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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Despite the politics, I would be elated to see World Cup soccer in Edmonton. Besides, the soccer community seems to do better here than in Calgary by a large margin.
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I would also like to see the World Cup in Edmonton. But looking outside of the big events, I don't think their soccer scene is much further ahead of Calgary's. Just like Calgary, Edmonton really is a two sport (hockey and football) city, and has yet to really embrace soccer.
Edmonton has great support for the big events like the Women's World Cup, but both cities face the same problems in supporting the local game. Outside of the NASL drama, FC Edmonton folded because they couldn't get crowds, couldn't get corporate sponsorship, and received no support from the city. I would actually argue that Calgary has better corporate support of Calgary Foothills than Edmonton ever got for FC Edmonton.
Plus, their supporters scene has been in absolute shambles for a few years, although with the loss of the club those that have remained seem to be working together now.