When I first began planning my trip to the United Kingdom last summer, I had no idea how to buy Premier League or Champions League tickets, especially from the US. I’m used to the typical ticket-buying channels seen across North … Continue reading
With six weeks to go before we head across the Atlantic for a 10-day vacation in the United Kingdom, Mrs. Fan and I have made set our sports-themed plans. That, of course, means buying English soccer tickets. We will be … Continue reading
I’m about two months away from my epic football trip to England, and you bet I’m excited for the big day: January 24. Wait, that’s well before my March departure date, right? But Jan. 24 is big for this reason: … Continue reading
Photo credit: Tembela Bohle I’ve visited the United Kingdom once in my life, when I was a snotty 11-year-old. I was already a huge sports fan but not enough of one to know much about European soccer, let alone have … Continue reading
In the ever-evolving world of stadiums and arenas, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is definitely a trendsetter. That much is apparent from the moment you lay eyes on it from afar, as the first thing you likely will notice is its unique … Continue reading
[Editor’s note: For our previous entry on StubHub Center, formerly known as Home Depot Center, click here.] It took Major League Soccer a little while after its formation in the mid-1990s to gain a foothold in the American sports landscape, … Continue reading
This weekend we rounded up the whole I-Fan gang to take a visit to the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. Myself, Mrs. Fan, J-Park, Vintage Gal and two other friends watched the hometown team, the LA Galaxy, steal a victory from … Continue reading
[Editor’s note: I’ve long been fascinated with European soccer despite the notable handicap that I don’t live in Europe. But it’s always great to hear other people’s experiences and share them on this site. Here’s guest writer Hanna’s experience attending a … Continue reading
CenturyLink Field is a beautiful football stadium in a beautiful city, located in the SoDo (South of Downtown) section of Seattle and home to a Seahawks team that has always boasted one of the NFL’s most passionate fan bases even … Continue reading
Note: The latest in our series on sports venues no longer in use looks at Munich Olympic Stadium, used for the 1972 Summer Olympics. For more entries, click here. During our recent trip to Europe for the Winter Olympics, we … Continue reading
