the Whiskey Walk. Drunken hijinx in Manhattan, life is good.

When do you land? I am getting in first thing in the morning Saturda.

[Detroit_TFC]

When do you land? I am getting in first thing in the morning Saturda.

10:30a ish at Newark. Will try to check in to hotel (or drop off bag), then head to Manhattan early afternoon.

[pekduck]

bought game ticket... will see if I can actually make it to the actual game..

[Pint]

Anyone getting into newark around 1130 and want to split a cab to manhattan?

[greatrootbear]

Hey folks,

First post :)

Originally from Toronto but now living in NYC.

I'll be at both the Red Bulls and NYCFC home openers vs Toronto.

Hope to meet some of you down here :)

[Mateo1985]

Hey folks,

First post :)

Originally from Toronto but now living in NYC.

I'll be at both the Red Bulls and NYCFC home openers vs Toronto.

Hope to meet some of you down here :)

You gonna be in 220 at RBA? see you there if so

[ryan]

Good thing I sat on it for a day, got the return flight booked at $301. Also will be on the same flight back (7:20PM) as the rest of ya's.

[Mateo1985]

Good thing I sat on it for a day, got the return flight booked at $301. Also will be on the same flight back (7:20PM) as the rest of ya's.

awesome. Should be a fun flight home with a whole bunch of RPBs there

[greatrootbear]

You gonna be in 220 at RBA? see you there if so

I'm actually midfield in 226.

Keep your eyes peeled for the Canadian flag being waved by the guy nuts enough to sit among the Red Bull fans :)

Let me know if you guys are doing a meetup here prior to the game

[Pint]

How many people will be in NYC on the Sat night?

I know my group of 3 will be

[djcuse]

How many people will be in NYC on the Sat night?

I know my group of 3 will be

TFC/Everton and I will be in NY beginning Friday afternoon

[Pint]

Assuming the whiskey walkers can still walk after their whiskey... a Manhattan meetup can and should be arranged.

[Red CB Toronto]

I am getting into NYC early Saturday morning, off to the St. John's Providence game at MSG that afternoon, 12:30 tipoff, will be around after if anyone wants to hit up a bar.

[Mateo1985]

I'm only in NYC early Sunday. Where bar is everyone going to before the game? Catas? Greenroom? Ivy made sure we'll be ok there even though Catas is Red Bull Fans bar

[Red CB Toronto]

I'm only in NYC early Sunday. Where bar is everyone going to before the game? Catas? Greenroom? Ivy made sure we'll be ok there even though Catas is Red Bull Fans bar

Here is the info for Catas, cold beer, good menue, will be there beforehand.
https://www.facebook.com/CatasNewark/

[Mateo1985]

Here is the info for Catas, cold beer, good menue, will be there beforehand.
https://www.facebook.com/CatasNewark/


Awesome. See you there Red

[djcuse]

Assuming the whiskey walkers can still walk after their whiskey... a Manhattan meetup can and should be arranged.

Yes this must happen!

BPL Schedule for Saturday morning has some tasty matchups:
Early early morning affair has Arsenal vs Tottenham @ 7:45AM
10am has: Everton v West Ham, Chelsea v Stoke, Man City v Aston Villa
12:30pm game is Watford v Leicester

Planning on going to The Football Factory at Legends Bar (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Football+Factory/@40.7479095,-73.9858706,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4429422427fcbdf)
to watch this if anyone else is up for some breakfast and early morning footie.

The bar is open til 4 am as well so could be a good option for an evening meetup as well!

[Pint]

I'm not in town til 1130 on the saturday morning but will let the other part of the group i'm going with know.

[djcuse]

According to NY liquor laws, bars can begin selling alcohol at 8am Monday-Saturday..

However for those of us looking to predrink at Catas before the game, it appears we will either have to do a quick smash and dash, or possibily do up the
Viking Army Tailgate instead, because on Sundays Bars can't start serving alcohol until Noon.

[noimpactinmtl]

Yes this must happen!

BPL Schedule for Saturday morning has some tasty matchups:
Early early morning affair has Arsenal vs Tottenham @ 7:45AM
10am has: Everton v West Ham, Chelsea v Stoke, Man City v Aston Villa
12:30pm game is Watford v Leicester

Planning on going to The Football Factory at Legends Bar (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Football+Factory/@40.7479095,-73.9858706,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4429422427fcbdf)
to watch this if anyone else is up for some breakfast and early morning footie.

