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Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN
I've totally been on board with the Caps this year. I'm sold on the product and will be getting full season tix next year as opposed to half this season. But, the crowds haven't been all that impressive this year. It's kinda sad they can't get 20000 to a game, but down the highway in Seattle, they're consistently getting 35-40k. Caps are top 10 in average attendance, but it could be so much better.
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I was a little surprised that it wasn't fully packed for the Houston game that I went to. The buzz around town seemed to be quite good: banners on light posts, our waitress had a chat with us about the game (all the way over in English Bay, not near the stadium), everyone I talked to seemed to know a little about the team, etc. They have really positioned themselves as a "big league" team there, and people seem to be responding.
I can only see it improving from here, however. They are putting up some good results, play fairly exciting soccer, and some of those casual fans will be getting converted to season tickets in the coming years. As people hear about how fun it is, they'll hopefully check out a game and get hooked.
I'm trying to figure out the logistics of dragging my wife there in August for another game. I've got some air miles to use up, and it is just so quick to get to Vancouver.