LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB SURVEY

Q1 Are you answering this survey on behalf of yourself/family, your business, or both?
Q2 How would you characterize your interest in soccer?
Q3 Do you currently watch soccer on television or through the Internet?
Q4 Which soccer league(s) or events do you currently watch on television or through the Internet? Select all that apply
 
Q5 Which country will you cheer for in the 2018 World Cup?
 
Q6 Is anyone in your household currently involved with an amateur soccer league or organization?
Q7 How would you describe their current involvement with an amateur soccer league or organization? Select all that apply
 
Q8 Which youth soccer organization are you (your children) currently affiliated with? Select all that apply.
 
Q9 How would you characterize your interest in Major League Soccer (MLS)?
Q10 Have you attended a MLS match in Southern California in the past?
Q11 For which current or past Southern California-area MLS club(s) have you attended a home match in the past? Select all that apply

CHIVAS USA ATTENDANCE

Q12 On average, how many Chivas USA home matches did you attend per season?
Q13 On average, how many tickets did you purchase for each Chivas USA home match you attended?
 
Q14 What type of ticket did you purchase for Chivas USA home matches? Select all that apply
Q15 When was the last year you (your company) purchased a season/premium ticket package for Chivas USA?
 

LA GALAXY ATTENDANCE

Q16 Did you purchase tickets for LA Galaxy home matches this season?
Q17 What type of ticket did you purchase for LA Galaxy home matches this season? Select all that apply
Q18 On average, how many LA Galaxy home matches do you attend in a season? It should be noted that there were 21 home matches during the 2013-14 season
Q19 On average, how many tickets do you purchase for each LA Galaxy home match you attend?
 
Q20 On average, how much did you spend per seat, per game on your occasional ticket purchase?
 
Q21 On average, how much did you spend per seat on your partial season ticket package?
 
Q22 On average, how much did you spend per seat on your full season ticket package?
 
Q23 On average, how much did you spend per seat on your premium seat ticket package?
 

LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB

Q24 Are you aware that Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) will begin play in MLS for the 2018 season?
Q25 How would you characterize your attitude towards LAFC beginning play in MLS for the 2018 season?
Q26 Are you aware of LAFC’s efforts to construct a new soccer-specific stadium located adjacent to Exposition Park and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?
Q27 How would you characterize your interest in purchasing tickets to LAFC matches?
Q28 On a scale of 1 to 7, with “1” being “Not Important” and “7” being “Very Important”, please indicate the importance of the following stadium amenities in your (your company’s) decision to purchase tickets at a new soccer-specific stadium.
  1 - Not Important   2   3   4   5   6   7 - Very Important  
  Food options from local restaurants              
  Craft brewery              
  In-stadium restaurant              
  Vegetarian / gluten-free offerings              
  Mobile food and beverage ordering with in-seat delivery              
  Credit card-only concession lines              
  Family restrooms / baby changing areas              
  Shaded seating areas              
  Dedicated club supporter seating area              
  Dedicated club supporter club lounge area              
  Standing room-only areas              
  Children's play areas / child care facilities              
  Premium seating options (i.e. club seats, loge boxes, luxury suites)              
  In-concourse club branding (i.e. logos, photos of players, etc.)              
  In-stadium water features (i.e. pools, hot tub, etc.)              
  In-stadium Wi-Fi network              
  Cellular phone charging stations              
  Ability to access instant replays/statistics from smart phone              
  In-stadium Spanish simulcast              
  LED ribbon boards              
  Post-game entertainment (i.e. concerts, fireworks, etc.)              
  On-site team store              
  On-site night club open on matchday and non-matchdays              
  Tailgating or pre-match party              
  Pre-match fan zones located outside the stadium              
  Space to host conferences, meetings, and other events on non-matchdays              
Q29 What type of food do you most like to consume at sports and entertainment venues? Select all that apply
 
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SEAT LOCATION PREFERENCE

A new soccer-specific stadium could offer a variety of General and Club Seating options located around the field.

General Seating locations would include standard-sized stadium seats and access to general public concessions, restrooms, and entrances.

Club Seating would also be available and offer the best views in the stadium and could include wider, padded seats with more leg room, access to private climate-controlled lounge spaces with upscale food and beverage options, private restrooms, private stadium entrances, and access to preferred parking, among other such benefits.  

