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Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang
Since we're talking attendance, here is how attendance looks league-wide:
Spring:
Fall:
Source: Soccerway
Cavalry isn't too bad, all things considered. Halifax is simply stunning. Edmonton, York9, and Pacific are underwhelming.
Cavalry can only go up next year once pricing has been adjusted a bit. I honestly feel that they can average 4,500 to 5,000 next year, which would better reflect the demand in this market. Having more people through the gate, even at a lower cost, will help the bottom line through concessions, merch, beer, and parking.
Is York9's stadium their permanent home? That's such a shame given the population around there. It would be easy to blame Toronto FC having a stronghold there, but if they played in a more intimate venue, it would be a lot more appealing. I seem to recall that their pricing was pretty wild as well. I have never been in person, but it looks and sounds dead. I don't really care, mind you, other than that I would like to see league-wide stability. |
I think Cavalry can average over 4000 next year. As far as I know, most people that attend a game have been satisfied with the experience. Combine that with another year of marketing, some decreases in ticket prices (if the rumours I've heard are accurate), and a good team on the pitch I think that is an achievable figure.
Consider this, no soccer team in Calgary has averaged this many fans since the Boomers, and they folded after one year. The bar is very low, but Cavalry will be the most successful professional soccer team in this city after just the one year.
What this really highlights to me is that Edmonton is no good. This is the only club in the league that has a semblance of history behind it. They had a 9 year head start on everyone else in all aspects of the game, and their attendance has dropped significantly from their last season.