The bar is open til 4 am as well so could be a good option for an evening meetup as well!

I'll be arriving by Saturday morning. Definitely will take up on the offer to watch the Arsenal.

[greatrootbear]

I'll be arriving by Saturday morning. Definitely will take up on the offer to watch the Arsenal.

I was just going to suggest Football Factory for a Saturday meet.

Its a great place for breakfast cider and football :)

Might be wearing my Norwich colours that day though it would be great to meet some of you folks.

Cheers!

Richard

[Red CB Toronto]

I was just going to suggest Football Factory for a Saturday meet.

Its a great place for breakfast cider and football :)

Might be wearing my Norwich colours that day though it would be great to meet some of you folks.

Cheers!

Richard

Just a heads up for everyone, Football Factory is a section of Legends.

http://www.legends33.com/index_nm.html

[andyc]

Just got tickets - first away game in a while... Just realized I was in New York that weekend for the wife's birthday so managed to convince her to attend so we're adding an extra day! When my son heard what we are up to he begged us to join so now we have a gatecrasher 8-) Should be a great weekend. Can't wait!

[Red CB Toronto]

Just got tickets - first away game in a while... Just realized I was in New York that weekend for the wife's birthday so managed to convince her to attend so we're adding an extra day! When my son heard what we are up to he begged us to join so now we have a gatecrasher 8-) Should be a great weekend. Can't wait!

great to hear, the more the greater, will be a great time ( :

[Red CB Toronto]

The TFC season kickoff is March 6th away at NYRB. The start of a new campaign (and start of a long road stretch) has more than a few of us fired up. Maybe you fancy a bit of travel and a day out in enemy territory? You can join the RPB Road Warriors travelling to Red Bull Arena too. Away supporter ticket arrangements have been made (Visit this ticket link (https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nyredbulls/EN/link/promotion/home/026431a0f8d470bffcb64afef6cda764c3da1ed0), use promo code TFC16). To help with the cause, we’ve arranged bus transportation as well. So if you're interested in getting on the bus, and we have the numbers, we'll be on the road representing for the Reds (Reserve your seat here (http://rallybus.net/red-bulls-tfc)) Stand with your fellow supporters & celebrate the new season! (Of course we'll be getting together at home as well too!)

Browse/ask questions/participate in discussions ongoing below!

Latest count sold in the away section is 34. Lets face book, tweet, sticky the crap out of this and fill that section.

[Prof]

Yes this must happen!

BPL Schedule for Saturday morning has some tasty matchups:
Early early morning affair has Arsenal vs Tottenham @ 7:45AM
10am has: Everton v West Ham, Chelsea v Stoke, Man City v Aston Villa
12:30pm game is Watford v Leicester

Planning on going to The Football Factory at Legends Bar (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Football+Factory/@40.7479095,-73.9858706,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4429422427fcbdf)
to watch this if anyone else is up for some breakfast and early morning footie.

The bar is open til 4 am as well so could be a good option for an evening meetup as well!

Looks like Smithfields is the place to watch footy in NY especially the early games. http://smithfieldnyc.com/football/all/

[djcuse]

For those looking to book a hotel..

I just booked this one in Harrison. It is litterally a 5 minute walk to Red Bull Arena, and the Harrison train station is right at your doorstep to take you right into NYC

Great deal on right now as well. $190/night for room with 2 queen beds, a living room area and kitchen!

https://www.expedia.ca/Harrison-Hote...ooms-and-rates (https://www.expedia.ca/Harrison-Hotels-Element-Harrison-Newark.h7050416.Hotel-Information?chkin=04%2F03%2F2016&chkout=06%2F03%2F2016&rm1=a2#rooms-and-rates)

[noimpactinmtl]

For those looking to book a hotel..

I just booked this one in Harrison. It is litterally a 5 minute walk to Red Bull Arena, and the Harrison train station is right at your doorstep to take you right into NYC

Great deal on right now as well. $190/night for room with 2 queen beds, a living room area and kitchen!

https://www.expedia.ca/Harrison-Hote...ooms-and-rates (https://www.expedia.ca/Harrison-Hotels-Element-Harrison-Newark.h7050416.Hotel-Information?chkin=04%2F03%2F2016&chkout=06%2F03%2F2016&rm1=a2#rooms-and-rates)

Staying at the same hotel, but I'll have to come in from Manhattan because I'm bussing over.

