pierre0913

Hey, I'm a student at Clemson and I'm looking into ways to get our student body more involved and enthusiastic about soccer.

I was looking at the NCAA attendance and couldn't notice your amazing numbers for soccer games. Is there a secret to getting all those people there? How do you manage to get all those people (I'm assuming a good bit are students) in the stands? Is there any reason other than the fact that they win? haha

Thanks in advance for any responses!
-Pierre

WayOutWestMom

ABQ is a big soccer town. Many local kids grow up playing in AYSO and other youth leagues. (Soccer is much more popular than either football or softball/baseball for ABQ kids.) So built-in audience of fans who are familiar with the game and its rules.

Add to that the fact that both the UNM men's and women's teams are very, very good--and have been for years. (Doesn't hurt that Lobo football sucks this year either....)

Add that to ABQ's simply gorgeous fall weather--and it makes for a winning combo.

Soccer team's home field is right on the main campus near the dorms too.