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9throwawayDERP t1_j18rcn6 wrote

Reply to comment by FSOTFitzgerald in Ask Dan Snyder why DC is the first host capitol city since 1974 (and the 2nd time ever) not to host a World Cup match!! by efthfj

soldier field is too small?

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stache_twista t1_j18t98x wrote

And will be 102 years old in 2026

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9throwawayDERP t1_j18tvak wrote

but was rebuilt 20 years ago. not a fan of the remodel, but it is still in way better shape than fedex

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stache_twista t1_j18uccx wrote

I'm from Chicago. Soldier Field is decent but even with the remodel (which was botched and now 20 years old) it's not a venue fit for the World Cup. There are probably 25 nicer stadiums in the NFL

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9throwawayDERP t1_j18v225 wrote

so i guess i'm a bit older than you, but i remember the old soldier field hosting the word cup 30 years ago. it was great.

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stache_twista t1_j18vddj wrote

It's an iconic venue for sure but they ruined it with the remodel. Now it looks like there's a spaceship parked on top and the Bears are likely going to be playing in a new stadium in the suburbs by 2030.

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