Some fan impressions of Georgia Dome soccer

More than a few Atlantans and others living in the Southeast made the trip to the Georgia Dome this week for what some admitted was the first time they had seen a soccer match in person in their lives.

A few first-hand accounts:

• Finally hooked: “If you’ve ever seen hockey live, then you’ll have somewhat of a feel for what a soccer game with two top clubs feels like.”

Now there’s a sports analogy Southerners can relate to.

• Nothing short of magical: “Getting to the seating area opened up a world of passion unlike any I’ve ever seen. If you haven’t experienced a soccer match live, imagine what you see on television only about one hundred times louder and more exhilarating.”

I would imagine the trip back home to Orlando didn’t seem as long as it truly is.

• It’s not about the money: “Drive to downtown…$3. Parking at the GA Dome… $10. Small Pizza…$7. Seeing AC Milan lose against Team America… PRICELESS!”

But how much was the ticket?