Welcome to “We are Common”, our series where we showcase members of the Lansing Common community. In this feature, we introduce you to Patrick Jacobs.
How long have you lived in the Lansing area, and what do you enjoy most about it?
I’ve lived in Lansing for just over a year and I lived in Grand Ledge for 32 years before that. What I enjoy the most about Lansing is the whole atmosphere of Lansing itself. Whether I’m in Old Town, or downtown, to Delta Township, or anywhere in the city there’s always something to do and always wonderful people to meet. Lansing never disappoints when looking for things to do even if you been around the city all your life.
What was the moment or team that got you invested in Lansing soccer?
Lansing United and the Lansing Ignite are what got me really invested in soccer especially at the supporter level and wanting to really make soccer games a very vibrant and exciting event to be at. It’s also the greatest way to meet everyone from all over the area joining to cheer on our team.
What made you want to become a member of Lansing Common FC and what do you view as your role with the club as a member?
I wanted to be apart of the history of restoring Lansing soccer and making people know that the sport never left this city. I was highly invested in supporting Lansing Ignite and I want to bring that same investment and enthusiasm to Lansing Common so becoming a member was a simple decision. As a member, I wanna make sure everyone that isn’t from Lansing knows what Lansing Common is by supporting the club at every moment that I can.
What is something important that the team needs to do to be as successful as we want it to be?
Being a very competitive team on the field that will play from start to finish and representing Lansing proudly win, lose, or draw. Off the field, giving back to the community as much as possible and helping teach youth players at camps or having youth players attending Lansing Common training sessions and see what it’s like to practice at that level.
Where do you see Lansing Common FC in 5 years?
In five years I see Lansing Common FC becoming a bigger and better part of Lansing. I see Lansing Common being a very successful team on and off the field and really showing that Lansing is a soccer hotbed that will be constantly competing for titles every year.
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