
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) – Hundreds of Iowa State Cyclone followers are heading to Dublin, Eire, for a historic occasion: the Aer Lingus School Soccer Basic. This marks the primary time Iowa State has performed a global sport, and followers are wanting to see the Cyclones face off towards their Farmageddon rival, Kansas State, within the season opener.
The thrill was palpable on the Des Moines airport, the place followers gathered to embark on what many described as a once-in-a-lifetime journey. “It’s actually cool to see one thing like that occur, and towards Kansas State, Farmageddon. Farmageddon in Dublin — that’s phenomenal,” stated Wyatt Teeter, a Cyclone fan from Ankeny.
Whereas the sport is the spotlight of the journey, followers are additionally trying ahead to experiencing Irish tradition. “For me, personally, I feel I at all times needed to have Guinness in Eire,” stated one fan. The Cyclone fan base, identified for its enthusiasm, as soon as drank Memphis out of Busch Gentle throughout a bowl sport.
Regardless of the ocean of Cyclone pink, they must share the aircraft with a number of Kansas State followers who will likely be making the journey as nicely. “I can take it. I can dish it again. It’s all good. We’ll have an excellent time,” stated Matt Carlile, a Wildcat fan from Urbandale.
The sport kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, promising an unforgettable begin to the faculty soccer season for followers on each side.
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