I am beyond frustrated after the Wednesday match. This feels like the straw that broke the Red Bull’s back and I need to get this off my chest. Feel free to add your thoughts in the comments as well.
Here goes:
As a dedicated season ticket holder, I still want RBNY to succeed, but I am rapidly losing hope.
The upcoming Legends Row induction for Bradley Wright-Phillips hits hard. BWP embodied the passion, leadership, and heart we used to have at this club. It reminds me of the hope we once felt.
For me, the problems fall into two main categories:
Sporting side:
ECM and other veterans barely getting minutes while the team leans heavily on youth. Performance feels near an all-time low, the side looks disjointed, and there is almost no transparent communication about the sporting direction or plan. Only poor Michael continuing with the same post-match lines. This is going to grow old and I could say that it already has. We need to adapt. When something doesn’t work you fix it. Without veteran balance and guidance, we are failing to win now or develop players properly. If we intend to continue with a practice-run, matinee performance, we should expect matinee pricing, right?
Business and fan experience side:
It is becoming embarrassing to support this club. There is a growing disconnect between ownership and the fanbase.
Rising prices, low-quality play, mediocre overpriced concessions, removal of fan spaces (even small slights like the soda fountain cup), poor mobile ticketing, parking and traffic issues, and zero meaningful communication make it feel like we are being milked while the experience worsens. Season ticket value has taken a real hit.(I struggled to literally give away my extra tickets last month)
A winning team on the field brings fans, tickets, and revenue.
Successful MLS clubs like Portland, Seattle, Atlanta United, and LAFC prove that better atmospheres, strong supporter integration, fan zones, and quality concessions at fair prices are possible.
I have invested years and real money into RBNY, but I am at my wits end. This feels like blatant disregard for the people who show up.
Leadership can fix this: balance the squad with veterans, restore fan spaces and value, improve matchday operations, and start real communication with supporters.
If you cater to us, we will spend money with you. After all, this is a business venture to ownership. But to us, it means so much more than profit. We actually care about this club.
We are still here and want to believe. But we need real change, and we need it soon. Red Runs Deep, but it desperately needs direction.