Members Association Odds ‘n Ends

In my journalistic capacity, I hopped about the room last night, assessing the mood of the meeting.

The FSN thing left many wondering ‘huh’ and others skeptical. One said, “how can they tell us this is a move to keep us involved? Surely being involved involves being consulted on who our partners are?”

Another point someone made is ‘how does FSN having unique and exclusive access to players help us? Sure it helps FSN corner a market, but why insult our intelligence by making out this is in our interests?’

In my personal capacity I’m not saying it’s a bad deal. But as a journalist and observer of crowd reaction, the messaging wasn’t up to Sounders FC’s normally slick standards. Compared to the overhwelmingly joyous reaction to the King5 announcement, this was very different.

I’m pretty sure the guys at FSN are smart and probably will be checking in on blogs and message boards. I think the program will end up being excellent, just unsure that the presentation had the desired effect last night if people I interviewed are anything to go by.

However, the basic concept is great and spreading it from King5 to another channel (and new market) seems very sound and sensible.

Hello,
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the inaugural meeting. However, as someone who is interested in becoming a member of the council and a voice for the fans, I’m wondering if anyone knows whether a list of nominees to the council will be made available on the Web site?
If not, please let me solicit your vote. My name is Robert Bartlett. I love soccer. I play, I coach kids, I stand by this message.
Cheers