[Prof]

Just got tickets - first away game in a while... Just realized I was in New York that weekend for the wife's birthday so managed to convince her to attend so we're adding an extra day! When my son heard what we are up to he begged us to join so now we have a gatecrasher 8-) Should be a great weekend. Can't wait!

Were you able to print your Tickets?

[Red CB Toronto]

Were you able to print your Tickets?

My ticket is already printed and sitting on my desk, March 6th can not come soon enough !!

[andyc]

Were you able to print your Tickets?

No I couldn't print them - I assumed that they hadn't been issued yet...

[TFC07]

I want to attend this game, but I am going to be in New York week after this game. So I will most likely attend TFC-NYCFC game on March 13.

[Xcalibur815]

Hotel and flight are booked see you in NY/NJ folks

[Prof]

No I couldn't print them - I assumed that they hadn't been issued yet...


I am still unable to print my ticket also. Not sure why. I have contacted NYRB numerous times. Little help.

[Red CB Toronto]

I am still unable to print my ticket also. Not sure why. I have contacted NYRB numerous times. Little help.

Use the link in the first post, the away section is being sold online using the password and link.

[Xcalibur815]

FYI for those coming to New York for the opening weekend:

On the Saturday there is a Whiskey Walk!
http://nycwhiskeywalk.com/


Yes this must happen!

BPL Schedule for Saturday morning has some tasty matchups:
Early early morning affair has Arsenal vs Tottenham @ 7:45AM
10am has: Everton v West Ham, Chelsea v Stoke, Man City v Aston Villa
12:30pm game is Watford v Leicester

Planning on going to The Football Factory at Legends Bar (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Football+Factory/@40.7479095,-73.9858706,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4429422427fcbdf (https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Football+Factory/@40.7479095,-73.9858706,15z/data=%214m2%213m1%211s0x0:0x4429422427fcbdf))
to watch this if anyone else is up for some breakfast and early morning footie.

The bar is open til 4 am as well so could be a good option for an evening meetup as well!

YES!!! i may join you on that whisky walk...roll into NYC thurs night to monday morning!

[Prof]

Use the link in the first post, the away section is being sold online using the password and link.

I have already purchased tickets, just can't print the.

[Mateo1985]

It's weird that you guys have problems printing your tickets. If you have a receipt number, ticket number or any other reference number I would get in touch with their FO to make sure they send you PDFs now. The game is in TWO weeks away. Might wanna take care of it now rather than last minute.

By the way!!! Can't believe the game is so sooooooooon. This is sexy man

[andyc]

I emailed their FO yesterday and they responded this morning that the tickets haven't been put in the account manager yet. They should have it done next week

[Red CB Toronto]

I emailed their FO yesterday and they responded this morning that the tickets haven't been put in the account manager yet. They should have it done next week

That is strange, I was able to print my ticket the moment I bought it.

[Fort York Redcoat]

That is strange, I was able to print my ticket the moment I bought it.

Mine too. It's sitting right next to me, printed.

[ryan]

Mine too. It's sitting right next to me, printed.

I'm gonna print my ticket again just cause I can.

[Fort York Redcoat]

I'm gonna print my ticket again just cause I can.

Surround yourself with tickets? All the same ticket?

Naughty.:devil:

[Mateo1985]

My ticket is on my desk top. Just sitting there. Reminding me of goods times to come at RBA

[andyc]

You guys are making me jealous 8-)

[JDMD]

For those of you who are flying out immediately after the game, what are you planning on doing with your baggage? Is there somewhere to store stuff at Red Bull Arena? Or do you think we would be permitted to bring a gym-bag sized bag in to the stadium?

[Mateo1985]

[QUOTE=JDMD;1782094]For those of you who are flying out immediately after the game, what are you planning on doing with your baggage? Is there somewhere to store stuff at Red Bull Arena? Or do you think we would be permitted to bring a gym-bag sized bag in to the stadium?[/QUOT

They aren't the Impact so hopefully you will be able to

[Red CB Toronto]

[QUOTE=JDMD;1782094]For those of you who are flying out immediately after the game, what are you planning on doing with your baggage? Is there somewhere to store stuff at Red Bull Arena? Or do you think we would be permitted to bring a gym-bag sized bag in to the stadium?[/QUOT

They aren't the Impact so hopefully you will be able to

Came to the games before at RBA with my suit case and never had an issue, they were quite good about it just like they were last October at Saputo when I was catching the bus right after so no issues at either place.

