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For all things Sounders Women Supporter, head over to our beautiful new page: JetCityAux.com.  Sign up, introduce yourself on the forums, buy a scarf & shirt or two, introduce a song, go on an Away Trip, & get involved!

UP THE SOUNDERS WOMEN!!!

Please update your shortcuts & links; this blog will be no longer be active or updated as of Sunday, May 27th when the SoundersWomen begin their 2012 W-League Campaign.

NEVER SURRENDER OUR SPIRT!!!  ...ever.

Announcing: JET CITY AUXILIARY

Attention Aux Members!

The Big Announcement is finally upon us:  The Ladies’ Auxiliary has rebranded and will forevermore be styled the Jet City Auxiliary, the northwest’s largest independent soccer supporter group of a women’s side.

Our purpose remains the same: We will push and inspire our ladies to multiple championships through the most supportive, vocal, and visual atmosphere in Women’s Soccer.  

Already over 200 members strong, the Aux, by all accounts, is now possibly the largest supporter group of any women’s soccer club in the world.  We are developing a lasting identity that is our own and accurately reflects the unique and growing identity of Women’s Support; an identity the Aux wishes to mold and model for the world to emulate.

Yes, this does mean that we are now fully independent of the Emerald City Supporters; we cannot express more openly and more sincerely how much we have appreciated their help in sustaining our efforts these last few years. Gone are the days of leaning on ECS for advertisement, forum talk, drums, flags, organization, and megaphones.  Leadership has risen from within the Aux to form a sustainable and forward thinking plan securing strong and stable support for the women’s game in Seattle.  In short, the Aux has grown up and can only say that it survived its youth due to its brothers in support, the Brougham Faithful.  If you are currently an ECS member or are considering joining, we fully support and encourage you in your support of the men.  Do so with all the vigor & passion that you bring for our ladies!  UP THE ECS! UP THE SOUNDERS!

So, what does this mean for the Aux?

• A new, more identifiable, searchable, & marketable identity & name: Jet City Auxiliary, a.k.a. “The Aux”
• JetCityAux.com: your source for all things Sounders Women: learn the Songs, suggest new songs, introduce yourself to the club, meet the members, take on leadership roles, buy merchandise, organize & join official Away Trips, Tifo Parties, enjoy discounts with official partners, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
• @jetcityaux: your twitter source for up to date information and communication
• Continued communication via our official Facebook Account.
• Official Jet City Aux Merchandise, including SCARVES*, T-Shirts*, Stickers*, Patches, & MORE (*hoping to be ready by the W-League Home Opener)
• New Songs, Tifo, Supporter Culture, & Game Day Dynamics suggested & developed by YOU, the Aux!
• Full organizational structure capable of developing our own unique supporter culture and vision for what it means to support the Women’s game in North America.  One that has both the sustainability and flexibility to grow with our Sounders Women as they advance in the World of Women’s Soccer.

But, what does this mean for you?

•  If you signed up for the Aux already, you will have a Membership card coming your way; you are a valued Aux Member and are entitled to every perk we can attract.  Pick those up Pre-Game at MadPizza.  We are working on a membership mailing system, but in order to save costs, we are postponing that development for a few weeks. 
• Currently there is a 20% Discount on your ENTIRE PURCHASE at the Starfire MadPizza!
• If you would like to participate in the official Aux forum online and have your voice heard within the group, sign up on the new website by clicking the “Join Us” tab on the top bar of the page (IF YOU DO NOT IMMEDIATELY GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL FOLDER!)

I can’t wait to see you all on the Terrace Friday!

The Spirit of a Sounder is a strong one; may our voices be heard ever more echoing in defense of our spirit.

NEVER SURRENDER!

5/1 - The Day the Aux Raux your Saux

On May 1st, expect a big announcement from the Aux.  This break from play on the pitch has allowed us to catch up with all the excitement and growth surrounding our SoundersWomen.  Now, expect some excitement from our end.

Stay Tuned & See you in the Terrace!

-Bonnell

Sounders vs SeattleU LIVESTREAM

For those not in attendance, the game is being streamed LIVE at

USLNation.com

...you can also watch the Sounders 5:0 win over SPU ON DEMAND at USLNation.com

SoundersWomen vs Seattle Pacific LIVE STREAM

Can't make it to the game?  Follow the SoundersWomen Official Live Stream here:

SoundersWomenLIVE.com

Tickets Still Available!!!

Aux members get tickets to every match for only $10!  A limited amount will be sold today at Mad Pizza from 3pm until they are gone!  AUX also is selling tickets to the match on 4/13!  Get them before they are gone!! 

Membership Card Snafuu

Membership Cards are IN!  ...but there was a printing error, so free replacements will be on their way this coming week.  Barring another mistake, you be able to pick them up before Friday's preseason game against Seattle University.

If you are NOT yet a member, consider signing up.  This year's membership is FREE!  Click on the Join Tab above and submit your information & we will be in contact with you shortly.

See you on the terrace!  Up the SoundersWomen!

Just a few days away from the first match of the 2012 season.  I am overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of so many people.  The Aux is ready to go.  We have a designated section at Starfire and we are very excited to support our Sounders Women. 

Right now we have the opportunity to do something unique in Women's Professional Soccer.  We have the opportunity to be a part of something amazing.  Let our passion be contagious and inspire many to come out to Starfire and create the best women's soccer playing atmosphere in the country. 

