It's been almost 3 weeks since we launched the sales effort for my book and I'm thrilled with the early results and feedback. I thank all of you who have purchased the book and special thanks to those of you kind enough to send me a note or post a review on the Amazon site. If [...]
The book that tells the inside story of how the Sounders made the successful leap from USL to MLS is now available. The retail price is $19.95. It's available at Amazon and is also available through the E-store my publisher has set up for me. You'll be sent directly there by clicking on the GREEN button [...]
BUT FIRST--- A few quick notes. The book will be available on or about October 24th. It will be available through an E Store that will be set up on this website. It will also be available on Amazon.com. You should also be able to order it at book stores although that distribution channel will vary [...]
My new book on the launch of Sounders FC as an MLS franchise is due out on or around October 25th. Our launch party is set for October 22nd at the Market Arms Pub in Ballard. Voice of the Sounders Ross Fletcher will be the emcee. Tickets are $40 and here's what you get: -a copy [...]
But first...in the fine tradition of a veteran radio man...a word from our sponsor. The book will be available on or around October 25th. But if you'd like to get a copy of it before then you can attend my book launch party. It's Tuesday night, October 22nd at the Market Arms in Ballard. My goal [...]
I was sitting in an ice cream shop with my wife and mother-in-law in Cincinnati when I first heard the news that Don James had resigned as head football coach at the University of Washington. Difficult though it may be to fathom for some of you, all the way back in 1993 with no internet and [...]
FOR INFO ON THE "SOUNDERS FC: AUTHENTIC MASTERPIECE" BOOK LAUNCH PARTY JOIN THE MAILING LIST VIA THE LINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE The credit (or the blame) should go to Aaron Reed. Reed is a member of the Emerald City Supporters and was their travel coordinator when he reached out to me in [...]
Football season is once again upon us and before long the hours of leisure time we enjoyed in the summer will be just a foggy memory in our beer soaked brains. No more sitting around on the deck watching the sun make it’s way across the sky. You, like all football fans, have a busy no-time-to-waste [...]
These are confusing, conflicting, and concerning times for Seattle sports fans and politicians. The news that Seattle basketball savior Chris Hansen secretly donated $100,000 to a Sacramento group which opposed building an arena to keep the Kings in California seems to fall somewhere between troubling and deal breaking for most observers. This is, without question, a [...]
At approximately 3:45 Tuesday afternoon Big Bertha began her 1.7 mile 14 month journey digging a tunnel under our fair town in which, presumably, Highway 99 will someday live. Here's a shot of our gal ready to go to work. Wow...she's a looker! I hope I speak for everyone when [...]
