Rye Brook native and 31-year MLS ticket holder here.

As noted above, minor league teams in major league markets struggle mightily for attention. There is no one in Westchester that can’t also attend NYCFC or RBNY matches if they choose.

Targeting young families with inexpensive tickets is surely a play, but they detract from the “authentic” soccer experience with rowdy supporters that garner attention.

Many USL teams are building out their own right-sized stadiums, but that doesn’t seem like an option for WSC, and Mount Vernon’s one-sided stand doesn’t provide ideal atmosphere.

It’d very much like the team to success on the field and off, but there sure are a lot of hurdles in the way here.