U.S.-Honduras WCQ at Off-Campus Pub in Carson
As far as I know this is the only English-language feed of Saturday's game (that is not on TV period, if you didn't know) in the Los Angeles area.
First I was informed this game was on at this pub, then it was off and now it's on again in part by the sound of it because the Galaxy are involved.
I've never actually been in this place, which used to be a sketchy Latino bar (although I was told by HDC staffers who frequented the place the food was incredibly authentic), but now is reborn as a soccer pub right across from the stadium's main gates tucked away behind Kentucky Fried Chicken at the corner of Avalon Boulevard and 190th Street/Victoria Street. Actual address: 18413 Avalon Blvd.
But I do know it's small (so get there early) and I was told the owner is a Galaxy fan, which is a good sign and that some members of the Riot Squad and Angel City Brigade are making this their stadium-close watering hole. The game kicks off at 7 p.m.
Admission is $15 and includes a free beverage (I'm informed there is Stone IPA on tap) AND a free ticket to the season-ending home game Oct. 24 against the San Jose Earthquakes.
BTW, there are other places in LA to watch this in Spanish. The list is here.
If you're an U.S. fan I'd advise walking into the place called Honduras Kitchen 1 with extra special care.
The alternative to watching this here in English is driving to San Diego (!), BTW.
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In the comments on Ive's site, someone claims that they called the Cock and Bull in Santa Monica and were assured that they would have it. Take it for what it's worth.
Thank you - I haven't seen that listed anywhere. I just called and the friendly Scotsman who answered the phone confirmed they had just ordered it. He didn't know how much the cover charge would be though.
Anyone with any other locations to view the game, please leave a comment.
Thanks for heads up. It's a shame there is no way for us to get these unless you go to a hole in the wall bar and have to drive for a distance.
Off-Campus Pub is a friendly place. It kinda looks like a dive...but the owners are great. Note: they don't have a sign with the actual name of the bar yet. It is tucked in a corner with a "Billiards" sign over the door.
I watched the Real Madrid game in there a couple of years ago when I couldn't scalp tickets. At that time, the owner was clueless. He did not have a tap, all the beer was served out of bottles that were cooled in those old Coca-Cola refrigerators with the sliding glass window on top.
My brother-in-law and I initially thought of the proximity to the stadium as an ideal location for pre/post beers. We thought it would be smart to have half the bar in Galaxy colors and half in Chivas USA in order to entice both supporters group as a neutral territory before games.
But it is too small, there wasn't a "real" bar with taps set-up, and the pool table took most of the space. There were two, old saloon types doors at the entrance. But it sounds like they made some improvements (a tap).
The only real chance that place has to make it as a real bar is to buy-out the neighboring business, gut it out, and do some serious makeover (with serious cash).
As a Union Ultra, I won't go in there knowing that it is decked out in Galaxy gear... which is too bad business wise, because they could be smart and double their business by making it just a pro-soccer/neutral site. That's what I would have done - Business is business.
You're assuming such a thing as "Chivas USA Fans" exist. Tomorrow it's Country over Club so all are welcomed.
Nope.com..........
I was at the Chivas USA game watching my beloved rednwhites defeat KC 2-0 while receiving USMNT updates via text messages.
I had my cake and ate it too! 4 straight years in the playoffs!
And please don't tell me about old Galazy records. That was the very first year that CD CHIVAS USA entered MLS. Since that year, the only playoff streak you've had has sadly come to an end.