A record 68,498 @ Qualcomm Stadium for MEXICO v ARGENTINA

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June 5 --- MVN Soccer: An MVN original post-game story, with photos, match recap and stats. --- Wednesday night's international friendly at Qualcomm Stadium set a new historical mark for attendance at any soccer match held in San Diego. --- The game, occurring in damp, cloudy weather, was sold-out far in advance; fans reveled in early tailgating and the Futbol Fiesta, free and open to the public (link)
A record 68,498 @ Qualcomm Stadium for MEXICO v ARGENTINA

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  • jimmydasaint jimmydasaint
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    Really great story....It's about time that this country recognizes soccer as a legitimate sport!

     I love this game and always have!!! It may be low scoring, but it's exciting to watch a human chess match on the field!

     Forget the players....the festivities in the stands is what makes this game a lot of fun to be a part of!

     Jimmy Da Saint

    www.letsgodeep.com

    Posted 6/7/2008 (reply) (flag)
  • getin2thegame getin2thegame
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    They had a sell-out last year, then added more seats for this go'round.  Still didn't meet the demand, and sold-out far in advance.

    Could've filled an 80,000 seat venue this time, easily.

    Posted 6/10/2008 (reply) (flag)

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MEXICO v ARGENTINA - Story and videos
Published 6/5/2008 by Mr. Adventure at San Diego MLS Project
... there is a healthy scene and hungry fan base here; With the international friendlies being so successful - albeit rare - all we need now is our own professional team ! Two YouTube selections from Wednesday night 1.  Telemundo's Andres Cantor and all the goals from the live U.S. national telecast 2.  Panoramic view of the stadium by a fan, one amongst the 68,498 record crowd Story Source Link

So Cal Style: Wednesday night afterglow...
Published 6/5/2008 by Mr. Adventure at San Diego eXtreme Sports Coalition
... Most Valuable Network post-game posting, ( http://mvn.com/soccer/2008/06/05/part-two-matchday-features-%e2%80%94-mexico-v-argentina-san-diego%e2%80%99s-qualcomm-stadium/ ) ...

Development News: Videos and Post-Match News on MEXICO v ARGENTINA, which set an all-time attendance record for San Diego
Published 6/5/2008 by Mr. Adventure at MLS Expansion And Development
... "GOL" originator/announcer Andres Cantor celebrating all five (4-1 win by Argentina). With a crowd of 68,498 on hand, the sell-out set an all-time attendance record for a soccer match in San Diego, WATCH HERE Read the Special MVN Soccer Series on this history-making match, which includes MVN original articles as well as pics and links to other news stories and data... PART ONE (pre-game) PART TWO (post-game) Related, ...

Tour Wrap Report with Videos - Argentina in the U.S.
Published 6/10/2008 by Mr. Adventure at San Diego MLS Project
... Andres Cantor celebrating all five (4-1 win by Argentina). With a crowd of 68,498 on hand, the sell-out set an all-time attendance record for a soccer match in San Diego, WATCH HERE ALSO ON THIS MATCH versus Mexico - Read the Special MVN Soccer Series on this history-making match, which includes MVN original articles as well as pics and links to other news stories and data... PART ONE (pre-game) PART TWO (post-game)

Development News: ARGENTINA's U.S. Tour a huge success
Published 6/10/2008 by Mr. Adventure at MLS Expansion And Development
... Andres Cantor celebrating all five (4-1 win by Argentina). With a crowd of 68,498 on hand, the sell-out set an all-time attendance record for a soccer match in San Diego, WATCH HERE ALSO ON THIS MATCH versus Mexico - Read the Special MVN Soccer Series on this history-making match, which includes MVN original articles as well as pics and links to other news stories and data... PART ONE (pre-game) PART TWO (post-game) ...

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