[Pint]

For those of you who are flying out immediately after the game, what are you planning on doing with your baggage? Is there somewhere to store stuff at Red Bull Arena? Or do you think we would be permitted to bring a gym-bag sized bag in to the stadium?

I've asked and had no response to that question. I'm on the 730 flight back so will have a backpack or small bag with me.

I'll follow up with their front office this week, if I still get no response I'll get someone in our front office to make contact.

[JDMD]

I've asked and had no response to that question. I'm on the 730 flight back so will have a backpack or small bag with me.

I'll follow up with their front office this week, if I still get no response I'll get someone in our front office to make contact.


Cool, thanks - any feedback from the NYRB folks would be very helpful. Judging from Red CB Toronto's response I'm hoping it won't be an issue though. As an absolute worst case scenario, Newark airport isn't too far away so I was thinking I could go drop my bags there before the game and then just hop back on the train back to the arena (assuming Porter's check-in is open ~7 hours before the flight), but it would be way easier to not have to do that.

[Onyx]

For those of you who are flying out immediately after the game, what are you planning on doing with your baggage? Is there somewhere to store stuff at Red Bull Arena? Or do you think we would be permitted to bring a gym-bag sized bag in to the stadium?

store it at your hotel or use a storage locker at newark penn station. i assume your flying out of newark, don't remember if newark airport has lockers

[djcuse]

Who is staying in NYC, and who is staying in Newark/Harrison for hotel accomodations?

[Red CB Toronto]

It says on the Red Bulls website that they allow suitcases, backpacks into the stadium.

[Red CB Toronto]

Who is staying in NYC, and who is staying in Newark/Harrison for hotel accomodations?
I am staying in Manhattan, midtown area around 20th.

[noimpactinmtl]

Who is staying in NYC, and who is staying in Newark/Harrison for hotel accomodations?

I'll be at Newark/Harrison, across from Red Bull Arena.

[Pint]

Manhattan... the double tree in the financial district.

[JDMD]

Who is staying in NYC, and who is staying in Newark/Harrison for hotel accomodations?

Manhattan, 24th St. (Hampton Inn).

[Detroit_TFC]

Staying at the Marriott on the grounds of Newark Airport. Would have been more convenient to stay in downtown Newark I think but won't have to worry about getting around town Monday am for flight back to Det.

[Red CB Toronto]

Staying at the Marriott on the grounds of Newark Airport. Would have been more convenient to stay in downtown Newark I think but won't have to worry about getting around town Monday am for flight back to Det.

Its actually pretty easy to just take the train over to Newark Penn and onward into Manhattan as the airport does have a stop.

[Detroit_TFC]

Its actually pretty easy to just take the train over to Newark Penn and onward into Manhattan as the airport does have a stop.

Yes, also there is a local Newark bus to/from Newark Penn. Not hard to get to the airport. Train is more convenient.

[German21]

Bus seems to have been a no go, booked flights from porter now, same day, land in NJ 10:25am and depart from NJ 8:15pm! see you all there!

[cwell]

What's the latest on league-imposed restrictions?

[Pint]

What's the latest on league-imposed restrictions?

No flags, banners, drums, tifo etc.

[greatrootbear]

It says on the Red Bulls website that they allow suitcases, backpacks into the stadium.


They sometimes invoke clearbag policy a la NFL.

They did that during the playoffs. Keep checking the red bulls site to see if they make a note of it.

[Pint]

Bags are fine per the facilities manager at the red bulls. Bags will be checked as they are at every stadium.

[Red CB Toronto]

If everyone is up for it, lets all get together Saturday morning at Legends/Football factory for the morning EPL matches etc. I will be there for the 10 am matches before heading over to MSG for the St. John's Providence basketball game at 12:30. Would be great to toast the start of the TFC season with a few cold ones !!

6 W 33rd St (between 6th and 5th avenue, south side of the street)
New York, NY

www.legends33.com/index_nm.html

[Mateo1985]

If everyone is up for it, lets all get together Saturday morning at Legends/Football factory for the morning EPL matches etc. I will be there for the 10 am matches before heading over to MSG for the St. John's Providence basketball game at 12:30. Would be great to toast the start of the TFC season with a few cold ones !!