The following seating map shows the locations of General (Light Blue) and Club Seat (Dark Blue) options:

Q31 Please indicate which seating option(s) you would be interested in purchasing for the season in a new soccer-specific stadium. Select all that apply

GENERAL SEATING LOCATION PREFERENCE

General Seating could be located in a variety of areas in a new soccer-specific stadium, including:
1. Lower Level Sideline (Black Sections) - Standard-sized stadium seats located in the lower seating level along the west and east sidelines with access to general public concessions, restrooms, and entrances.

2.
Upper Level Sideline (Light Blue Sections) - Standard-sized stadium seats located in the upper seating level along the east sidelines with access to general public concessions, restrooms, and entrances.

3.
South Stand Behind the Goal (Red Section) - Standard-sized stadium seats located in the south stand behind the goal with access to general public concessions, restrooms, and entrances.
4. Supporters Section (Dark Blue Section) - The Supporters Section would consist of bleacher seating located in the north stand behind the goal with access to general public concessions, restrooms, and entrances. Supporters would most likely stand throughout the entirety of the match, singing songs, playing instruments and waving flags.

Q32 The previous seating chart provides four possible General Seating locations. Please indicate which general seating areas you would consider purchasing for LAFC home matches, understanding that the most prime locations would be more expensive. Select all that apply

CLUB SEATING LOCATION PREFERENCE

Club Seating could be located in a variety of areas in a new soccer-specific stadium. The following table and corresponding seating chart provide an overview of seven potential Club Seat concepts:

Q33 The previous seating chart provides seven possible Club Seating locations in a new soccer-specific stadium. Please indicate which general seating areas you would consider purchasing for LAFC home matches. Select all that apply

GENERAL SEATS

SUPPORTERS SECTION

Q34 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing season tickets located in the supporters section of a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $750 per seat ($44 per game) and included tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches?
Q35 What if the annual price was $675 per seat ($40 per game)?
Q36 What if the annual price was $600 per seat ($35 per game)?
Q37 If you (your company) decided to purchase season tickets located in the supporters section, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q38 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q39 With how many other parties would you share a full season ticket package?
 

SOUTH STAND BEHIND THE GOAL

Q40 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing season tickets located behind the goals in the South Stand of a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $850 per seat ($50 per game) and included tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches?
Q41 What if the annual price was $775 per seat ($46 per game)?
Q42 What if the annual price was $700 per seat ($41 per game)?
Q43 If you (your company) decided to purchase season tickets located behind the goal in the South Stand, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q44 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q45 With how many other parties would you share a full season ticket package?
 

UPPER LEVEL SIDELINE

Q46 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing season tickets located along the sidelines of the upper level on the east side of a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $950 per seat ($56 per game) and included tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches?
Q47 What if the annual price was $875 per seat ($51 per game)?
Q48 What if the annual price was $800 per seat ($47 per game)?
Q49 If you (your company) decided to purchase season tickets located along the sidelines of the upper level, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q50 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q51 With how many other parties would you share a full season ticket package?
 

LOWER LEVEL SIDELINE

Q52 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing season tickets located along the sidelines of the lower level of a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $1,100 per seat ($65 per game) and included tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches?
Q53 What if the annual price was $1,000 per seat ($59 per game)?
Q54 What if the annual price was $900 per seat ($53 per game)?
Q55 If you (your company) decided to purchase season tickets located along the sidelines of the lower level, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q56 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q57 With how many other parties would you share a full season ticket package?
 

CLUB SEATS

WEST CLUB SEATS

A new soccer-specific stadium could include club seats located just above the lower level on the west side. Features and amenities associated with West Club Seats could include:

   
·Wider, padded seats, with more legroom
    ·Access to an outdoor private club space offering spectacular views of downtown Los Angeles
    ·Upscale food and beverages available for purchase
    ·Private restrooms
    ·Tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches
    ·First right to purchase tickets to all other events hosted at the stadium


Q58 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing West Club Seats at a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $2,500 per seat ($147 per game)?
Q59 What if the annual price was $2,250 per seat ($132 per game)?
Q60 What if the annual price was $2,000 per seat ($118 per game)?
Q61 If you (your company) decided to purchase West Club Seats, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q62 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season club seat ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q63 With how many other parties would you share a full season club seat ticket package?
 

