I was one of the 64,000-plus visitors last week to U.S. Bank Stadium for the soccer match between Chelsea and A.C. Milan, and I was extremely disappointed that there seemed to be no real understanding that many of us are indeed futbol (soccer) fans in the metro area and that we are a more diverse population than stadium officials had ever stopped to consider.

We were European, Asian, African, Latino, and Americans of all ethnicities, religions, and colors, and we made a far more colorful crowd than I'll wager the standard NFL game attracts. In other words, we reflect the diversity and refugee-welcoming history of our wonderful state.

First, as to food, I was dumbfounded listening to the stadium board chair saying in an interview: "Who would have thought" that they would go through 600 pounds of lamb. We would have. We futbol fans are often Somali-American, Sud-American, Jewish and others who keep halal or kosher. We can't eat pork products, so lamb and chicken were really the only foods to satisfy our religious dietary restrictions. That said, we really need vegetarian options, which are our safest bet.

Second, as fans on the third tier — or any other tier for that matter — no, we can't go running around to all of the various food vendors in the hopes that some place else will have what we need. Either move the food as necessary or order more based upon the demographic base. We want to watch the game!

Third, get someone who understands futbol to run the big video screen and the timer. Don't stop the clock at 45:00 or 90:00. Stop it when the refs say it's time over. We know they keep time, and it's hard for us to know what the "extra" two minutes are if you stop it at 45:00 and the period isn't over. It's fine if the clock says 47:00 at the end of the first period.

Also, stop showing stuff during game time other than the game; it's distracting to see goal replays while there's action on the field. Do zoom in on an injury or when the game halts temporarily for a man down. We want to know who was hurt, and we can't see that from the third tier.

Fourth, my bet is that all of those milling around on the concourses were not true fans of the game. That's fine, but recognize in the future (and I hope there will be future futbol games!) that you had a lot of people there just to experience the stadium, since it was the first sporting event. Adjust accordingly for the next game or event.

Finally, thank you for allowing us to experience "the beautiful game" in a beautiful venue, and know that there are many of us who would be happy to consult on your next futbol game. Our third-tier seats allowed us to see the players on the field and the movement of the ball. I won't ever be at an American football game, but will be back for more futbol games!

Jennifer Dunn-Foster, of Northfield, is an attorney and student.