Twitterpated

Interested in following the Lady Sounders on Twitter?  Head over to the OUR GiRLS tab to find links to Twitter handles, videos, Bio pages, and more.  As the team hasn't been solidified yet, many of the names are only to the best of our current knowledge. Get to know the girls before next week's preseason match against

If you know something we don't: someone signed with the team, has a new nickname, or maybe you just found an awesome video, website/page, or interview of one the girls?  Add a link into the comments of this entry and we'll get them onto the OUR GiRLS page.

See you in the Terrace!

March MADNESS

What a difference a year makes!

Last year this time, we were excited about a great group of girls on the pitch. These girls were and still are legends in our own lil' corner of the soccer world, but to the rest of the country, they were but a nameless though scrappy bunch.  We anticipated hosting the W-League Finals and the potential for the hoisting of a cup.  We dug around for fresh gossip & hearsay about possible connections and promotion into the WPS.  The Aux consisted of a small group of hardcore supporters who couldn't wait for the W-League season to start up.  We were excited about a game from which we could sing off the balcony at MadPizza.  We put together another 5 or 6 two-poles for the girls and were hopeful that we could get 30+ ECS members to two or more matches.

This year we are simply drooling with anticipation.  First, Hope & Syd.  Then, Alex.  Elston. LP. Julia Roberts. Veronica Perez.  Rumors and speculation abound about new signings every week.  Even as I write this, I wonder if I am up to date with our most recent jaw-dropping addition.  When will new GM Amy Carnell be satisfied?  The ENTIRE National Side and EVERY Husky legend???  To this, I cannot be sure, but people are starting to take notice of our club.  As supporters, we are looking at upwards of 100 Aux Members, increased beer/food discounts, organized Away-Trips, ticket allocations, drums, banners, tifo parties, press passes, OH MY!

Now, many have openly wondered how many games these stars will be available for, and we are rightly concerned.  However, we've gotten confirmation that the big names will be around for as many as 8 of the 10 home games, only parting due to Olympic Team duties.  As a supporter, it is and always will be Club before Country.  But as a player, the opposite is true.  The Olympics & World Cups in the future will be all the sweeter with OUR Lady Sounders on the pitch.

If all goes as planned, this will not be a flash in the pan gimmick.  These girls will be here to stay.  Young talent like Julia Roberts have come to Seattle to train with the best...

...and it is our job to deny them any thought of ever leaving.  This is OUR club and the atmosphere we create at Starfire will, no must, rival, if not exceed, the talent on the pitch.  GM Amy Carnell has put the world's best talent on the pitch, it is our turn to rise up and let them know that OUR pitch is where they belong!

2012 will be a year of color, noise, AND FUN in the terrace.  IS YOUR VOICE READY?!?

JOIN THE AUX BY CLICKING HERE!
Membership will be free this year and include a card, which will allow you to purchase discounted tickets.  Food and Beer Discounts are at the negotiation stage.  BC, LA, and Colorado travel packages for away games are also in the works.

Get geared up with official AUX Merchandise at TheAuxShop and have it delivered by April 9th!  

UP THE SOUNDERS!  UP THE AUX!  UP THE ECS!

See you in the Terrace.

AUX Members Get Discounted Pricing For Single Game Tickets

"We understand how vital that noise factor/chants/ and support is."  ~Amy Carnell, GM  Sounders Women.    I am pleased to announce that the Ladies Auxiliary will be getting a designated section at Starfire Sports Complex and tickets at a discounted price.  Details will be posted later in the week.  Stay tuned!! 

Supporting Our Seattle Sounders Women

I would like to take a moment and share some personal thoughts.  My passion for supporting Sounders Women is immeasurable by any scale.    It’s something that feels so good you want to share with everyone you know.  Supporter culture is more than supporting a team.  It’s a unification of passion.   It’s people coming together, leaving all their burdens at the gate, and for 90 minutes lifting our voices in unison to let our ladies know that when they fall, we will be there to help them back up.  

I am beyond excited for the team that the Sounders Women are putting together.   The level of talent on our team speaks volumes to the fact that the Sounders Women organization is raising the bar in Women’s Professional Soccer.   I encourage everyone to tell their friends and family to come and support our women.  Share your passion and remember that enthusiasm is contagious.   Thanks to the signing of Hope Solo, Sidney Leroux, Alex Morgan, Kate Deines, and the recent signing of WPS Rookie of the Year Nominee, Keelin Winters, 2012 will be known as the year that Seattle took notice of Women’s Professional Soccer and trust me you don’t want to miss out.  See you on the terraces.  UP THE SEATTLE SOUNDERS WOMEN!!!  UP THE LADIES AUXILIARY!!!!!       

Have you bought your 2012 season tickets yet?

Season tickets for the 2012 season are now available.  Get yours before they are gone! 


http://www.sounderswomen.com/

2012 Sounders Women Schedule

Sounders Women 2012 Home Schedule

Match #1             Sounders Women vs. Seattle Pacific University      Monday, April 9           7:30 PM

Match #2             Sounders Women vs. Seattle University                 Friday, April 13            7:30 PM

Match #3             Sounders Women vs. University of Washington     Friday, May 4               7:30 PM

Match #4             Sounders Women vs. Colorado Rush                     Thursday, May 31         7:00 PM

Match #5             Sounders Women vs. Colorado Force                    Monday, June 4             7:30 PM

Match #6             Sounders Women vs. Vancouver Whitecaps          Friday, June 8                7:00 PM

Match #7             Sounders Women vs. LA Strikers                           Sunday, June 17            4:00 PM

Match #8             Sounders Women vs. Pali Blues                             Wednesday, June 20     7:00 PM

Match #9             Sounders Women vs. Santa Clarita Blue Heat        Sunday, June 24           1:00 PM

Match #10           Sounders Women vs. Victoria Highlanders              Friday, July 6                 7:00 PM