I would have really liked to be able to get up there for this match. It's going to be great to watch, fingers crossed that US Soccer is ready for the streaming traffic.
Frankly, I'm shocked that Red Wolves haven't promoted the match on their end. You would think they'd want to do everything they can to show up CFC, even though the revenue will go to them
How was Finley --the home venue of CFC-- decided as for the game, instead of the Red Wolves' stadium? Was this based on some kind of seeding or points (goal differential, etc.)?
Also: how is "Missionary Ridge Mashup" as another entrant for the "civil war" (*) Derby nickname??
(*) The Battle of Chattanooga was a pivotal event during the Civil War, too. The Union garrison in the city almost starved to death during the Confederate siege that was finally lifted by Grant & Sherman
I agree, it is very bizarre. It's equally strange that they have made no mention of the match on any of their social media channels. Hosting or not, you would think they would want the marketing opportunities this game provides?!
That's baffling that the Red Wolves didn't even bother to bid, since the home team gets basically all the revenue: tickets, parking, concessions, merch, etc. What kind of business model walks away from what is easily several hundred thousand dollars?? (3000 fans x $50 (ticket, parking, food/beverages, etc.) = $ 150,000 )
My understanding also when asked is that CFC asked to host, and we assume the Red Wolves did not. From speaking to CFC staff I know that putting on such a big event, at such short notice was an incredibly difficult task. It may be that the Red Wolves simply felt they wouldn't be able to turn a cup tie around in two weeks. They've done nothing to promote the game themselves as away team, so it may be that their focus is elsewhere.
I would have really liked to be able to get up there for this match. It's going to be great to watch, fingers crossed that US Soccer is ready for the streaming traffic.
Frankly, I'm shocked that Red Wolves haven't promoted the match on their end. You would think they'd want to do everything they can to show up CFC, even though the revenue will go to them
How was Finley --the home venue of CFC-- decided as for the game, instead of the Red Wolves' stadium? Was this based on some kind of seeding or points (goal differential, etc.)?
Also: how is "Missionary Ridge Mashup" as another entrant for the "civil war" (*) Derby nickname??
(*) The Battle of Chattanooga was a pivotal event during the Civil War, too. The Union garrison in the city almost starved to death during the Confederate siege that was finally lifted by Grant & Sherman
I agree, it is very bizarre. It's equally strange that they have made no mention of the match on any of their social media channels. Hosting or not, you would think they would want the marketing opportunities this game provides?!
It is my understanding that the Red Wolves did not put in a bid to host.
That's baffling that the Red Wolves didn't even bother to bid, since the home team gets basically all the revenue: tickets, parking, concessions, merch, etc. What kind of business model walks away from what is easily several hundred thousand dollars?? (3000 fans x $50 (ticket, parking, food/beverages, etc.) = $ 150,000 )
My understanding also when asked is that CFC asked to host, and we assume the Red Wolves did not. From speaking to CFC staff I know that putting on such a big event, at such short notice was an incredibly difficult task. It may be that the Red Wolves simply felt they wouldn't be able to turn a cup tie around in two weeks. They've done nothing to promote the game themselves as away team, so it may be that their focus is elsewhere.