Sporting Club CEO Robb Heineman is known for being at the forefront of fan engagement among owners of the major professional sports teams. Whether it's watching a match from the KC Cauldron, buying beers for fans before a match or answering fan questions on his Twitter account, Heineman is constantly looking for ways to engage Sporting KC supporters. So it's no surprise that while celebrating his birthday on a beach in Florida, Heineman took time out of his vacation to answer fan questions about the coming season.
Below is a sample of questions asked/answered that fans will want to keep in mind as we enter the 2016 season:
Tailgating is a staple for American sports fans. So with a new professional sports team starting in the spring at Swope Soccer Village, will tailgating be allowed?
Soni Mustivar is currently out of contract with the club. How are contract negotiations going?
With a home sellout streak at 70 games, many wonder if Sporting Park - soon to be Children's Mercy Park - will undergo an expansion in the near term.
For the third straight season, Sporting KC has sold out of its allotment of 14,000 season tickets. Robb had some good news for fans on the waiting list.
If you are a fan of Sporting KC's 2015 Newcomer of the Year, you are going to like this next response.
Heineman also took a question about another newcomer who quickly became a fan favorite.
Anyone else glued to their computer/phone waiting for more Sporting KC news?
There were many memorable moments at Sporting Park in 2015. For Heineman, one stands out above the rest
How about the one thing that keeps Heineman up at night? Well that's an easy one.
Click here for the rest of Heineman's responses during his #AskAnything.