6 W 33rd St (between 6th and 5th avenue, south side of the street)
New York, NY

www.legends33.com/index_nm.html

Do they serve alcohol before noon on Sundays? I think Pint mentioned that they might not.

[Red CB Toronto]

Do they serve alcohol before noon on Sundays? I think Pint mentioned that they might not.

It's noon for both New York and New Jersey on Sunday. I will be at Catas for noon on the Sunday.

[Red CB Toronto]

Latest count for tickets sold in the TFC away section for the season opener is 57.

[TFC/Everton]

If everyone is up for it, lets all get together Saturday morning at Legends/Football factory for the morning EPL matches etc. I will be there for the 10 am matches before heading over to MSG for the St. John's Providence basketball game at 12:30. Would be great to toast the start of the TFC season with a few cold ones !!

6 W 33rd St (between 6th and 5th avenue, south side of the street)
New York, NY

www.legends33.com/index_nm.html

See you there!

[Mateo1985]

See you boys at the Legends. I assume they open around 10ish?

[Red CB Toronto]

See you boys at the Legends. I assume they open around 10ish?

It is actually open for the early 7:30 games, here is the live match schedule for Legends/Football Factory. It is updated freequently.

http://www.footballfactoryny.com/schedule/

[Mateo1985]

It is actually open for the early 7:30 games, here is the live match schedule for Legends/Football Factory. It is updated freequently.

http://www.footballfactoryny.com/schedule/

Sweet. Thanks man. I'm getting to NYC around 7:30 so I will have things to do thankfully instead of just being sort of just roaming around or being tourist-y

[Pint]

Less than a week... anyone have a suggestion for a meet up spot for saturday night?

[djcuse]

Less than a week... anyone have a suggestion for a meet up spot for saturday night?

I'm looking into some bars/pubs that would be worth a visit to. Will post when I find one.

[djcuse]

What's does everyone think about this option:

Tonic East
http://toniceast.com/about

Bar on the first floor, club on the second floor, and lounge on the roof top.

So pretty much something for everyone.

[djcuse]

This also looks like a really good spot. A friend of mine who lives in NY recommends the location on 40th street: http://www.peterdillons.com/

[Red CB Toronto]

This also looks like a really good spot. A friend of mine who lives in NY recommends the location on 40th street: http://www.peterdillons.com/

Peter Dillons looks good, like the idea of $4 Pints. I would say we all meet there.

[djcuse]

Peter Dillons looks good, like the idea of $4 Pints. I would say we all meet there.

Ya $4 pints all night, and $4 shots of Jameson, Jager, or Cuervo. Dangerous. Appears saturday's are karoake starting at 10pm.
They don't have a kitchen, but my friend did say they have menu's so you can order in lol

[JavierMartini]

Whats with the league imposed no flags banners ect!? Is that only for away fans?

[Pint]

Whats with the league imposed no flags banners ect!? Is that only for away fans?

No flags, banners, drums etc. and yes that's just for us away supporters.

Small chance manning can get it recinded since it hasn't officially been communicated to TFC FO but at this point it sounds doubtful.

Also $4 pints sounds awesome

[Red CB Toronto]

Ya $4 pints all night, and $4 shots of Jameson, Jager, or Cuervo. Dangerous. Appears saturday's are karoake starting at 10pm.
They don't have a kitchen, but my friend did say they have menu's so you can order in lol

Likley have a deal with a nearby resturant, plus as we all know there is no shortage of places even within a single block to get something good to eat.

[Detroit_TFC]

Peter Dillon's looks good for Saturday night bar, I'll try to end up there at some point :)

[JavierMartini]

No flags, banners, drums etc. and yes that's just for us away supporters.

Small chance manning can get it recinded since it hasn't officially been communicated to TFC FO but at this point it sounds doubtful.

Also $4 pints sounds awesome

That's garbage, is this league wide or specific. Also does the league mandate it or was it the redbulls.

[Red CB Toronto]

Peter Dillon's looks good for Saturday night bar, I'll try to end up there at some point :)

Are you on the Whiskey tour? Could not doing due to timing, going to the St. John's Providence game at MSG.

[Phil]

That's garbage, is this league wide or specific. Also does the league mandate it or was it the redbulls.

No idea of duration of suspension, its mandated by the MLS not the Red Bulls.

