Get your sports fix while the Dome is empty
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Randy Knorr (above in red) is back managing the Syracuse Chiefs after taking a break to work as an advisor for the Nationals organization. He formerly managed the team back in 2011, where he was also a catcher.
The Carrier Dome may be empty over the next few months, but that doesn’t mean Syracuse sports fans can’t get their fix. Here’s where to make a pit stop from all of the hiking, biking and exploring during the upcoming summer months.
Baseball: Syracuse Chiefs
Location: 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse
Season: April – September
About: The minor league team of Syracuse and Triple-A affiliate for the Washington Nationals season runs through September. They will play games all over central New York, as well as home games at NBT Bank Stadium.
After losing to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 6-5 in their season opener, the team is 18 – 16 so far. The team’s home stadium is reason enough to attend the games — this season’s deals include “Mangia Monday,” “Taco Tuesday” and “Winning Wednesday.”
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Soccer: Syracuse FC
Location: Onondaga Community College, Syracuse
Season: May – June
About: After officially joining the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) in 2017, Syracuse FC is no longer new, but most of their talent is. With only a few returning players, the team will play their home opener at Onondaga Community College’s Lazer Stadium against conference champions Erie Commodores FC, according to Kristen Klawitter, director of communications for SFC.
“This team is looking more cohesive than last year, already before the season begins. They’ve really just been practicing for about two weeks,” Klawitter said in response to feedback she’s heard of the this year’s team.
Klawitter also said the SFC coaches are excited about the prospect of competing in the NPSL playoffs. With free stadium parking and a competitive team, the SFC games are a great way to get to know the next sports team.
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Oswego Speedway
Location: 300 E. Albany St., Oswego
Season: May – September
About: The speedway, located about 45 minutes outside of Syracuse by car, is packed with events this summer. The Speedway’s 68th Annual Opening Day event is set for May 26, with the pits opening at 11:30 a.m., according to their website. To get a sneak peak of the opening event, check out the open practice session the week before, with pit passes selling for $25. The session runs from 1 – 5 p.m. on May 19.
The Speedway offers free admission to active military with an ID, as well as free admission for kids 16 and under when accompanied by a paid adult.
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Published on May 17, 2018 at 2:58 pm
Contact Lydia: lnilesst@syr.edu
