A new downtown viewing spot has been established for Sounders supporters. The Monterey Cafe at 9 N. Washington (downstairs and around the corner from the A Club). After separating from A Club, I approached the owners of The Monterey about letting me show the Seattle-Portscum match and it went off so well that they agreed to purchase direct kick so I could show every Sounders game. The Monterey wasn't known for being soccer or Sounders friendly, but apparently we impressed them enough to be invited here and make it home.
If you frequent Tecate, you should continue to do so, in no way am I trying to not consolidate or create separation. There are lots of fans in the area that are looking for places to watch and support. If you have kids and can't take them into a bar - go to Tecate. If you can handle knife wielding drunks and really, really foul language - come to The Monterey. The Monterey serves food (pizzas, bbq, sandwiches, wings,etc.), which is a plus and they also have a bar side and a cafe side and 6 flat screen TV's. Some under 21 people could watch the games on the cafe side, but again this is mostly a spot for getting rowdy.
For those of you who came to the Portscum match, THANKS! An impressive showing of more than 30 people was greatly appreciated. Way to keep the chants going!
Anyways... I got the Open Cup game hooked up via streaming laptop tonight (Wed 7/13) at The Monterey if you wanna check it out.
Cheers!