by Abby Woodside, Gonzaga ’24 Intern
Are you a season ticket holder for Spokane Velocity FC or Spokane Zephyr FC? If so, you probably had the pleasure of meeting Logan, Dalton, or Cory as you secured awesome seats in ONE Spokane Stadium. Cory Howerton, director of ticket sales and service, Dalton O’Brien, assistant manager of season ticket sales, and Logan Robben, assistant manager of group sales comprise our ticket team.
Besides helping fans purchase tickets, this group will also work with Public Facilities District (PFD) staff to help assure everything from parking to locating seats is an easy process so fans can focus on the thrill of the match. The team has already started preparing for Spokane Velocity FC’s first home game on March 16.
Logan, Dalton, and Cory have already helped thousands of fans secure their season ticket seats, with Spokane Velocity FC currently leading USL League One in season ticket sales. Cory acknowledges that these sales exhibit just how ready Spokane is to show the world what it means to be a pro soccer fan. Cory, Dalton, and Logan are just as excited and can’t wait to help even more people get season tickets.
These three have a lot of ticket sales experience under their belts. Before joining USL Spokane, Cory and Dalton worked in ticket sales for the Seattle Sea Dragons (XFL pro men’s football) and Logan for the Chicago Red Stars (NWSL pro women’s soccer). In just a single day, Cory sold 1,500 tickets to a Boy Scout Council for the Seattle Sea Dragons, and Logan sold 300 to a group for the Chicago Red Stars. These two aren’t the only ones who have delighted scores of fans with tickets. Dalton just sold 114 tickets a couple of weeks ago for Spokane Velocity FC.
While this trio is helping to support the team from outside the stadium seats, they do have an idea of which sections they would pick if they bought season tickets. All three of them would sit center pitch in sections 205 or 105.
Logan responded, “Section 105 towards the top rows. It’s center pitch and on the west sideline so it’s one if not the best seat in the house. Plus, you get in-seat food and beverage service!” Dalton also chose 105 for the excitement of being right by the tunnel to see the players run out.
Cory diverted from his ticketing team and argued that 205 would be one of the best sections. “These seats have great elevation to see the entire pitch. If you’re interested in how plays develop and the nuances of the match, these seats are unbelievable.”
The section certainly plays a role in the fan experience, but sometimes the match is so electric that no matter the seats, the game is never forgotten. Logan, Dalton, and Cory, respectively, have been lucky enough to attend some of these memorable matches. Logan recalls his favorite as Chelsea vs. Dortmund in a friendly at Soldier Field. Dalton vividly remembers the Carabao Cup in 2017 where he saw Bristol City beat Manchester United. And Cory relishes two Seattle Sounders victories at Lumen Field during the 2019 MLS Cup and 2022 Concacaf Champions League Final. Just imagine the unforgettable matches on the horizon at ONE Spokane pitch.
Being part of a soccer organization that brings magical games to life can be hard work, as we have seen in Ted Lasso, and each of these three embody one of the characters within the show for various reasons. Dalton reasoned he would be Coach Beard because you never know what he will say, and he is loyal. Logan thought he would be Ted because he has the mustache and is from the Midwest. Lastly, Cory responded he would be Roy Kent because he uses the F-word as a comma. Just as Coach Beard, Ted, and Roy Kent fit together to help create an inspiring soccer team, Logan, Dalton, and Cory have worked swimmingly to help bring together Velocity and Zephyr fan bases that are sure to rock ONE Spokane Stadium.
For questions about tickets, or to get your season tickets while they last, please contact Cory, Logan, or Dalton at (509) 202-0096 or via email at tickets@uslspokane.com.
