UPinCarolina Posted 26 March 2016 Posted 26 March 2016 Just wanted to get this thread up and running. I'd like to see if we can't collectively decide on purchasing tickets in the same section of the stadium, perhaps decide on a pub to meet up in prior to the match.
brisfox Posted 26 March 2016 Posted 26 March 2016 The game will probably be at the Stub Hub Stadium , home of LA Galaxy in Carson. This is about 10 miles south of LAX airport. Be warned, this is not a good area of town. Do not book a hotel close to the stadium. Compton and East LA are the crime capitals of America, drug gangs, drive by shootings are commonplace. Under no circumstances wear blue in these areas. Blue stands for a gang called the Cripps, red belongs to the Bloods. There has been a 20 year war between these gangs. If you are getting a hotel, I would recommend staying somewhere like San Diego and then drive up. There is vertually no public transport, car hire is a necessity. Best car hire is Enterprise. Expect the weather to be clear blue sky and around 25c. Hope this is helpful. By the way I lived in California for 6 years.
Stadt Posted 26 March 2016 Posted 26 March 2016 The game will probably be at the Stub Hub Stadium , home of LA Galaxy in Carson. This is about 10 miles south of LAX airport. Be warned, this is not a good area of town. Do not book a hotel close to the stadium. Compton and East LA are the crime capitals of America, drug gangs, drive by shootings are commonplace. Under no circumstances wear blue in these areas. Blue stands for a gang called the Cripps, red belongs to the Bloods. There has been a 20 year war between these gangs. If you are getting a hotel, I would recommend staying somewhere like San Diego and then drive up. There is vertually no public transport, car hire is a necessity. Best car hire is Enterprise. Expect the weather to be clear blue sky and around 25c. Hope this is helpful. By the way I lived in California for 6 years. Seems a bit over the top that.
americanfox Posted 27 March 2016 Posted 27 March 2016 Seems a bit over the top that. It is over the top. Why the f**k would you stay in San Diego (I'm from there, and that's 2 hours away) versus stay even in Long Beach, Santa Monica, Century City, or DTLA? Ridiculous hyperbole. As long as you're within the stadium parking lot and stadium, you are perfectly fine. There's nothing around the stadium anyway, you'll drive in, drive out.
Spiritwalker Posted 27 March 2016 Posted 27 March 2016 If I was going I would be wearing my blue home shirt and these Blood mother forkers could kiss my ass, but I'm not going.
Stadt Posted 27 March 2016 Posted 27 March 2016 It is over the top. Why the f**k would you stay in San Diego (I'm from there, and that's 2 hours away) versus stay even in Long Beach, Santa Monica, Century City, or DTLA? Ridiculous hyperbole. As long as you're within the stadium parking lot and stadium, you are perfectly fine. There's nothing around the stadium anyway, you'll drive in, drive out. It's like saying stay in Leicester because we're playing Palace away because Croydon (Compton is much worse) is a bit rough
WiFoxes Posted 27 March 2016 Posted 27 March 2016 I'm planning on making the trip. Would be great to get tickets near each other and be able to meet up before the match.
americanfox Posted 27 March 2016 Posted 27 March 2016 I'm planning on making the trip. Would be great to get tickets near each other and be able to meet up before the match. Once they release pricing on Tuesday (I think), let's circle back to this!
brisfox Posted 27 March 2016 Posted 27 March 2016 Well guys, I know nothing. I only lived there for 6 years. If Carson is such a safe place perhaps you could tell me why my wife's friend was shot and murdered there. Listen, I'm just giving some free advice. If you don't want to take it then fine but don't cry when some guy shoots at your car. Your choice, you take the risk. By the way, yes you can stay somewhere closer like Long Beach or Newport Beach but San Diego is much nicer and safer( and cheaper hotels). They call it America's finest city for a reason. One other thing, don't be tempted to drive across the border to Tijuana. They kill people on an industrial scale down there.
LCFC FOX Posted 27 March 2016 Posted 27 March 2016 Well guys, I know nothing. I only lived there for 6 years. If Carson is such a safe place perhaps you could tell me why my wife's friend was shot and murdered there. Listen, I'm just giving some free advice. If you don't want to take it then fine but don't cry when some guy shoots at your car. Your choice, you take the risk. By the way, yes you can stay somewhere closer like Long Beach or Newport Beach but San Diego is much nicer and safer( and cheaper hotels). They call it America's finest city for a reason. One other thing, don't be tempted to drive across the border to Tijuana. They kill people on an industrial scale down there. maybe we could reform the baby squad and these cribbs and bloods won't know what's hit them!
