Hartford Athletic looks to build on sellout crowd after USL Cup run

Дата публикации: 04-10-2026 20:57:11

More than 6,100 fans packed Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford as Hartford Athletic faced Louisville City FC in the USL Cup final, giving the club its largest crowd of the year and one of the largest in team history.
Hartford Athletic ultimately fell 1-0 to Louisville City FC, but fans said the sellout crowd and the team’s run to the final left them excited about the future of soccer in Connecticut.
“It’s very refreshing to be able to bring the kids out here. They’re able to run around and be safe and don’t have to worry about looking of their shoulder,” Hartford resident Terry Starks said.
Newington resident Steve Santos said it was exciting to see the stadium filled with supporters of the local club.
“It’s always great to see people pack the stands here. Just great to be with everybody and have a great time supporting the local club,” Santos said.
Rashad Hyacenth, executive vice president of business development for Hartford Athletic, said the turnout showed support extending beyond the city.
“The support from the city, the support from the state, it matched the occasion and it’s something I’m totally grateful for,” Hyacenth said.
The club hopes to build on that support as it looks toward plans to expand Trinity Health Stadium, a project that could bring more foot traffic to Hartford.
“In a few years, we are pushing to expand the stadium and we’re pushing to get 12,000 people here,” Hyacenth said.
Hartford resident Ellender Mathis said the turnout could be a sign of even bigger crowds ahead.
“If they got 6,000 people sitting out, I’m 100% sure they’re going to get more next time,” Mathis said.
The team said the USL Cup final was the first time the city had hosted a match of this significance in more than two decades. Hartford Athletic hopes the community will continue rallying behind the club as it builds on its success.
“It provides a melting pot of diversity for the community and it only elevates the soccer,” Hyacenth said.
With three regular-season home matches remaining, Hyacenth said he expects the team’s momentum to continue and wants fans to come out.
“We’re going to come out here. We’re going to kick butt, and we’re going to qualify for the playoffs so that’s what I’m calling,” Hyacenth said.

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