[Red CB Toronto]

No idea of duration of suspension, its mandated by the MLS not the Red Bulls.

This is no way should effect having a great time at Red Bull Arena on Sunday. The 11 men on the pitch and the great group in the stands is what matters. A victory will make the flight home after even sweeter, a great way to cap off the weekend. I also suspect for anyone flying out of Newark after the game there is a pretty good chance will may cross pathes with the lads.

[greatrootbear]

Hey folks,

You lot all confirmed to hit legends on Saturday morning?

Also, will there be anyone from RPB there to help me manage an official sign up to the crew? Hoping to lock down my membership when you all hit town either this weekend or next weekend at Yankee Stadium

[Detroit_TFC]

Are you on the Whiskey tour? Could not doing due to timing, going to the St. John's Providence game at MSG.

Yes, bought a ticket for the whiskey walk. My evening plans may be influenced by how generous the pours are.

[djcuse]

Myself and TFC/Everton will definitely be there in TFC colors!


Hey folks,

You lot all confirmed to hit legends on Saturday morning?

Also, will there be anyone from RPB there to help me manage an official sign up to the crew? Hoping to lock down my membership when you all hit town either this weekend or next weekend at Yankee Stadium

[djcuse]

I'll have the Sharpie ready!


I also suspect for anyone flying out of Newark after the game there is a pretty good chance will may cross pathes with the lads.

[greatrootbear]

Myself and TFC/Everton will definitely be there in TFC colors!

Brilliant!

I'll be there in either Norwich or TFC colours. Keep your eyes out for an azn fellow with blue hair :)

[Red CB Toronto]

Hey folks,

You lot all confirmed to hit legends on Saturday morning?

Also, will there be anyone from RPB there to help me manage an official sign up to the crew? Hoping to lock down my membership when you all hit town either this weekend or next weekend at Yankee Stadium

I will be at Legends and I know some others will be. Looking forward to it. Send CoachGT a PM and if needed me someone for sure can take care of it.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Hey folks,

You lot all confirmed to hit legends on Saturday morning?

Also, will there be anyone from RPB there to help me manage an official sign up to the crew? Hoping to lock down my membership when you all hit town either this weekend or next weekend at Yankee Stadium

pm sent.

[khso11]

Current count 61 .

If you haven't got your tix, get them here https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nyredbulls/EN/buy/details/16GM01 enter TFC16 for the access code. $22 each.

Comon, lets fill up the seats and support the boys!

[Red CB Toronto]

Everyone on the fence, make your down to Red Bull Arena this Sunday, no excuses, be loud, proud and show your support for the Reds. No place better to do it than from the stands.

[djcuse]

Itinerary for Meetups and such for the Weekend:

Friday - ?

Saturday Morning ---- Football Factory @ Legends (6 west 33rd St) Watch Premier League Action (Tottenham Arsenal kicks things off bright and early @ 7:45am)

Saturday Night 8pm-Late --- Peter Dillion's (130 E 40th St) Happy Hour ALL-NIGHT! ($4 pints Bud Light, Blue Moon, & Stella (the shoeless joe's pregame special) $4 shots jameson, cuervo, jager)

Sunday 10am - Catas 538 Market St, Newark - Pregame Meetup, Vikings Army have confirmed bar will open early at 10am!

Will continue to edit this post as needed.

[ryan]

Is it walkable from Catas? Trying to decide where to cab to when I land.

[djcuse]

Is it walkable from Catas? Trying to decide where to cab to when I land.

Yes Red Bull arena is only a 10-15 minute walk. Basically same distance as walking from Shoeless to BMO on game days

[ryan]

Alright then. I'll meet you guys there for a quick pint, shot and blue freezie.

[Red CB Toronto]

Sounds good, will make my plans using this agenda, figure I will be in for all of it. Looking forward to this weekend. On a side note Chick-fil-A opened up their first location in Manhattan, 37th and Avenue of the Americas, might tasty for a quick bite.


Itinerary for Meetups and such for the Weekend:

Friday - ?

Saturday Morning ---- Football Factory @ Legends (6 west 33rd St) Watch Premier League Action (Tottenham Arsenal kicks things off bright and early @ 7:45am)

Saturday Night 8pm-Late --- Peter Dillion's (130 E 40th St) Happy Hour ALL-NIGHT! ($4 pints Bud Light, Blue Moon, & Stella (the shoeless joe's pregame special) $4 shots jameson, cuervo, jager)

Sunday - Catas 538 Market St, Newark - Pregame Meetup, Time TBD (they usually open at Noon, not sure if they will open earlier because of 1:30pm kickoff)

Will continue to edit this post as needed.

