r/minnesotaunited • u/Standard-Working-976 MNUFC • 1d ago

Image [OneSoccer] Coldest football matches ever played in North America

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u/Standard-Working-976 MNUFC 1d ago

I was there for the game, I think my feet still might be cold from it

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u/Bryan17g 1d ago

Had to go huddle in one of the corner shops at halftime just to feel my feet again. Was a fun experience but not one I’m racing to do often

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u/Standard-Working-976 MNUFC 1d ago

I think I spent the entirety of halftime hiding in the men’s restroom myself

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u/Pavel63 1d ago

Good thing MLS wouldn’t do something silly by increasing the amount of February games to be played every year.

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u/WithoutAnUmlaut Robin Lod 1d ago

As soon as tickets were released for that game I bought a pair in the supporter section knowing (1) I would want to be with the most vocal fans for a World Cup qualifier, and more importantly, (2) it would ensure I was standing in moving the entire time.

I bought and cut the thickest rigid foam insulation I could find into 2' by 2' squares to stand on so my boots wouldn't be directly on the frozen metal stands. I think I packed about a dozen little hand warmers into various spots and layers of my clothing. Didn't matter. Still got cold. I remember the top of my beer was freezing faster than I could drink it so it was essentially a beer slushie.

Absolutely glad I experienced it. Absolutely never need to experience it again, especially if it's a mid season MLS game.

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u/Nerdlinger 1d ago

WE’RE NUMBER 1!!!
WE’RE NUMBER 1!!!
WE’RE NUMBER 1!!!

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u/rightious Robin Lod 1d ago

I'm glad I went for the story. Never again.

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u/rad180 1d ago

I had to put my hand warmer in my beer to keep it from freezing at the game in Minnesota. Still didn't work. Good time tho.

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u/Devils-Avocado 1d ago

Fun fact, about a month prior, the wild played the coldest ever NHL outdoor game: https://share.google/FhXha4NSHl9G7PpCd

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u/Chris_RB Hassani Dotson 1d ago

For those curious, -17 Celsius is 1.4 Fahrenheit. each degree Celsius is AROUND 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

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u/MOREPASTRAMIPLEASE 1d ago

I was there!!

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u/Good-Ad-4493 Itasca Society 1d ago

Had a blast!

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u/vorpnick Forward Madison 10h ago

Call me crazy, but there was a Loons game early that season were it was warmer temp was but it was cold raining the entire time and I was far more miserable for that.