Denver soccer fans can meet former USMNT goalkeeper Tony Meola on Friday, March 22, at the “Protection is Our Game” Allstate Fan Zone before kickoff of the U.S. versus Costa Rica match. The Allstate Fan Zone, a fun and interactive fan experience, will be set up in the VIP East Lot at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Meola autograph session from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
“There are a lot of parallels for how Allstate protects communities across the country and what goalkeepers do to protect the net during a match,” says Meola. “As for the Allstate Fan Zone, this is where we interact with fans prior to kickoff just outside of the respective stadium. I sign autographs and take pictures, and Allstate has a lot of other activities to get fans ready for the action, including ticket upgrade opportunities and poster-making stations.”
Don’t have tickets yet? Read on. One dedicated reader will receive two free tickets to the match by adding a comment below in response to the following question: What is the name of the equipment and apparel brand Meola owns? The answer can be found in the Exclusive interview with former USMNT goalkeeper Tony Meola article. Answers must be posted by 10 a.m. MT, and the winner will be chosen randomly from the correct comments.
Meola, who was recently inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame – Class of 2012, represented the USMNT in three FIFA World Cups; recorded 31 shutouts as USMNT goalkeeper; and starred in the net for the Kansas City Wizards (Sporting KC) from 1999 to 2004, leading the team to the MLS Cup title in 2000, when he was also named League MVP.
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