[djcuse]

**update** Vikings Army have confirmed that Catas will open at 10am sunday for pregame.

[Mateo1985]

**update** Vikings Army have confirmed that Catas will open at 10am sunday for pregame.


Does it mean they will serve alcohol at 10am too?

[Pint]

RBNY front office wants us at gate C1 at 1230 to search bags entering stadium and escort us to the away supporters area.

They do not recommend walking from Newark penn, they suggest taking the PATH.

[khso11]

Take the PATH train to Harrison Station from Manhattan (around 20mins). It's $2.75/trip, you can use the MTA Metrocard to enter. I think it runs 24/7 as well.

http://www.panynj.gov/photo/path/PATH_system_map.jpg

http://www.panynj.gov/path/

[Red CB Toronto]

Take the PATH train to Harrison Station from Manhattan (around 20mins). It's $2.75/trip, you can use the MTA Metrocard to enter. I think it runs 24/7 as well.

http://www.panynj.gov/photo/path/PATH_system_map.jpg

http://www.panynj.gov/path/

It's a 10-15 walk from the Harrison Path Station to Catats, turn out of the station, walk past RBA on your left and over the bridge. Catas will be right in front of you.

[Red CB Toronto]

RBNY front office wants us at gate C1 at 1230 to search bags entering stadium and escort us to the away supporters area.

They do not recommend walking from Newark penn, they suggest taking the PATH.

Yes, Harrison Path Station is right across the street from RBA. You would only end up at Newark Penn if you took NJ transit out of Penn Station in Manhattan.

[khso11]

Yes, Harrison Path Station is right across the street from RBA. You would only end up at Newark Penn if you took NJ transit out of Penn Station in Manhattan.

Yup, and the NJ train would be more expensive as well.

[elDirty]

Itinerary for Meetups and such for the Weekend:

Friday - ?

Saturday Morning ---- Football Factory @ Legends (6 west 33rd St) Watch Premier League Action (Tottenham Arsenal kicks things off bright and early @ 7:45am)

Saturday Night 8pm-Late --- Peter Dillion's (130 E 40th St) Happy Hour ALL-NIGHT! ($4 pints Bud Light, Blue Moon, & Stella (the shoeless joe's pregame special) $4 shots jameson, cuervo, jager)

Sunday 10am - Catas 538 Market St, Newark - Pregame Meetup, Vikings Army have confirmed bar will open early at 10am!

Will continue to edit this post as needed.

Also welcome at the tailgate in front of the Warehouse by the arena on game day. I should be there around 8 AM.

I'll suggest Rudy's (http://www.rudysbarnyc.com/ - 627 9th Avenue (Btw 44th and 45th) New York, NY 10036 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/627+9th+Ave,+New+York,+NY+10036/@40.7600289,-73.9917662,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c258524aab173b:0x435af 8290899d17)) for Friday Night.

[Red CB Toronto]

Also welcome at the tailgate in front of the Warehouse by the arena on game day. I should be there around 8 AM.

I'll suggest Rudy's (http://www.rudysbarnyc.com/ - 627 9th Avenue (Btw 44th and 45th) New York, NY 10036 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/627+9th+Ave,+New+York,+NY+10036/@40.7600289,-73.9917662,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c258524aab173b:0x435af 8290899d17)) for Friday Night.

Thanks, when can bars start serving beer in New Jersey on Sunday, is it noon?

[Mateo1985]

RBNY front office wants us at gate C1 at 1230 to search bags entering stadium and escort us to the away supporters area.

They do not recommend walking from Newark penn, they suggest taking the PATH.

I wonder why that is? I understand why they would in Montreal but since we're chilling at Vikings location anyway lol

[Pint]

I wonder why that is? I understand why they would in Montreal but since we're chilling at Vikings location anyway lol

Wanted same thing last year in chicago, I think it's pretty standard practice throughout the league.

[Mateo1985]

Wanted same thing last year in chicago, I think it's pretty standard practice throughout the league.

Well makes sense I guess.