WEST SIDELINE CLUB SEATS

A new soccer-specific stadium could include club seats located along the sideline of the lower level on the west side. Amenities associated with West Sideline Club Seats could include:

   
·Wider, padded seats, with more legroom
    ·Access to a climate-controlled club lounge located directly behind the seating area
    ·All-inclusive food and beverages
    ·Private restrooms
    ·Tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches
    ·First right to purchase tickets to all other events hosted at the stadium

Q64 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing West Sideline Club Seats at a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $3,000 per seat ($176 per game)?
Q65 What if the annual price was $2,750 per seat ($162 per game)?
Q66 What if the annual price was $2,500 per seat ($147 per game)?
Q67 If you (your company) decided to purchase West Sideline Club Seats, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q68 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season club seat ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q69 With how many other parties would you share a full season club seat ticket package?
 

WEST FIELD LEVEL CLUB SEATS

A new soccer-specific stadium could include club seats located in the lower seating level on the centerline on the west side. Features and amenities associated with West Field Level Club Seats could include:

   
·Wider, padded seats, with more legroom
    ·Access to a climate-controlled club lounge at field level
    ·Ability to watch players enter and exit the field, as well as live post match player and manager press conferences
    ·All-inclusive food and beverages
    ·Private restrooms
    ·Tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches
    ·First right to purchase tickets to all other events hosted at the stadium


Q70 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing West Field Level Club Seats at a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $3,500 per seat ($206 per game)?
Q71 What if the annual price was $3,250 per seat ($191 per game)?
Q72 What if the annual price was $3,000 per seat ($176 per game)?
Q73 If you (your company) decided to purchase West Field Level Club Seats, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q74 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season West Field Level Club Seat ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q75 With how many other parties would you share a full season West Field Level Club Seat ticket package?
 

WEST PLAYER BOX SEATS

    A new soccer-specific stadium could include club seats located in the first three (3) rows of the lower level on the west side. Features and amenities associated with West Player Box Seats could include:

   
·Limited number of seats located directly next to the player benches
    ·Wider, padded seats, with more legroom
    ·Access to a climate-controlled club lounge at field level
    ·Ability to watch players enter and exit the field, as well as live post match player and manager press conferences
    ·All-inclusive food and beverages
    ·Private restrooms
    ·Tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches
    ·First right to purchase tickets to all other events hosted at the stadium



Q76 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing West Player Box Seats at a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $6,000 per seat ($353 per game)?
Q77 What if the annual price was $5,500 per seat ($324 per game)?
Q78 What if the annual price was $5,000 per seat ($294 per game)?
Q79 If you (your company) decided to purchase West Player Box Seats, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q80 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season West Player Box Seat ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q81 With how many other parties would you share a full season West Player Box Seat ticket package?
 

DIRECTOR’S BOX SEATS

A new soccer-specific stadium could include Director’s Box seats located at the top of the lower level on the west side. Features and amenities associated with Director’s Box Seats could include:

   
·Best view to the on-field action
    ·Opportunity to mingle and socialize with club ownership and executives, celebrities, and other VIP match attendees.
    ·Most comfortable seats in the stadium
    ·Access to an ultra-exclusive club lounge with luxurious décor and finishes
    ·All-inclusive, high-end dining experience
    ·Private restrooms
    ·Tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches
    ·First right to purchase tickets to all other events hosted at the stadium


Q82 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing Director’s Box Seats at a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $7,000 per seat ($412 per game)?
Q83 What if the annual price was $6,500 per seat ($382 per game)?
Q84 What if the annual price was $6,000 per seat ($353 per game)?
Q85 If you (your company) decided to purchase Director’s Box Seats, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q86 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season Director’s Box Seat ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q87 With how many other parties would you share a full season Director’s Box Seat ticket package?
 

