The following is a breakdown of information that may be of interest to
travelling U.S. supporters planning on attending the September 4,
2004 World Cup Qualifier between the U.S. and El Salvador. This
match, the first part of a doubleheader at Gillette Stadium, will also
feature a MLS contest between the New England Revolution and the San Jose
Earthquakes.
The U.S. vs. El Salvador WCQ is scheduled to start at 4:00PM EST. The
Midnight Riders, a New England Revolution independent supporters
association, are coordinating U.S. supporters activities for this
match.
TICKET INFORMATION
The designated U.S. supporters section will likely be in
Section 143, aka "The Fort." Please understand that this
is a designated standing, general admission section.If you do
not desire to stand for the duration of the match, or wish to be an
active participant in the proactive displays of support (chanting,
singing, visual displays), please consider purchasing tickets elsewhere.
This will be both to your benefit, as well of those who plan to be active
in Section 143.
As always, WEAR RED!
Tickets for the U.S. supporters section (including Sam's Army,
USA Supporters, etc.) are currently available through the Midnight Riders
at a cost of $20.00 each. That's right, $20.00 each! The Riders
will be charging $1 per order (not per ticket) for processing/mailing out
the tickets. Check out the following page for more
information:
http://www.midnightriders.com/Tickets/Tickets.htm.
These tickets are good for both the U.S. match, as well as the 2nd
half of the doubleheader.
As of 12:00PM on August 5th, just over 230 tickets have been sold, with
the Riders anticipating more to be sold in coming weeks. So if you're
interested in purchasing tickets, please send in a check to the Midnight
Riders ASAP, at:
Midnight Riders
PO Box 690264
Quincy, MA 02269
Please note:
Please include a piece of paper with your order stating your name &
address, as well as an email address so we can send confirmation to when
you mail in your order. Also, Please send the details of your order via
email to themidnightriders@yahoo.com so the
Riders know what checks to be looking out for.
All orders and checks must be received by no later than August
25.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Monty Rodrigues
at patfan1@yahoo.com, of the Midnight Riders
at themidnightriders@yahoo.com.
U.S. SUPPORTERS TAILGATE INFORMATION:
The tailgate for this match will be hosted by the Midnight
Riders, and will be located in the "Ford Thunderbird" Lot of
Gillette Stadium, seen through the following link:
http://www.midnightriders.com/Tailgates/Map.gif
The tailgate is free, is B.Y.O.B., and while there's often
some extra food, feel free to bring something of your own. Security is
always in the area, so we encourage everyone to play by the
rules.
Please note: parking gates to Gillette Stadium open no earlier than
two hours prior to game time. If you arrive early, stadium parking
staff will turn you away. In the event information is obtained to suggest
an earlier lot opening time, such information will be passed along
accordingly.
U.S. SUPPORTERS HOTEL INFORMATION:
The Midnight Riders have reserved a block of 20 rooms at
The Fairfield Inn in Dedham for Friday/Saturday/Sunday night at $94 each
night (not including a tax of 9.7%). This rate includes a full deluxe
continental breakfast.
The Riders have rooms available from Friday night through Sunday night
(checking out Monday). or fans can stay for only two days
(Friday/Saturday nights) at the same $94/night rate.
Supporters interested in booking a room need to submit their request via
email by no later than 12:00 Noon, August 9th. After that, the rooms will
be thrown open to the general public. Please send your name, requested
number of rooms, a preference for single or double beds, and for what
nights you need them to
themidnightriders@yahoo.com
Special, limited edition commemorative supporters scarves are being made available for this World Cup Qualifying match by the Midnight Riders at a cost of $15 each (not including $3.95 shipping and handling). The scarves will be available in time for the September 4th match, so get your pre-orders in now!