I wrote an angry letter to my rep a few weeks ago (not directed at her, obviously). If every season ticket holder did the same, maybe it would have some sort of effect (doubtful though). In any event, it felt good to vent.
Here is what I wrote:
Hey Kate,
Happy New Year! I just wanted to drop a quick line to you that I hope you will pass on to management. As you know, with three young children, I am not able to make many games. Despite this, I continue to renew my season tickets, as I feel its important to support the club. I have been a season ticket holder for the past 11 years.
However, Im now questioning my decision to renew. It just does not seem that the club is willing to invest in acquiring players who can be difference makers. It seems content to build through the academy and the draft. Every other club is signing DPs, and some of those signings are significant. Meanwhile, we have let our two most senior leaders go (BWP and Robles), and seen Murillo transferred to Belgium. And outside of a reserve goalkeeper and the draft, we have acquired no one. Of course, theres still time to sign new players before the season starts. But the inaction thus far has been dispiriting.
If the club is not willing to invest financially in players, I ask myself why I should invest financially in the club. Weve all seen the tarps go up the past few seasons. Theres a reason for that. And If the club keeps on its current trajectory, I have a sneaking suspicion we will see even more tarps. (I know Im likely preaching to the choir here. Since you make a living selling tickets, Im sure youre probably dying for some big signings as well.)
If you could pass this email on to management, Id appreciate it. Doubt I will get a meaningful response from someone higher up in the club, but I would be remiss if I didnt say something.
Forget the email. Just don't renew, if it's too late don't go. 5000 attendance consistently should send a signal.
I hope....
#redbullout