EAST CENTERLINE CLUB SEATS

A new soccer-specific stadium could include club seats located on the centerline (mid-field) in the lower seating level on the east side. Features and amenities associated with East Centerline Club Seats could include:

   
·Wider, padded seats, with more legroom
    ·Access to a climate-controlled club lounge located at the top of the lower concourse
    ·Upscale food and beverages available for purchase
    ·Private restrooms
    ·Tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches
    ·First right to purchase tickets to all other events hosted at the stadium


Q88 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing East Centerline Club Seats at a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $2,750 per seat ($162 per game)?
Q89 What if the annual price was $2,500 per seat ($147 per game)?
Q90 What if the annual price was $2,250 per seat ($132 per game)?
Q91 If you (your company) decided to purchase East Centerline Club Seats, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q92 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season club seat ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q93 With how many other parties would you share a full season club seat ticket package?
 

EAST FIELD LEVEL CLUB SEATS

A new soccer-specific stadium could include club seats located in the first three (3) rows of the lower level on the east side. Amenities associated with East Field Level Club Seats could include:

    ·Wider, padded seats, with more legroom
    ·Access to a climate-controlled club lounge located at field level
    ·Upscale food and beverages available for purchase
    ·Private restrooms
    ·Tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches
    ·First right to purchase tickets to all other events hosted at the stadium


Q94 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing East Field Level Club Seats at a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $4,000 per seat ($235 per game)?
Q95 What if the annual price was $3,750 per seat ($221 per game)?
Q96 What if the annual price was $3,500 per seat ($206 per game)?
Q97 If you (your company) decided to purchase East Field Level Club Seats, how many would you (your company) likely purchase?
 
Q98 Would you (your company) prefer to share the full season club seat ticket package with another group or utilize the seats on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q99 With how many other parties would you share a full season club seat ticket package?
 

FIELD BOX & LUXURY SUITE INTEREST

A new soccer-specific stadium could include a variety of field box and luxury suites located in prime areas and offering some of the best sightlines to the field. Field boxes and luxury suites could provide seating for between 4 and 18 people, and include a variety of amenities such as access to upscale food and beverages, a private stadium entrance, space for private dining and entertaining, VIP parking, and other amenities.
Q100 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing a field box or luxury suite at a new soccer-specific stadium?

FIELD BOXES

A new soccer-specific stadium could also include boxes located at field level behind the south goal. Field boxes are open-air boxes (similar to an opera box) that seat four (4) to eight (8) people and feature comfortable chairs on casters. Each field box may be equipped with a drink rail and flat screen televisions, and include in-box wait service, VIP parking, a private stadium entrance. Field box owners have access to a private club lounge offering access to upscale food and beverage options, private restrooms, casual seating areas and a private stadium entrance. The purchase of a field box would include tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches and first right to purchase tickets to all other events hosted at the stadium.



Q101 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing a field box at a new soccer-specific stadium?
Q102 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing a 4-seat field box at a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $20,000 ($294 per seat, per game)?
Q103 What if the annual price was $18,000 per 4-seat box ($265 per seat, per game)?
Q104 What if the annual price was $16,000 per 4-seat box ($235 per seat, per game)?
Q105 Recognizing the price of a field box could be commensurate with its seating capacity, what would be your (your company’s) optimal loge box capacity?
Q106 Would you (your company) prefer to share the cost of a field box with another group or utilize the box on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q107 How many seats would you (your company) prefer to purchase in a shared box?
 

LUXURY SUITES

A new soccer-specific stadium could also include luxury suites located along the west sideline directly above the lower seating level. Luxury suites could provide seating for approximately 16 people. Additional amenities associated with the purchase of a luxury suite could include a private lounge area, VIP parking, a private stadium entrance, in-suite catering, access to upscale food and beverage options, an in-suite attendant, multiple flat screen televisions, in-suite refrigerator, and access to a communal club lounge with private restrooms and casual seating areas. The purchase of a luxury suite would include tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches and first right to purchase tickets to all other events hosted at the stadium.

Q108 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing a luxury suite at a new soccer-specific stadium?
Q109 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing a 16-seat luxury suite at a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $100,000 ($368 per seat, per game)?
Q110 What if the annual price was $85,000 per 16-seat suite ($313 per seat, per game)?
Q111 What if the annual price was $70,000 per 16-seat suite ($257 per seat, per game)?
Q112 Recognizing the price of a luxury suite could be commensurate with its seating capacity, what would be your (your company’s) optimal suite capacity?
Q113 Would you (your company) prefer to share the cost of a luxury suite with another group or utilize the suite on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q114 How many seats would you (your company) prefer to purchase in a shared suite?
 

