by AVON, Ohio — Lorain County Leviathan FC today announced a new initiative aimed at keeping live soccer affordable for local families, introducing $8 berm seating for all home matches during the 2026 USL League Two season.
At a time when rising costs continue to impact households—from gas to groceries to home heating—the club is taking a community-first approach to ensure no one is priced out of matchday.
“You’ll always have a place here,” is the message from Leviathan Chiarmen Andrew McDonnell.
The $8 berm seating option is designed to give families, young fans, and supporters across Lorain County an easy and affordable way to experience high-level soccer in their own backyard.
Andrew McDonnell, Chairman of Lorain County Leviathan FC, said:
“We know exactly what people are dealing with right now. You feel it everywhere—gas, electric, food. It adds up. And the last thing we ever want is for a family to say, ‘we can’t go to the match this week.’ That’s not what this club is about.”
“This is Lorain County’s club. And that means making sure there’s always an affordable way through the gate. Eight dollars, bring the kids, stand on the berm, and be part of it. That’s how it should be.”
“Some of the best atmospheres in football are built on supporters standing shoulder to shoulder. We want that here. We want noise, pride, and a proper home environment.”
Adam Stalnaker, Minority Owner, added:
“You don’t build a club by keeping people out—you build it by bringing them in. Simple as that.”
“The berm will be the heartbeat of our stadium. It’s where families and supporters can come together, enjoy the match, and not worry about the cost.”
“We’re a working community, and this club should reflect that—honest, accessible, and something people feel belongs to them.”
Tickets are available online, with fans encouraged to select the section labeled “Nordson” to secure $8 berm seating.
Leviathan FC will compete in USL League Two, one of the top pre-professional soccer leagues in the United States, bringing elite collegiate talent and a new level of competition to Lorain County.
More than just a team, Leviathan FC is building a matchday experience rooted in community—where families, friends, and supporters can gather, stand on the grass, and be part of something local.
