Logistical nightmare, expensive, not worth it
by Austin, TX on 11/19/23Q2 Stadium - AustinThe logistics of getting to the stadium were a joke; no flow to traffic, no additional personnel directing traffic, just road closures. The parking lot we paid $60+ to be in was basically a construction site with no lighting and a bunch of people in vests standing around not helping. The ground was uneven, random curbs everywhere, no light; saw an old man roll his ankle and the only thing a parking attendant said was “watch your language.” Real classy, glad you made sure he was ok. The gates were the only easy part, got in quickly without any hiccups. Concession lines were long & slow, the workers appeared confused about why people were ordering food and in somewhat of a hurry (I missed the start of the second half because I was standing waiting for a burger). The game itself was fine; the team played poorly but still won, and it was exciting to see the stars. The cost of the tickets was outrageous and 100% the reason the game didn’t sell out. If USSF actually wanted to grow the game they’d stop making every . single . consumer . interaction a cash grab. It’s inhibiting the growth of the game and costing them long-term money. Overall, I wouldn’t pay to attend another USSF game (in any city, but especially here) until they figure it out.