BUNKER SUITES

A new soccer-specific stadium could include suites located along the west sideline at field level, offering one of the most unique premium experiences in professional sports. Bunker suites could provide seating for between 12 and 18 people only steps from the on-field action, as well as a private, luxurious lounge space located behind the seating area. The private lounge space would offer high-end décor and finishes, but would not have a view of the field. Additional amenities associated with the purchase of a bunker suite could include VIP parking, a private stadium entrance, in-suite catering, access to upscale food and beverage options, an in-suite attendant, multiple flat screen televisions, and an in-suite refrigerator, among other amenities. The purchase of a bunker suite would include tickets to all LAFC regular season home matches and first right to purchase tickets to all other events hosted at the stadium.

Q115 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing a bunker suite at a new soccer-specific stadium?
Q116 How would you describe your (your company’s) interest in purchasing a 16-seat bunker suite at a new soccer-specific stadium if the annual price was $125,000 ($460 per seat, per game)?
Q117 What if the annual price was $110,000 per 16-seat suite ($404 per seat, per game)?
Q118 What if the annual price was $95,000 per 16-seat suite ($349 per seat, per game)?
Q119 Recognizing the price of a bunker suite could be commensurate with its seating capacity, what would be your (your company’s) optimal suite capacity?
Q120 Would you (your company) prefer to share the cost of a bunker suite with another group or utilize the suite on your own over the entire LAFC season?
Q121 How many seats would you (your company) prefer to purchase in a shared suite?
 

SEAT PURCHASE INTENT

Q122 Among all of the seating options that may be available in a new soccer-specific stadium, please choose the single option you (your company) would most likely purchase.
Q123 Some fans prefer to purchase multiple seating areas within the stadium. Do you intend to purchase more than one seating option in a new soccer-specific stadium?
Q124 Please indicate the additional seating option you (your company) would purchase.

IMPORTANCE OF PREMIUM AMENITIES

Q125 How would you rate the value of the following amenities that could be associated with premium seating at a new soccer-specific stadium on a scale of 1 to 7, with “1” being “Low Value” and “7” being “High Value”?
  1 - Low Value   2   3   4   5   6   7 - High Value  
  Access to Club Lounge              
  In-Seat Wait Service              
  Wider, Padded Seating              
  More Legroom              
  Preferred Parking              
  Valet Parking              
  Private Restrooms              
  Private Stadium Entrance              
  Upgraded Food and Beverage Options              
  All-Inclusive Food & Beverages              
  Access to Exclusive Stats and Instant Replays              
  First Right to Purchase Other Event Tickets              
  Inclusion of Tickets to Other Stadium Events              

OTHER EVENTS

Q126 A new soccer-specific stadium could host a variety of other events, including concerts, motorsports, other sporting events, etc. Would you have interest in attending other events at a new soccer-specific stadium?
Q127 Please indicate which other events you would be interested in attending at a new soccer-specific stadium. Select all that apply
 

OTHER TICKET PURCHASES

Q128 Do you purchase general season tickets to any professional or collegiate sports team(s) in the Los Angeles area?
Q129 For which team(s) do you purchase general season tickets? Select all that apply
 
Q130 Do you purchase club seats to any professional or collegiate sports team(s) in the Los Angeles area?
Q131 For which team(s) do you purchase club seats? Select all that apply
 
Q132 Do you purchase a luxury suite to any professional or collegiate sports team(s) in the Los Angeles area?
Q133 For which team(s) do you purchase a luxury suite? Select all that apply
 

TICKET PURCHASE UTILIZATION

Q134 Would your purchase of tickets at a new soccer-specific stadium be primarily for personal use, corporate use, or both?
Q135 What are your company’s approximate total annual sales at your individual location?

DEMOGRAPHICS

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Q137 What is your gender?
Q138 What race/ethnicity best describes you?
 
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Q143 To what generation status do you identify with?
Q144 What is your age?
Q145 What is your annual household income?
Q146 What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed?

ADDITIONAL RESEARCH PARTICIPATION

Q147 LAFC may conduct a series of focus group sessions in order to gain additional insights regarding seating options, pricing and potential amenities offered in a new soccer-specific stadium. Would you be interested in attending a focus group session?
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