Yesterday’s watch party at The Valley Post had everything you would want from a Birmingham night out. Yes, the second half scoreline didn’t go Legion’s way and we ultimately walked away with the loss to Charleston Battery, but if you were with us at Valley Post, you know that was only one part of the story.
The vibes were high from start to finish at our first away watch party of the season, helped along by incredible weather, great food, and a packed crowd. It felt like one of those nights where people weren’t just watching a game, they were part of something.
It also didn’t hurt that Birmingham’s own Chris Richards was back home in Alabama and with us for the event.
For those who may not know, Richards joined Birmingham Legion FC’s ownership group as an investor and part-owner in February 2025, bringing top-level experience and a genuine commitment to helping the next generation of Alabama soccer talent. A Birmingham native, a Crystal Palace centre back, and the U.S. Men’s National Team Player of the Year, he represents exactly what this city can produce, and yesterday he gave that time right back to the people here at home…