The Houston Dynamo's "Texian Army" hopes they have a club to root for at MLS Cup 2009 in Seattle's Qwest Field on November 22. (Photo courtest of Kainam13, Texian Army)
Major League Soccer fans and specifically, Supporters Groups of MLS clubs from across the U.S. and Canada will converge in the city of Seattle for the MLS Cup Finals the week of November 16-22.
The Supporter Summit will provide a unique opportunity for supporters of current and future MLS teams, to come together in a centralized location. In addition this event is a great opportunity to interact with league officials and provide solution-oriented feedback that contributes to helping improve MLS.
The summit and companion events are open to the public but seating will be limited.
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Not to miss events:
2009 Supporters Summit at Qwest Field's West Club Lounge
Hear from Commissioner Don Garber on the state of the league. Drew Carey will be moderating a Q&A with questions from the fans for the Commissioner. Officiating and technical discussion panel with Joe Machnick and Alfonso Mondelo.
Prost Amerika's Sounders End of Year Party
Fox Soccer Channel's Jeremy St Louis and Sounders FC's Pete Fewing highlight the guests.
Pioneer Pub Crawl hosted by the Sounder Supporter Groups
Pub crawl the soccer-friendly establishments in and around Qwest Field and continue the day's discussions with fellow supporters while enjoying local drink/food specials. Fado, Fuel, Elysian Fields, Swannies and F.X. McRory's. Silent Auction with Autographed MLS items and more, to benefit Seattle Children's Hospital.
FIFA 2010 Tournament Hosted By Gorilla FC
Are you the best FIFA10 XBOX player? Winner takes home a large prize basket full of Sounders autographed swag and GFC's favorite bars and stores gift cards. Benefit for the victims of Black October in Bolivia. Limited to 32 teams, so register today!
MLS Cup Finals Pre-Game Sphaghetti Feed
Hosted by the North End Supporters at Swannies ($6/person: Meat & veggie spaghetti, salad, & bread) and joined by the Emerald City Supporters at Fuel. Game day drink specials.
For the full schedule, details, registration and parking passes, please visit:
http://sounderscouncil.com/summit/
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Meanhwile, Sounders FC season ticket members received the following email from Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber this week...
TO: Seattle Sounders FC Inaugural Season Ticket Holder
FROM: MLS Commissioner Don Garber
RE: Thank You and MLS Cup 2009
DATE: November 11, 2009
The inaugural season of the Seattle Sounders FC will forever be known as one of the key moments in the history of soccer in America. I have no doubt that it was one of the most successful launches of an expansion team in the annals of professional sports.
When we launched the team, I never could have imagined that the Sounders FC would average over 34,000 fans per game and set records for season tickets and total regular season and playoff attendance. As importantly, the Club captured the imagination of the entire city - from the "March to the Match" to the passionate fans and supporters who painted the town "green" each home game.
As an Inaugural Season Ticket Holder, I want to thank you for your commitment to the Sounders FC and your belief in Major League Soccer. Your support has played a key role in the success of the Club and has established a new paradigm for what professional soccer can be in our country.
As you know, MLS Cup - the Championship of Major League Soccer - will take place at Qwest Field on Sunday, November 22nd. As a season ticket holder, you received a ticket to this very special event. I want to encourage you to "Give us your Full 90" and support the Sounders FC and MLS by attending the match.
The Sounders FC had a terrific year - on and off the field. We plan to honor all Sounders FC fans and players during a special pre-game ceremony before a live television audience on ESPN.
I hope I can count on you to continue to show a worldwide audience that Seattle is a great soccer city and the Sounders FC have passionate, knowledgeable and truly committed fans!
I look forward to seeing you at Qwest Field on November 22nd.
Don Garber
Commissioner, Major League Soccer
Comments
Shrewd move on Don's part. And I'll take the bait...I'll be there!
Soccer should not be played at artificial turf! Say NO to artificial turf in Toronto and Seattle. This is a disgrace!
See the markings on Houston's *grass field* in the picture? Now THAT'S a disgrace.
Soccer will never survive in North America if its played on plastic pitches.
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