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Old 09-17-2024, 01:06 PM   #1189
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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18 View Post
It's a fun experience and when it's only once a week you can justify going out there.

It's funny because sometimes Spruce Meadows almost makes it feel like you're travelling to a little European town to watch a football game.

I'm not sure of the politics behind it but I can't believe Wild FC choose to go to McMahon stadium instead of trying to play at Atco field.
The Wild wanted to play at Spruce Meadows. Spruce Meadows wanted a significant fee to rent the stadium; I've heard it was 7 figures annually.

I speculate that Spruce Meadows didn't want an additional tenant and asked for a fee they knew the Wild couldn't afford. They already struggle to maintain that pitch outside of the big equestrian events.
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