Kyle K.
1/5
Visited the Future Legends complex for the first time for a USL W League game. It was great to be able to see the game and support the people I was there for.
However, the overall experience with the venue was terrible. Firstly, you get there, and the entire complex has temporary fencing set up and looks like a construction project and/or abandoned. There is trash everywhere. We were walking up and were told by multiple people they were turned away for not being able to bring something in from metal water bottles to a small purse. We left what we were told in our vehicle and proceeded to ticketing where waited 15 minutes with two people working. Their system was slow, and unfortunately staff didn't explain things well. Was supporting the visiting team and they asked where would like to sit, so I responded by saying the area for the guest team. The staff didn't know how to respond to that and went on explaining their seating assignments, which I don't understand assigned seating for this type of game. Settled on a $5 ticket which is about the only positive for being a cheap ticket.
We proceeded to security where there were gentlemen with metal wand detectors screening everybody. Get up to them and they start looking through the clear bag I had, and I was turned away for having some sealed snacks/candy and store-bought sandwiches. They informed us of no outside food or drink. My group exits, eat our food, and head back in. I ask what is with the strict security when multiple other venues throughout the state can bring in a variety of food (obviously depending on which stadium/venue you are at, and understand some you can't). They said the tight security puts them at the same security levels and procedures as other high-end venues in the state. I found this interesting as I wouldn't classify this venue high end at all when there is trash, construction fencing, and abandoned buildings on site. One last note on this is that they were even screening a 2-3 year old girl right ahead of us.
Got to our seats and the soccer game is being played on the baseball field which is fine, but the overall seating was terrible. As to another reason this isn't a high end facility the stadium isn't even finished as they have temporary fencing with terrible netting along the foul lines which making watching a soccer game hard to watch. Their bleachers while fine, are not pushed together and have gaps in between the different sections, unfortunately, didn't take a picture of this.
Tried to give the complex benefit of the doubt on the security policies as didn't do any research ahead time. When looking at the website there is no mention of any policies and procedures. The only sign they have around the complex is a small 8x11 metal sign on one of the temporary fences as you are walking in. If they want to be that strict with security, fine, but need to do a better job of posting it so people can come better prepared.
The idea and vision of this complex is great, but from doing some research and hearing from people the complex has run into a lot of problems and that is putting it mildly, as there is a couple of lawsuits that popup when doing quick searches.
I hope this complex is able to figure it out, get everything built, and complete their vision. It would be a great venue for sports in Northern Colorado. Until that time though, there are things that they could immediately address to improve the visitor experience.
