In just under thirteen months since its launch, FanWide has promoted and collected data from over a quarter of a million events nationwide. An event is an organized meetup where a group of sports fans gets together out of their home to watch one of almost 15,000 televised games, commonly known as a “watch party”.
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USMNT: The downfall of US soccer
The US Men’s National Team failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup last night after a tragic 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago. This is the first time the USMNT has been left out since 1986. All they needed was a tie and they would have moved on. However, their loss mixed with Panama’s victory over Costa Rica and Honduras’s over Mexico put the final nail in the USMNT’s coffin.
Transfer Deadline Day
Tomorrow is Transfer Deadline Day for international soccer, meaning there is a lot of exciting news to look forward to in the next 48 hours.
For those unfamiliar with Transfer Deadline Day, it is the final day at the end of a 12-week period in which soccer clubs can make international transfers. In order for the transfer to go through, the deal has to be signed and filed before the deadline closes.
Oh, and clubs tend to throw around insane amounts of money that Uncle Scrooge McDuck would salivate over. The transfer record was recently broken by PSG in their acquisition of Neymar a few weeks ago at a whopping $250 million USD.
Most Expensive Man Alive: Neymar’s Transfer to PSG
On August 4, Neymar officially made his move from football’s powerhouse, Barcelona, to Paris Saint-Germaine (PSG). PSG paid a transfer fee of over $250 million USD, breaking the record set by Manchester United in 2016, and making Neymar the most expensive football player in the world. His contract is set to go through 2022 where he will earn around $35 million per season (after taxes) and before his major signing bonus.
It is indisputable that Neymar would ruffle the feathers of Barcelona fans with his acceptance of PSG’s offer. Some believe that there is no reason to leave Barcelona as it is at the top of football – there is no better place to go once you reach Barcelona. Some fans even retaliated to Neymar’s “disrespectful” move away from Barcelona by burning his jersey.
San Francisco Bay Area: The Best Sports Bars to Catch a Game and a Bite
There are times in every sports fan’s life when the usual pub fare just isn’t enough to supplement the game experience. San Francisco and the Bay Area not only have great sports, but also have great sports bars with good food. Fans no longer have to put up with lackluster nachos and soggy wings; here are some of the best watch party hosts where you can also fill up.
Best Sports Watch Party Bars in Chicago for Every Fan
The Windy City is known for deep dish pizza, hot dogs without ketchup, the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox. You don’t have to be a fan of those to have a great time at a watch party in Chicago.
Here are some of the best sites to catch a game in Chicago:
Gamekeepers Tavern & Grill – Lincoln Park
Saturdays in Chicago, you can find many different groups of college football fans geared up and ready to watch their team take on the enemy of the week. With the college feel of the bar itself, those fans will feel right at home. Gamekeepers is on a popular intersection on Lincoln Avenue and is one of Chicago’s oldest sports bars.
Best and Unique Sports Bars for Watch Parties in NYC
When you are in the biggest city in the United States, it can be difficult to find out which bar or restaurant is the best one to catch a watch party or find a game for your favorite team.
Like all major cities, New York has sports bars dedicated to fans’ favorite teams as well as bars where fans can go, have a drink and find that “just right” atmosphere for watching any game or sports event in NYC.
Biggest Upcoming Sports Events in Summer 2017!
The summer is in full swing and sports events and games are happening all summer long! The question is, what are the must-see events and where will you be to watch them?
CONCACAF Gold Cup – July 7 to 26, 2017
Catch Soccer Watch Parties and FIFA Events Happening Near you all Summer
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is held every two years and consists of North American, Central American and Caribbean teams. The winners of this overall tournament will go on to play the winners of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup (a one-match playoff to determine which team qualifies for the 2021 FIFA Confederations Cup). While team Mexico and team USA are the favorites to meet in the final, don’t count out Panama, Jamaica and Costa Rica from making a run to the championship game.
FanWide Packs Belltown Pub for USA vs. Mexico Watch Party 2017
Thanks to all the Fans for Coming Out and Making the USA vs. Mexico World Cup Qualifier a Huge Success!
On June 11, 2017, FanWide brought together fans from all across Seattle to Belltown Pub for the USA vs. Mexico World Cup qualifier watch party. While the game resulted in a tie, more than 150 fans packed the Pub, creating a spirited event that is sure to set the stage for future FanWide Soccer watch parties in Seattle and select markets across the country.
FanWide Scores Big for Real Madrid Fan Clubs in the U.S.
FanWide, (http://www.FanWide.com) the company dedicated to connecting sports fans nationwide, today announced Real Madrid Fan Clubs of the U.S. use its technology and services to coordinate watch parties and help join together club members and fans across the country.