The MECCA Sports Bar and Grill

[eroc830]

Checked out the MECCA bar next to Fiserv last night before the Bucks game.  Was pretty sweet.  Food was good.  Beer was about what I would expect, Miller Lite was $5 for a 14oz tap.  Spent some time calculating whether the large TV was more square feet than my house (I think it is).  Never seen anything like it.  Sat in a booth on the 2nd level that overlooked the lower level and the huge TV.  They have a bar on the 2nd level as well.  Also seemed like they tapped into the Fiserv Forum scoreboard and sound.  So, I assume if you watched the game from inside the bar you will be able to see the scoreboard, ribbon board, and audio just the same as if you were in the arena.  Would recommend checking it out. 

[MUfan12]

Was there for a bit pregame. It's so over the top, but in a good way. No venue really quite like it in MKE.

Any sporting event that would draw a crowd would be sweet in there. Immediately thought of a US World Cup game.

[wadesworld]

Was there for a bit pregame. It's so over the top, but in a good way. No venue really quite like it in MKE.

Any sporting event that would draw a crowd would be sweet in there. Immediately thought of a US World Cup game.

All 12 soccer fans in Milwaukee would have that place rocking.

[cheebs09]

Was there for a bit pregame. It's so over the top, but in a good way. No venue really quite like it in MKE.

Any sporting event that would draw a crowd would be sweet in there. Immediately thought of a US World Cup game.

There's very few dedicated sports bars in Milwaukee. I feel this place will do well.

[JWags85]

All 12 soccer fans in Milwaukee would have that place rocking.

Guess you've never seen Nomad on a Sat morning

[MUfan12]

All 12 soccer fans in Milwaukee would have that place rocking.

Still outnumber the 8 volleyball fans.

[wadesworld]

Still outnumber the 8 volleyball fans.

But the 8 volleyball fans actually have their country to watch when the biggest competition in the world goes on (without having to host the event to guarantee qualification).

[MUBBau]

But the 8 volleyball fans actually have their country to watch when the biggest competition in the world goes on (without having to host the event to guarantee qualification).

So you don't count the USWNT?

[HouWarrior]

The most recent I read was that the iconic Robert Indiana designed floor at the Mecca was rescued but, remained in pieces in storage.
Has all or part of the floor been acquired and on display in this "MECCA"?

[brewcity77]

But the 8 volleyball fans actually have their country to watch when the biggest competition in the world goes on (without having to host the event to guarantee qualification).

The US had made 7 straight World Cups, only hosting for one. Only 5 countries have a longer active streak. Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Spain, & South Korea. 3 of those streaks include hosting more recently than the US did. Your comment is wildly inaccurate.

[MUfan12]

The most recent I read was that the iconic Robert Indiana designed floor at the Mecca was rescued but, remained in pieces in storage.
Has all or part of the floor been acquired and on display in this "MECCA"?

The floor is still under private ownership. The guy is trying to sell it, but hasn't found the right buyer yet.

[wadesworld]

So you don't count the USWNT?

I don't.  But if we want to include the women's side of things, well, the NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four sells out an NBA arena every year for all 3 matches, has a huge convention every year, sees many teams selling out their basketball arenas for most home matches, etc.  So the whole "8 fans" thing then becomes pretty inaccurate.  The sport becomes much bigger once you throw the women's side into it.

The US had made 7 straight World Cups, only hosting for one. Only 5 countries have a longer active streak. Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Spain, & South Korea. 3 of those streaks include hosting more recently than the US did. Your comment is wildly inaccurate.

Sorry, I must've fallen asleep and missed their 1 game in the last World Cup (which brings up the next problem...if you miss their first game, you probably missed all of their games).

[The Sultan]

I don't.  But if we want to include the women's side of things, well, the NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four sells out an NBA arena every year for all 3 matches, has a huge convention every year, sees many teams selling out their basketball arenas for most home matches, etc.  So the whole "8 fans" thing then becomes pretty inaccurate.  The sport becomes much bigger once you throw the women's side into it.

Still more accurate than your 12 fans comment though.

[MU82]

Beer was about what I would expect, Miller Lite was $5 for a 14oz tap.

