Church Of Fucito Grows As Blood Flows

by Dave Clark on Sep 1, 2011 8:32 PM PDT in Life in the Sound

Church of Fucito Prayer Cards via KCForFucito

When the tweetmeme #ChurchOfFucito was captured and rerouted here at Sounder at Heart the thought was that it would be a fun way to celebrate the skills that were seen in Mike Fucito for nearly two years. His braces against both the Kitsap Pumas and CSD Comunicaciones this year, and his performance in the CONCACAF Champions League last season got him a certain fanbase. There are twelve shirts for a select group of fans (yes, I have one). But sometimes intentions start things that grow well beyond their origin.

On Tuesday night that base was large enough he received a near standing ovation for entering the game. But when a player leaves his blood on the pitch he is bound to get an even greater reputation. The mythology surrounding him will grow. Prayers are now written. The "Church" has become even more like a faith. The cards pictured here are from the Twitter @KCForFucito and quite frankly are amazing. Irreverent, yes, but amazing none-the-less. Regardless of how many more goals Fucito scores in Electricity or Rave Green, his time here is now legend.

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I WANT

by Will Kier on Sep 1, 2011 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

that photo and caption are perfect

by Will Kier on Sep 1, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

They will be at Fuel before the match

And during the march to the match… if you can find me! But I suppose it would be easier to just get them at Fuel. :)

by KC Bridges on Sep 1, 2011 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

STOP THE PRESSES

I have a question. Why are you referencing his right foot? He is a left footed player.

by Tstuar on Sep 1, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

probably should have looked that up (I had an inkling when I was writing it that the right foot thing wasn’t right.) I changed it but haha the 57 people who get the cards I’ve already made are just going to have to pretend it is not horribly inaccurate :) thanks for pointing that out!

by KC Bridges on Sep 1, 2011 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

Any chance you'll have some at the Open Cup final?

No season tickets here, but I’m thinking of being there for the final.

by magistermilitum on Sep 1, 2011 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

of course!

Although by that time I might have to charge 50 cents or so for them to cover the cost, since laminating paper is so expensive. :/

by KC Bridges on Sep 1, 2011 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Instead of charging

you should just pass around a collection plate

by Colin Johnson on Sep 1, 2011 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Misprints and errors are worth more.

Only 57 in existence? Like plastic coated sheets of gold.

by Cornchops on Sep 1, 2011 11:50 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 5 recs

His most famous goal

against KC in 2010, he scored righty.. He takes free kicks lefty, but has a powerful accurate shot with both feet. so it’s not a big inaccuracy.

by Ajas on Sep 3, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Is there any way I can paypal you a few bucks to mail a couple over to Spokane? My sister and I are HUGE Fucito fans.

by gomattgo on Sep 1, 2011 11:10 PM PDT reply actions

that would be great

At some point very soon (like, by the end of the weekend) I’ll sit down and figure out how to do that with Paypal! I’ll update with the info for those who want me to mail them some Fucy cards on my Twitter by this weekend. (and it should only be about enough to cover the mailing cost at this point!)

by KC Bridges on Sep 2, 2011 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions