At the start of our program we all went to a chelsea soccer game and experienced what it was like. Even though we didn't go in it still was awesome to see the stadium and really feel the vibe of what a real football game is like. is an English football club based in Fulham, London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Their home is the 41,837-seat stamford Bridge stadium, where they have played since their establishment. Chelsea's regular kit colours are royal blue shirts and shorts with white socks. The club's crest has been changed several times in attempts to re-brand the club and modernise its image. The current crest, featuring a ceremonial lion rampant regardant holding a staff, is a modification of the one introduced in the early 1950s.
Walking around the stadium we were able to see a little of the game and it really was awesome. Being able to see all of the fans standing up and cheering for their home team really made me realize how much pride in place they had and the respect they had for the club. Being a fan in America is nothing compared to being a fan in London. Especially a fan for the Chelsea F.C. Pride in place was very apparent here in the way they were screaming and yelling at the top of your lungs. They really loved where they were from and were going to show it.
I also noticed a sense of tradition watching the game. A lot of the fans there knew everything there was to know about the club and what they stood for. Tradition was everywhere and this was especially apparent when I saw a dad and his kid go to the game dressed in the same gear so excited to watch it. It was a tradition to them to go and watch the match father and son. Even though it was very loud and abusive on the field, it was still a tradition that a father and his son had in their family.
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