Comments on: Soul of soccer survives in Florida

By: Howard Brown

Howard Brown — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:19:19 +0000

I followed the Diplomats when I lived in N. Virgina, and I was was there for the beginning of MLS with the Metrostars when I lived in NYC. I followed that club for 12 years into it’s Red Bull present. There were more downs than ups over those years, including less than 3000 in Giants Stadium to see an Open Cup final with Chicago. We lost.

I moved to Florida a year ago, and it is great to be back in the stands to watch Miami play at Lockhart. I used to watch Metro play Fusion back in the day, and I envied the team that got to play in Lockhart. Now I can be in that stadium to see good teams play, up close and personal. Vamos Miami!

By: John

John — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:32:47 +0000

Nice article.. Hopefully you are (or soon) will become a season ticket holder in support of your team.
(and not entering on press credentials)

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:47:53 +0000

Really enjoyed your article…I will most likely be moving to Miami for graduate school and after reading your article, I will have to attend a few games to cheer on the blues….best of luck to Miami FC this year.

By: Tom Patton

Tom Patton — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:10:31 +0000

Damm fine article. Where you sitting at the next match at Lockhart?

By: Erick

Erick — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:24:31 +0000

Finally a voice that speaks for the soccer fans in South Florida! Cheers!

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:47:45 +0000

Great article, its always good to see the domestic media speak on soccer outside of the realm of the MLS. There is so much of the game being played just below the conscious of the larger public and I hope you continue to shed light on it. I too hope Miami FC last as it will be great for the state to have a derby with the Rowdies next season and into the future.

By: Julio

Julio — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:46:35 +0000

Great article Simon. Hope to see you at more Miami FC games. Seeing Serna play again at Lockhart brought so many wonderful memories of the Miami Fusion. It truly was a magical night. I hope soccer fans will get hook and come support Miami FC. Let the magic continue at FIU on Friday night.

By: Uncle Ed

Uncle Ed — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:55:59 +0000

Great blog Simon!
The crowd at Lockhart on Saturday was amazing and it seemed there were more then the 2100 mentioned!
Lets see what FIU will give us. I hope to see you out there!

By: Derek

Derek — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:20:15 +0000

Wonderful article, and I couldn’t agree more. I was one of the Ultras waving a flag Saturday night, and never have I experienced a more energetic and authentic crowd at a Miami FC game. It really did feel like a crowd 4 or 5 times it’s size. Unfortunately I missed out on the Strikers(wasn’t born yet) and Fusion(wasn’t into soccer then), but at Lockhart Saturday I got a real taste of what pro soccer has been, and what it can be, in South Florida.

By: Pieter Brown

Pieter Brown — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:02:51 +0000

Great article. Next time don’t sit next to the Ultras, stand with us and join in. Thanks