2009 MLS franchise gets its members associated...and Drew Carey's in charge !
San Diego MLS Project —
... as an ownership partner with Sounders FC majority owner Joe Roth, an entertainment executive.
Carey's other condition was the formation of a marching band. To that end, auditions for the Sounders FC marching band will be June 1 at Qwest Field.
The band won't exactly be a synchronized, tight-formation unit, according to the team Web site. It will consist of 50 members and include full sections of brass and percussion instruments.
by José Miguel Romero for The Seattle Times ( read the team's official release AT THIS LINK )
Seattle Sounders announce new fan association with power to vote GM off the team, thanks to Drew Carey.
SportsFilter —
Seattle Sounders announce new fan association with power to vote GM off the team, thanks to Drew Carey. : Members can be nominated and selected to the Sounders FC Association Council on a yearly basis. Those interested must receive at least 25 nominations from other association members, with the first nominations accepted next month. Association membership is free for all season-ticket holders. Non-season-ticket holders can join beginning in June for an annual fee of $125. Benefits include voting privilege, a membership pin and card, a discount at team shops and an invitation ...
In praise of Seattle Sounders
Soccerlens.com —
... - the club’s members association - would be given the ability to vote out the general manager. Every four years, the Sounders GM will be subject to this vote, beginning with Hanauer in 2012. It may not sound much, but I can think of a few other Major League Soccer franchises where the fans would quite fancy giving the GM the boot. ...
