Heineman Speaks

Hello all. Usually Robb himself posts his words on this blog. This time, however, it will be me. The other day, Robb had a very candid conversation with David Streeter of the Topeka Capital-Journal in which he discussed CommunityAmerica Ballpark, The Trails, the players and the technical staff. Selected quotes below. See the whole story here.

"I think the proximity of the fans to the field and the sense of energy from a full stadium will add something to our club. I also believe the scarcity value of a ticket will add to the game day experience," Heineman said.

"I feel like our players have all bought in to the OnGoal/Wizards story. We care about our guys and their families a bunch. We've invested heavily in facilities and amenities that allow them to take great care of their bodies, and I think they realize the future holds great things for Wizards' players," said Heineman.

"Overall, in our opinion, this will be the most authentic soccer stadium in the US. We are focused on preserving the game environment, maximizing sound and creating unique seating options for our fans. I'm hopeful that our supporters' groups feel like they have an incredible spot to support their team. While this building will be used for other events, we want people in the US to have the opportunity to view the beautiful game as it's played around the world," he said.

"I'm extremely confident in (Technical Director) Peter (Vermes) and (Head Coach) Curt (Onalfo). They've got a very good plan on how we're going to build this club and its ethos. I'm confident that we'll take a step forward as an organization. They know they have an ownership group that supports them and is willing to provide the tool to make them successful. I'm excited to go to games and watch them play," he said.

"When we bought this team, our intention was to make decisions based on what we as an ownership group felt was best for what we believed in most - Kansas City. That remains true. This stadium and the environment that surrounds it are going to make a statement to the soccer world, and the club that calls it home has intentions to do the same."