At 13 home matches this year, one supporter will recieve The Golden Scarf prior to first kick. Before each home match the Alliance Council will select five (5) finalists from a pool of fan-submitted nominees.

Voting deadline: July 18, 2010 at Noon PT

(Nominated by Victoria Carlson)

How long have you been a Sounders FC season ticket holder?
2 years and have loved every moment

Tell us about your involvement in the soccer community
Growing up in Australia, George has always been a soccer fan. In grade school he traveled with his mother to South Africa and learned how much other children love soccer, but don't have any gear. He started his first soccer drive in grade school and every other year heads a drive in order to donate soccer gear to people in need. To date he has donated over 10,000 soccer balls, 5,000 jerseys and 2,500 pairs of cleats and shin guards. Despite his busy schedule of playing club soccer, he has coached youth soccer for the past ten years.

Tell us about your involvement within the community
George has always been involved in the community and increases his involvement every year. For the past five summers he has traveled to Egypt in order to provide free medical and dental services to the rural communities. He fundraises his own trips and last year raised enough money to bring 15 other volunteers with him. He brought that success back to Seattle by established a center for cultural diversity that exposes youth to different cultures in other countries. He is trying to open the minds of the young, so that they are global citizens in the future.

Why should you receive the Golden Scarf?
Due to George's relentless commitment to the community and love for the Sounders, he deserves it!

(Nominated by Kevin Brannon)

How long have you been a Sounders FC season ticket holder?
Inaugural Season Ticket Holder

Tell us about your involvement in the soccer community
I started playing soccer as a child, and during my first season there were not enough referees for the games, and the league was discussing breaking up. Steve volunteered to referee, so that the league could continue to exist and I would be able to play soccer. Over the years, Steve acted as his referee chapter’s treasurer and as a mentor to younger officials. In the 25 years since he started with soccer, he still has the same passion and drive for the game and is as excited to watch the Sounders and he is to watch bumblebee soccer.

Tell us about your involvement within the community
As a small business owner, Steve has an incredible connection to the community that he works and plays in. Every year he gives more than 10 percent of the proceeds of his business to charity. Some of these charities included the King County Boys and Girls Club, Children’s Home Society, Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation, and the Salvation Army. Steve has begun running marathons for charity and also volunteers once a week with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training Program as a mentor, as his wife has been diagnosed with leukemia.

Why should you receive the Golden Scarf?
In 25 years of supporting soccer, he embodied its finest qualities: passion, joy, and selflessness.

(Nominated by Jennifer Jones)

How long have you been a Sounders FC season ticket holder?
Two years.

Tell us about your involvement in the soccer community
John has played soccer since he was little. He played select soccer all through his youth. He also played college soccer: BCC for two years and then at Concordia University in Portland. John also is a coach. He worked for arena sports as a youth coach for seven years. In addition to arena sports, John is also a high school soccer coach, he spent two years at Interlake and now is the assistant varsity coach for Juanita High School.

Tell us about your involvement within the community
John works for Alpha Supportive Living Services. Its a nonprofit company that works with people who are mentally and physically challenged.

Why should you receive the Golden Scarf?
John should get the scarf because of his passion for the team.

(Nominated by Cindy Mitalas)

How long have you been a Sounders FC season ticket holder?
2 years & several years w/ old sounders

Tell us about your involvement in the soccer community
He has coached boys & girls youth soccer since 1982 to current.Also coached Edmonds CC & Shoreline CC, NWN, Crossfire, and several High School teams, ODP, Wa. Reign, Hibernian Saints, Seattle Sounders Select, USL W- league, U-23 St. select team, USASA Mens West Region, Seattle Sounders Women (4 yrs), Tournament Director Diadora Cup (14 yrs), Reebok Eastside,Pres.of Puget Sound Soccer League, Pres. Shorelake Soccer, NWN coaching director,Assist. Evergreen & Crossfire Tourn. Inducted into the WSSA soccer hall of Fame and recieved the WYS pres. Award in 2009.Soccer camps for Walter Schmetzer, NW Soccer camp, Skyhawks, St Matthews & Shorecrest High.

Tell us about your involvement within the community
Has been on many Club Boards, volunteers to work with WYS, WSSA, Hispanic league, Tukwila City council, consultant to many soccer clubs regarding their fundraising efforts, actively seeks out donations for kids who can't afford to play for premier clubs, donations his own money and a portion of his coaching pay back to teams. buys players shoes, goalie gloves and other uniform items for kids who can't afford it. Picks up and drives kids to practices & games. Takes care of several kids on road trips. Ask anyone in the State Who Teddy Mitalas is, he's all about the kids.

Why should you receive the Golden Scarf?
Because Teddy truly deserves the honor of being presented with the Golden Scarf.

(Nominated by Mark Winchester)

How long have you been a Sounders FC season ticket holder?
2 Years Plus NASL days Season ticket holder!

Tell us about your involvement in the soccer community
Raised four kids who all played. Now 3 of them have season tickets and take their kids.

Tell us about your involvement within the community
Have been involved in many charities. I'm old too many to remember all of them.

Why should you receive the Golden Scarf?
I have supported the Sounders It is very hard raising 3 crazy sons who love the sport more than I.