Do they serve any beer with actual ... what's the word I'm looking for? ... oh yeah ... flavor?

[#UnleashSean]

But the 8 volleyball fans actually have their country to watch when the biggest competition in the world goes on (without having to host the event to guarantee qualification).

Just like most things you say.. dumb and inaccurate.

[wadesworld]

Just like most things you say.. dumb and inaccurate.

It is?

Dang, guess I really did sleep through their World Cup game.

[🏀]

The US had made 7 straight World Cups, only hosting for one. Only 5 countries have a longer active streak. Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Spain, & South Korea. 3 of those streaks include hosting more recently than the US did. Your comment is wildly inaccurate.

Except, ya know man, it's the United freaking States.

[brewcity77]

Sorry, I must've fallen asleep and missed their 1 game in the last World Cup (which brings up the next problem...if you miss their first game, you probably missed all of their games).

This is a dumb take. France won the World Cup but has missed twice as many as the US since 1990. Netherlands, England, and Italy are all highly regarded nations that have missed World Cups recently.

The American equivalent of this would be saying Xavier is a garbage program because they missed the last NCAA tournament, or the Packers are terrible because they missed the playoffs last year. Good programs miss tournaments.

The reason I don't generally comment on volleyball is because I don't have a firm grasp on that landscape. I find it wise to avoid trying to seem smart about something I'm not well educated on. You are taking the opposite route. It's not a good look.

[wadesworld]

This is a dumb take. France won the World Cup but has missed twice as many as the US since 1990. Netherlands, England, and Italy are all highly regarded nations that have missed World Cups recently.

The American equivalent of this would be saying Xavier is a garbage program because they missed the last NCAA tournament, or the Packers are terrible because they missed the playoffs last year. Good programs miss tournaments.

The reason I don't generally comment on volleyball is because I don't have a firm grasp on that landscape. I find it wise to avoid trying to seem smart about something I'm not well educated on. You are taking the opposite route. It's not a good look.

Funny that you say my comparison is a bad take but then compare USA soccer to the Packers and Xavier.  As far as I can tell, the US men's team has won 1 game in bracket play since 1934.  You're right, very comparable to the Packers success in the Playoffs and to Xavier's success in the NCAA Tournament.

[The Sultan]

Funny that you say my comparison is a bad take but then compare USA soccer to the Packers and Xavier.  As far as I can tell, the US men's team has won 1 game in bracket play since 1934.  You're right, very comparable to the Packers success in the Playoffs and to Xavier's success in the NCAA Tournament.

You're wrong.  US beat Mexico back in 2002 in the round of 16.  But I also note how deftly you keep changing your arguments. 

[Mr. Nielsen]

https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/1123998686974021632

[wadesworld]

You're wrong.  US beat Mexico back in 2002 in the round of 16.  But I also note how deftly you keep changing your arguments.

So what you are saying is the US has won 1 game in bracket play since 1934? Kind of like what I just said? Wait, no, EXACTLY what I just said.

What, exactly, has changed in my arguments? The 8 volleyball fans never have to worry about not being able to watch their country play in the biggest competition in the world. Not the same for soccer. Unless, again, I was just sleeping for the one game I might've got to see them play in in the World Cup last time there was one. Certainly possible that was the case.

[The Sultan]

I thought you were including 1934. My apologies

Anyway soccer fans watch more than just their country.  There are a number of fan clubs throughout the area that watch various teams every week. Milwaukee has a pretty healthy fan-base for soccer.  Your initial implication was inaccurate.

[GooooMarquette]

The floor is still under private ownership. The guy is trying to sell it, but hasn't found the right buyer yet.

Sure would be nice if whomever buys it puts it on display at a public place. Other than the Boston Garden parquet, it's one of the most recognizable basketball courts anywhere.

ETA:

And for those ripping on soccer in the US, MN United is playing to sellout crowds at their new 20,000 seat stadium in St. Paul. They capped season tickets at 14,500 (and quickly sold out - there is now a waitlist), and held the remaining 5,500 for single game sales. The single game seats sold out in 90 seconds for the opener.

It may not be basketball, baseball or (American) football, but there are plenty of fans around.

[jutaw22mu]

Still outnumber the 8 volleyball fans.

Is volleyball even a sport?