The Central Valley has had soccer teams before – the Fresno Freeze, Fresno Fuego, among others. However, this team felt different, and you know what? So did the crowd.
More than 7,000 fans braved the cold weather Saturday night to witness the debut of Fresno’s first professional soccer team, Fresno Football Club. The excitement grew minute by minute as the kickoff approached.
The Foxes lost their Saturday night opener, but the positives can’t be understated. This team of Central Valley products and acquisitions from abroad can play. They have pace. They have talent. But, more importantly, they have the character that fits the mold of the Valley.