MC Prussian Posted 27 March 2016 Posted 27 March 2016 This thread ... has escalated quickly! Although I find some of bris' advice and comments a bit over the top, I'd adhere to the suggestions with regards to Compton and Carson, mainly out of personal safety. On the other hand, I've been to the StubHub myself back in 2008 when Columbus beat NY Red Bulls 3-1 in the MLS Cup final. The weather and general mood couldn't have been better, picking up beer at a 7-11 beforehand, BBQ outside the stadium, lots of cheerful fans and a great stadium with a wonderful scenery, built into the ground.
Stevosevic Posted 27 March 2016 Posted 27 March 2016 I've been to watch the galaxy twice, it's fine. Everyone drinks outside the ground and has a good time on the grass areas.
americanfox Posted 27 March 2016 Posted 27 March 2016 Well guys, I know nothing. I only lived there for 6 years. If Carson is such a safe place perhaps you could tell me why my wife's friend was shot and murdered there. Listen, I'm just giving some free advice. If you don't want to take it then fine but don't cry when some guy shoots at your car. Your choice, you take the risk. By the way, yes you can stay somewhere closer like Long Beach or Newport Beach but San Diego is much nicer and safer( and cheaper hotels). They call it America's finest city for a reason. One other thing, don't be tempted to drive across the border to Tijuana. They kill people on an industrial scale down there. Do you exactly realize how long of a drive that is, how unnecessary that is? Do you also realize how much more expensive it is to fly into SAN than LAX? I am almost 100% I love San Diego more than anyone else here, but your advice is nonetheless ridiculous. No one has any reason for spending time in Carson aside from going in and out of the stadium. So as long as you're in the stadium or in the parking lot (which will be the case because there's nothing else to do there), you WILL be fine. We all agree on that. I'm really sorry for your circumstances, but it's another thing to suggest something ridiculous like staying in a city the same distance from south LA as Leicester to London because of "violence". And TJ is perfectly fine as long as you stay near the border or visit Avenida Revolución -- no need to fear-monger, mate. As for hotels, if you want to avoid the wrath of LA traffic, staying in Long Beach or Redondo Beach is probably your best bet. Those towns are essentially the nearest to Carson (that are safe), and the drives are ~30 min in normal traffic. Stop with the hyperbole. I spent my entire childhood in SoCal, I'm pretty sure if you want to play the experience game, mine trumps yours.
The_77 Posted 30 March 2016 Posted 30 March 2016 Do you exactly realize how long of a drive that is, how unnecessary that is? Do you also realize how much more expensive it is to fly into SAN than LAX? I am almost 100% I love San Diego more than anyone else here, but your advice is nonetheless ridiculous. No one has any reason for spending time in Carson aside from going in and out of the stadium. So as long as you're in the stadium or in the parking lot (which will be the case because there's nothing else to do there), you WILL be fine. We all agree on that. I'm really sorry for your circumstances, but it's another thing to suggest something ridiculous like staying in a city the same distance from south LA as Leicester to London because of "violence". And TJ is perfectly fine as long as you stay near the border or visit Avenida Revolución -- no need to fear-monger, mate. As for hotels, if you want to avoid the wrath of LA traffic, staying in Long Beach or Redondo Beach is probably your best bet. Those towns are essentially the nearest to Carson (that are safe), and the drives are ~30 min in normal traffic. Stop with the hyperbole. I spent my entire childhood in SoCal, I'm pretty sure if you want to play the experience game, mine trumps yours. Thank you for this post.
VLC86 Posted 30 March 2016 Posted 30 March 2016 I've been to watch the galaxy twice, it's fine. Everyone drinks outside the ground and has a good time on the grass . Proof if proof was needed that drugs are a big deal round them parts.
Collymore Posted 1 April 2016 Posted 1 April 2016 I wonder if Bernie will be going to this... Could you imagine him getting caught up in some inter-gang warfare!?
UPinCarolina Posted 5 April 2016 Author Posted 5 April 2016 Anybody heard anything more about ticket pre-sales?
BrummieFOX Posted 5 April 2016 Posted 5 April 2016 Still says TBA regarding the venue and ticket release date for our games. Some others now on sale.
americanfox Posted 5 April 2016 Posted 5 April 2016 Anybody heard anything more about ticket pre-sales? Until they officially "confirm" the venue, they won't be on sale. We'll hear about it soon enough.
Bilo Posted 9 April 2016 Posted 9 April 2016 I'm not questioning anyone's local knowledge of LA, but I think the Bloods will be able to differentiate between a Crip gangster and Bernie in his MON jacket and jester hat growling at passing cars.
Papasmurf Posted 9 April 2016 Posted 9 April 2016 I'm not questioning anyone's local knowledge of LA, but I think the Bloods will be able to differentiate between a Crip gangster and Bernie in his MON jacket and jester hat growling at passing cars. Haha, I'd pay good money to see that.
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