Sounding good
Major League Soccer's next franchise continues to tick all the right boxes with the Seattle Sounders FC team name unveiled this week.
The club owners listened to fan pressure and ripped up their three-name shortlist to select the historic "Sounders' title following a sustained campaign from supporters.
It's only a name, but with the new team's first game still a year away, it is further proof that the heavyweight ownership group that includes Drew Carey, Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen and Hollywood producer Joe Roth is determined to listen to public opinion.
That approach has already been rewarded by more than 14,000 season ticket sales. And every indication is that Seattle will not be coming into the league just to make up the numbers.
Thierry Henry has already been linked with a move to the Pacific Northwest, but even if that doesn't happen, expect a high-profile signing to get the club rolling right away.
THOUGHT OF THE NIGHT
"The support of the soccer community in Seattle has been tremendous, far exceeding our expectations including their interest and participation in the team name" – MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
