Michael Arace commentary: A thrilling start, but no reward | CrewXtra

Warzycha has done some good things, but he was being a total joke last night.
Why take out Ekpo and Rogers and put in Lenhart and Burns. If Ekpo and Rogers play almost 80 minutes with out giving up a goal, I'm sure they can last the next 10 minutes.
I hate these defensive minded substitutions. What has Lenhart and Burns done through out the season that deserves any kind of playing time?

If our GM Mark McCullers even makes mention 1 derogatory comment concerning the attendance on a nigh perfect November saturday game, he only has himself to blame. A poor marketing campaign and exhorbitant ticket prices ($31 for upper sideline) yield the exact result we see on Saturday. 3000+ in the Nordecke (sold out) and 7000 in the rest of the stadium. 1/3 of the paying audience within a demographic of single 18-30yr old men (and women).

A family of 4 x $31 =$124 tickets +$7 parking.$131 for 1 weekend game(not including any non essentials such as food or drink). Per previous articles in the Dispatch and other cited comments, this family of 4 is the Crew's target demographic.

Still the cheapest professional sporting event in the area, but in todays market/economy there needs to be added value to that experience. A digital billboard, 1 radio spot and various printed ads in free newspapers (dispatch exlcuded) are not going to create a buzz amongst their target audience.

Best solution is to cater to the core and your base, then work on the suburbs and fringe. Perhaps McCullers should switch to politics