We are the Rave and the Green

by Dave Clark on Jan 30, 2010 9:55 AM PST in Life in the Sound

The Crowd that Stands in Unity
We are the Blue and the Grey
Expecting Victory Everyday

-inspired by 311's Something Out of Nothing

In August of '08 the blog launched. There were 37 readers that month. Through an inaugural season that stunned MLS, and local media the blog has continued to grow, in large part thanks to the readers just spreading the word.

That growth lead to me joining this network, which is still growing itself.

Today, as part of the network I have the ability to sell some shirts. They are relatively inexpensive, and will contain phrases and images inspired by Sounder at Heart's writings concerning the team. I may do an occasional one that is match or player specific, but the three that launch the lineup should be good for a few years.

I think the one that will create the most interest is "One Nation, Under Sigi" I prefer it on black myself.

There is also a tribute to soccer being an international sport, and my desire for fans to quit whining about what name to use and just love and follow the sport "It is Life" You'll notice that there is a watermark style print there with a dozen or so words that mean soccer/football.

Lastly, is the one inspired by the Sigi's Game post, simply "Sigi's Game" They matched the font to one of the book cover's from the Ender's Game novel, which was pretty damn cool.

Prices range from 13.99+shipping to just about 20$ based on color and selection. Shipping starts at 6$ for first item, but only 1$ for each additional.

I do make a bit of money off of these, as does www.SBNation.com, and of course the company that makes the shirts does as well. This blog was never designed to be a full-time profit making enterprise, but agreements like this sure help my wife think that I'm doing good.

Over this season you are going to get live gamethreads, some locker-room coverage, a bit more of me on the radio, much more of me at practice, more exclusive interviews and more of course of Carlos and Graham. Four trophies are on offer for 2010, let's follow that quest together.

Thank you again Sounder Nation, and if you have an idea that you would like to see on a shirt/hat/sweatshirt email me bedir@hotmail.com.

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by Cornchops on Jan 30, 2010 12:09 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Whoops

wasn’t done yet. I’d like to see the arrow formation on the Sigi’s Game shirt.

by Cornchops on Jan 30, 2010 12:11 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

That is a great suggestion

I’ll see what I can do

Maybe that one is getting a makeover as well

I am not a Supporter
I am not a Fan
I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jan 30, 2010 12:18 PM PST up reply actions

Perfect

Took me a minute to recognize it, but Sigi’s Game is brilliant.

by agtk on Jan 30, 2010 8:16 PM PST up reply actions

Awesome

As a Huge Ender’s fan i love the Sigi’s game one. Fantastic. I also like the arrow formation idea. But having the font is already enough for me :)

by DarthGreedo on Jan 30, 2010 9:00 PM PST reply actions

Sigi's Game

I wanted to say that last season I sat down and read Ender’s Game because of your post. The phrase “the enemy’s gate is down” meant something different to me until I read the book. When I first read your post, I thought it meant that the gate was “open” or “vulnerable”. Now, after reading the book, I know that’s it’s really just a metaphor for the mindset of the attack meaning something more along the lines of “the enemy’s gate is downhill”… sort of.

Anyway, I love the shirt. I’ll definitely buy one. Thanks for inspiring me to read the book.

by K61 on Jan 30, 2010 9:01 PM PST reply actions

Yes, it is about a shift in orientation

Rather than seeing the game as back & forth, a shifting of possession it is instead the orientation that it doesn’t matter who has the ball. Instead you should always attack. Attack the ball, and when you get posession attack the goal.

Take the entire “fight” to the opponents third

And I’m glad you gave the book a read. It isn’t my favorite of Card’s, but oddly it is the one I have read the most.

I am not a Supporter
I am not a Fan
I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jan 30, 2010 9:10 PM PST up reply actions