In the late 80’s a college classmate and I who were studying abroad attended an FA cup quarterfinal between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at Highbury in northern London. As an away supporter – I was and am a Nottingham Forest fan – strict protocol was in place to protect my safety. Along with hundreds of other Forest fans, we were funneled into the visitors’ entrance gate flanked by riot police on horseback.
Saturday, I attended an MLS regular season game between the Houston Dynamo and Minnesota United at BBVA Compass stadium as an away supporter.