Bringing a professional soccer team for RI

[frymasterspeck]

I don't know who's building it, but there's a new soccer field going up on Dexter St in Central Falls.

[Baines]

Just an update for all of you that are interested, i've been researching and speaking with numerous people throughout Rhode Island and it is looking very likely that we will be placing a team in the Providence Area.

[Cotuit]

There's a thread here about the Kraft's looking for a new home for the Revolution a couple years ago. Don't know where they stand with that now.

I believe the city has speculated about a soccer stadium internally (sort of what-if sim city type of thinking about it). I'd touch base with the Panning Department to see what the city has been thinking.

[grdan]

Just another quick update, Cranston Stadium is looking like the best fit so far

[Frankie811]

Just another quick update, Cranston Stadium is looking like the best fit so far

[grdan]

Is that the one on Park Ave.? Next to stadium fish & chips?

[dgreco]

any update with Bryant? They have many open fields throughout the facility with moveable bleachers that could work. Also, the pitch the soccer team uses is very nice. Behind that is also a fieldturf stadium with seating.

[grdan]

any update with Bryant? They have many open fields throughout the facility with moveable bleachers that could work. Also, the pitch the soccer team uses is very nice. Behind that is also a fieldturf stadium with seating.

[webbage]

They do have a great complex, and have been contacted, but have yet to respond.

[grdan]

Who did you contact there?

[dgreco]

Bill Smith the Athletic Director, no word yet. They have a great facility so hopefully we will hear back.

[grdan]

Bill Smith is very hard to get a response from. I try simple things like football schedules or baseball etc... and it takes week. Something like this will take longer. I would also message the board of trustees or the president. I am sure if Bill doesn't answer they will help. Even to get on the phone call the SID Jason is very responsive and can usually be a good help.

[webbage]

Bill Smith the Athletic Director, no word yet. They have a great facility so hopefully we will hear back.

[grdan]

Bryant just got back from winter break a short while ago - that could explain the delay as well.

I would also recommend contacting other people. Try getting a hold of the president.

[grdan]

Pierce Memorial Field(East Providence) might now be a possibility, what do you guys think about that stadium? good location? easy to get to?

[BBascule]

Pierce Field has a nice feeling of permanence to it - probably because of all the stonework. I think it's already set up with ticket booths - and has lights. I don't think it's the most visible or easiest field to find on your first time out. It's very close to I 195, but kind of tucked away in the neighborhood just off of Veterans Memorial Parkway.

[Dan]

Mount Pleasant High School has a nice field with 2,000+ capacity, and its adjacent to RI College and about a mile from Olneyville which is a predominately immigrant neighborhood and potential fan base.

I think when first starting out it would work best in the city rather than out in East Providence or Cranston. The right field in Pawtucket or Central Falls would make a successful location too.

[grdan]

Mount Pleasant High School has a nice field with 2,000+ capacity, and its adjacent to RI College and about a mile from Olneyville which is a predominately immigrant neighborhood and potential fan base.

I think when first starting out it would work best in the city rather than out in East Providence or Cranston. The right field in Pawtucket or Central Falls would make a successful location too.

[webbage]

Does it have lighting, press box and Locker rooms? Cranston is now out of the frame, looking at Pierce Memorial and a few others. If anyone has suggestions please feel free to let me know!

[grdan]

Any more luck with Bryant? Try contacting the President's office?

[09/21/38]

[09/21/38]

Pierce Field is visible at night with their lights on from the Thurbers Ave. curve on RT 95. The RI state high school football championship has been played there for the last ten plus years so most sports fans in RI know how to get there. They have good lighting and a nice natural grass field.

It has been the home field for other semi-pro soccer teams over the years as well. they have a press box, bathrooms and a concession stand. The stadium can hold up to 10,000 people.

Using that field also makes the location closer to Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton which have large soccer fan bases.

[grdan]

Pierce Field is visible at night with their lights on from the Thurbers Ave. curve on RT 95. The RI state high school football championship has been played there for the last ten plus years so most sports fans in RI know how to get there. They have good lighting and a nice natural grass field.

It has been the home field for other semi-pro soccer teams over the years as well. they have a press box, bathrooms and a concession stand. The stadium can hold up to 10,000 people.

Using that field also makes the location closer to Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton which have large soccer fan bases.

[grdan]

another quick update for you all, heard back from Bryant, looks like a great option. Has anyone ever attended any of their soccer teams matches? would like to hear their thoughts on the field.

[webbage]

another quick update for you all, heard back from Bryant, looks like a great option.