Philip: Interesting piece! But can you elaborate on the following three items? Thanks much!
1. The Utah Red Wolves SC USL Academy seems to be affiliated with the Chattanooga Red Wolves first team (the latter's logo is prominent on the Academy website!) --but why is it based in Utah?? Is the owner of both an avid skier or hiker with a second hone in Park City (where the Academy is located)?
2. Has the owner of the Red Wolves been featured in the local media or press, or any recent interviews available? The ownership seems enigmatic --would be great to have visibility into what the short-term and long-term vision is....
3. How has the Red Wolves preseason gone? Is there any social media coverage of it?
1. The owner - Bob Martino - has his primary residence in Park City, UT.
2. One of the biggest complaints from local supporters has been the recent lack of visibility in the community or social media presence. The FO underwent a restructuring in the offseason and downsized their staff. IMO this is likely the main contributor to this. I have noticed an uptick in their social media presence as the season approaches so hopefully they are beginning to right the ship.
3. Preseason went pretty well from what I hear. I don't know specific results but I believe they had a winning record.
His sons have been involved in club soccer. IDK if any of them are still academy-age or not. One of his sons lives in the Chattanooga area and works in the organization.
Teams I'm aware of that they played in the preseason were Birmingham, Huntsville, & Knoxville.
Philip: Interesting piece! But can you elaborate on the following three items? Thanks much!
1. The Utah Red Wolves SC USL Academy seems to be affiliated with the Chattanooga Red Wolves first team (the latter's logo is prominent on the Academy website!) --but why is it based in Utah?? Is the owner of both an avid skier or hiker with a second hone in Park City (where the Academy is located)?
2. Has the owner of the Red Wolves been featured in the local media or press, or any recent interviews available? The ownership seems enigmatic --would be great to have visibility into what the short-term and long-term vision is....
3. How has the Red Wolves preseason gone? Is there any social media coverage of it?
1. The owner - Bob Martino - has his primary residence in Park City, UT.
2. One of the biggest complaints from local supporters has been the recent lack of visibility in the community or social media presence. The FO underwent a restructuring in the offseason and downsized their staff. IMO this is likely the main contributor to this. I have noticed an uptick in their social media presence as the season approaches so hopefully they are beginning to right the ship.
3. Preseason went pretty well from what I hear. I don't know specific results but I believe they had a winning record.
Thanks for the answers! I'm guess Bob has a son who is on the Red Wolves academy team in Park City? Who did the Red Wolves play during the preseason?
His sons have been involved in club soccer. IDK if any of them are still academy-age or not. One of his sons lives in the Chattanooga area and works in the organization.
Teams I'm aware of that they played in the preseason were Birmingham, Huntsville, & Knoxville.
That's great about the Red Wolves success against those decent teams