[Red CB Toronto]

I wonder why that is? I understand why they would in Montreal but since we're chilling at Vikings location anyway lol

Quite honestly I have been to RBA 6 times and have never had any issues entering on my own, Just walking up to the gate like anyone else going to the game. It is even more simply with no banners, drums etc. Regardless this is going to be a great time.

[ChrisFizik]

yeah yeah, standard thing guys. Esp with a group vs singles walkin up. All it takes is one bro with a few drinks in him to go off on us (or *vice-versa*) and then it's a thing. Let's get our crew into the stadium and then they'll see the real Red representing!

Good times

[elDirty]

Thanks, when can bars start serving beer in New Jersey on Sunday, is it noon?
It's up to the municipality; 7a, 11a and noon are the common ones. Catas is in Newark so they should be clear for their opening. Just watch out if you eat there, my last two visits haven't been all that.

Also someone hold me a seat up in 220, I've got season seats at RBA, but will be heading up after the formalities of seeing friends on the section is complete.

[Pint]

yeah yeah, standard thing guys. Esp with a group vs singles walkin up. All it takes is one bro with a few drinks in him to go off on us (or *vice-versa*) and then it's a thing. Let's get our crew into the stadium and then they'll see the real Red representing!

Good times

Yep and with the league breathing down our neck maybe we just follow the procedure asked of us.

I don't really find it any different than going to BMO as i'm usually in the stadium an hour early anyway.

[Red CB Toronto]

Current count for the TFC away section is 63

[greatrootbear]

There's a pretty packed schedule for you folks. Looks awesome!

Really looking forward to seeing you all.

As for travelling, DEFINITELY get off at Harrison PATH. The station is as next door to RBA as one can get. Definitely worth it. Path is also dirt cheap (2 bucks and a bit) so if you just buy a metrocard, you can swipe a group though on a prepaid card.

[Detroit_TFC]

It's up to the municipality; 7a, 11a and noon are the common ones. Catas is in Newark so they should be clear for their opening. Just watch out if you eat there, my last two visits haven't been all that.

Also someone hold me a seat up in 220, I've got season seats at RBA, but will be heading up after the formalities of seeing friends on the section is complete.

Just curious, is the new Harrison PATH station open yet?

[Red CB Toronto]

Just curious, is the new Harrison PATH station open yet?

Not yet, completion was pushed back to 2018.

[elDirty]

Just curious, is the new Harrison PATH station open yet? They have to start it before they can finish it.

[Detroit_TFC]

They have to start it before they can finish it.

Wow. Wasn't that project announced like 2 years ago?

[elDirty]

Wow. Wasn't that project announced like 2 years ago?
They've been tearing down things and cleaning up the land so you don't grow a tail after walking by it. There hasn't actually been any new construction.
Not to mention it was announced when the stadium opened in 2010, but that's the speed of multi-state and federal government contracts.

[elDirty]

Current count 61 .

If you haven't got your tix, get them here https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nyredbulls/EN/buy/details/16GM01 enter TFC16 for the access code. $22 each.

Comon, lets fill up the seats and support the boys!

Any contact info for tickets for the game at Yankee Stadium?

[Pint]

As far as i can tell everything is dry on sunday til noon. You can tailgate if anyone is driving to the game but i doubt that is happening.

We have the full top part of 220 to ourselves, no other tickets were sold and below us is players comps.

For everyone bringing a bag to the game as i know many of us are flying out sunday night from newark... please be at gate C1 at 1230 for the bag check.

Looking forward to seeing everyone saturday night

[khso11]

Any contact info for tickets for the game at Yankee Stadium?


Heard Geno can help you for the away supporters section, Geno.DiMillo@nycfc.com or 212-738-5860.

[Red CB Toronto]

Ya $4 pints all night, and $4 shots of Jameson, Jager, or Cuervo. Dangerous. Appears saturday's are karoake starting at 10pm.
They don't have a kitchen, but my friend did say they have menu's so you can order in lol

Just a thought, Peter Dillon's has two locations. The one at 36th and 5th does not have the Karaoke on Saturday night if that is something we want to avoid. otherwise stick with their 40th street location. Same $4 beer and shots at both.

[Pint]

Has anyone checked to see if the bar is showing the UFA? and if they are if they have a cover?

[Red CB Toronto]

Has anyone checked to see if the bar is showing the UFA? and if they are if they have a cover?

I suspect not based on karaoke taking place, but not 100% sure. Peter Dillon's I know does not charge a cover.