I don't follow Elm Coty too closely but what makes you think it was them? Everything I've read from the owners of Hartford FC sounds like they are all in to bring the club to higher heights. Hey also seem to have a bigger following. Just curious as I don't know a thing about Elm City other then the fact they had a great seasonI'm betting it is Elm City. They seem to have bigger dreams. On of the three bidders for the Harbor Yard contract in Bridgeport was an unnamed soccer ownership group with interests in U. S. and Brazilian teams. It was clearly Elm City.
I'm betting it is Elm City. They seem to have bigger dreams. On of the three bidders for the Harbor Yard contract in Bridgeport was an unnamed soccer ownership group with interests in U. S. and Brazilian teams. It was clearly Elm City.
Elm City drew 3K (capacity +) for the final so they are building a following. More importantly, they wouldn't bid for control of a 5,500 seat stadium if they didn't have bigger ambitions. The same owners have a team in one of Brazil's provincial leagues so they are also committed to investing in soccer ownership as a business.I don't follow Elm Coty too closely but what makes you think it was them? Everything I've read from the owners of Hartford FC sounds like they are all in to bring the club to higher heights. Hey also seem to have a bigger following. Just curious as I don't know a thing about Elm City other then the fact they had a great season
True on your bidding statement but in the same boat, Hartford FC has tried multiple times to get Hartford to allow them to play and upgrade Dillon Stadium. No clue how accurate all the info is on who would pay for it but it sounds like Hartford FC has big hopes too.Elm City drew 3K (capacity +) for the final so they are building a following. More importantly, they wouldn't bid for control of a 5,500 seat stadium if they didn't have bigger ambitions. The same owners have a team in one of Brazil's provincial leagues so they are also committed to investing in soccer ownership as a business.
After the "NASL to an upgraded Dillon" fraud charges and the DD Stadium contractor fiasco, combined with Hartford's virtual bankruptcy, I'll be surprised if anything happens with Dillon. It's a low budget high school facility that would require a complete rebuild for upgraded use. At least it is a football/soccer layout, but from a facilities perspective, it doesn't compare to Harbor Yard or any post 1980s stadium.
If it's Hartford FC looking to move up, I'll bet they would use neither Dillon nor their current home at CCSU's small capacity soccer field as they wouldn't meet the requirements for a higher level of play. I wonder what they have in mind?
Why the perception that Hartford FC has a stronger fanbase? I didn't go to any of their games, but when I was passing through NB I stopped to take a look at their field and it looked like it would seat 1,000 at best so the crowds couldn't have been huge. Is there a strong supporter's club or other reason to think they have particularly strong fan support?