re: How to Survive the Soccer Board

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Obviously, the major cities in the Southeast states. Any other suggestions?

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Fado - Philly - Located in the center of the city, it's a plastic-paddy pub (there is one in Atlanta and a couple more thorughout the US) that is by-far the best "soccer pub" in Philadelphia. Great bartenders, numerous screens, and a large ex-pat community from every country in the Cup.

Plough and the Stars - Philly - Located in the prettier part of downtown Philly, The Plough is an authentic Irish pub that also has a bad-arse chef. It's also the place to go in Philly if you want to watch the Cup with less annoying hipsters and less of a crowd (they only started showing matches for non-"Ploughboys" after my recommendation, so it's less well known as a soccer pub). This is also the pub responsible for Magner's sponsorship of Celtic (I can tell the story if you want). The best bartender is Johnjoe, a Scottish ex-pat who will welcome you with a smile, a sectarian song, and a barrage of cherries from across the room.

Fiddler's - South Bend, IN - A plastic-paddy pub in Notre-Dame land that most people don't know about. Food is good, nice screens, and few annoying hipsters/Notre Dame students.

Y Mochyn Du - Cardiff, Wales - Located on the river Taff, this pub is the place I'll be watching most matches. Good kitchen and it has an arrangement with some of the best breweries in Wales (along with Brains). Indoor and outdoor seating with screens in all areas.

St. George - Swansea, Wales - Located in the Uplands section of Swansea, this is where I'll be watching if not at home, Y Mochyn Du, or forced to be at one of the crappier places. By far the best kitchen of the Swansea pubs.