Ian CransonsKnees

Review of Portland Family Entertainment ...

Third time I've been to an MLS match and definitel...

Third time I've been to an MLS match and definitely the best atmosphere of the 3. If you're used to European football my only warning is that whilst loud the noise is orchestrated rather than being an organic call + response between home and away fans, but this should be expected. Fans are super friendly, very committed to their team and passionate. The venue is a great mix of old and new stands, giving it a more unique feel than Vancouver or Seattle, it's actually a home for the club not just a multi purpose facility. Very clean, lots of food and drink concessions, again has that old school feel (at least where I sat) both on the terrace and under the stand. Sight lines slightly interrupted by stanchions but par for the course at older British stadia so nothing out of the ordinary. Top experience, would return if in town. Very easy to get to the stadium using the Max transit system with stops outside the stadium. Easy enough to walk into Downtown, Pearl District or Nob Hill. Makes a nice change to have a stadium actually in town rather than on an industrial park, for me this plays a large part in ensuring that the club has got personality and connection with its fans.