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Commanders' Josh Harris Eager to 'Change Fan Experience'; D.C. Stadium Move?

The Washington Commanders' new ownership group looks to make FedEx Field ... or a new venue(?) better for fans.

Jeremy Brener

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FedEx Field has been the home for the Washington Commanders since 1997, but it hasn't come without its fair share of problems.

The stadium's shortcomings are something Josh Harris and his new ownership group are focusing on.

"We’ve got to change the fan experience," Harris said.

For years, the fan experience at FedEx Field has ranked towards the bottom of the league with problems that come with 25+ years of wear and tear of a stadium, but those can be mitigated. Harris shared his ultimate goal for what he envisions Commanders games to be like every fall under his watch.

"We're going to throw a party every other Sunday," Harris said. "And when you have guests in your house, you treat them well. You don't have couches that are broken. You don't have TVs that aren't working. So we’ve got to get after all that, and that's what we're focused on right now." 

There have been rumors that Washington may look into relocating from Landover, Maryland back to Washington D.C., where the team played from 1937-96 ... and while Harris didn't allude to the idea of moving back into the city, it's possible that the idea remains a possibility.

"As far as the stadium experience – long run – we would love to have a stadium where the opposing players fear to come, and our fans love to come and our players love to come and feel welcomed," Harris said. "That's what I experienced at RFK. And whatever happens with the stadium, that's the kind of stadium experience I want to create.”

Harris grew up a fan of the team in Chevy Chase, and he hopes to bring some of that childhood magic to other young supporters of the franchise ... and that all starts with improving the stadium experience.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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