On September 21st, Fresno FC hosted its biggest match of the USL regular season. The visiting Phoenix Rising FC had won 20 games in a row, handily smashing both the USL and North American record streaks, but the Foxes were able to secure a dramatic 2-1 win against the title favorites in a match where all three goals came after the 65th minute.



At first glance, it was another major step forward for the second-year club in Northern California, but the reality is that Fresno FC is far from stable. According to sources, the players were assembled for a team meeting in early September and informed that it was a “50/50” proposition that Fresno FC has a team next year.



It’s a shock twist of fate for a club founded in 2017 that currently sits second in the Western Conference. But despite this strong on-field performance, the team is struggling to capture greater interest in the Fresno market. Their average attendance of 3,895 is down 18% from their...