Ted Westervelt's Sportswriter Profile

Ted Westervelt joined March 2009

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Theodore G. “Ted” Westervelt is founder and Executive Director of SoccerReform.us, a grassroots not for profit organization dedicated to uniting US club soccer under the umbrella of an open league system, featuring promotion/relegation and autonomous clubs. Founded in April, 2009, it is the only organization in the United States devoted solely to this mission.

After interning in the White House in 1993, he embarked on a fifteen-year career as a political consultant in Washington, DC, where he directed the development of dozens of political campaigns. Ted’s interest in the beautiful game began while playing junior varsity soccer at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana.

A two-time DC United season ticket holder, spectator at the first MLS cup and World Cup ’94, U.S. MNT supporter, and committed Fulhamerican, he currently resides in Denver, Colorado with his wife Audra LeBlanc and their boxer, Brisby.

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Favorite Athletes

Clint Dempsey, Socrates, Jim McMahon, Kasey Keller
Favorite Sports Teams

Fulham FC, DC United, Chicago Bears, USMNT
Favorite Coaches

Ditka
All Time Sports Moment

U.S. defeats Portugal in World Cup 2002
Most Memorable Game Attended

MLS Cup 1
Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Latest Articles »

Crap Shoots Don't Sell Soccer Tickets

09/03/2009

27 reads 2 comments 0 likes

Can We Get a Tab Here, B/R?

09/02/2009

7 reads 0 comments 1 likes

MLS 1, FMF 7: Hair And Data Loss Products Gain Market Share.

08/27/2009

34 reads 2 comments 0 likes

Stop Creating Disposable Clubs. Open Our Leagues.

08/25/2009

208 reads 11 comments 1 likes

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Chris LaMacchia said...

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Ted,

Since you live in Denver, are you a Rapids fan? And if so, did I meet you at the tailgate? I remember talking to someone with ideas similar to yours...

-chris

93 days ago

Joe G said...

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I've been checking out your website and your ideas intrigue me.

110 days ago

Barney said...

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Hey,

I've just written a special tribute to one of the greatest coaches in English football history and one of the greatest characters in the game who passed away earlier today: Sir Bobby Robson. If you've got time, can you check it out?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227855-a-tribute-tosir-bobby-robson

Cheers,
Barney

119 days ago

Mark Jones said...

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Hey,

MLS Power Rankings:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193698-mls-power-rankings-june-6th-edition

Check it out if you get the time.

Thanks,
Mark

174 days ago

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Latest Articles »

Crap Shoots Don't Sell Soccer Tickets

Can We Get a Tab Here, B/R?

MLS 1, FMF 7: Hair And Data Loss Products Gain Market Share.

Stop Creating Disposable Clubs. Open Our Leagues.

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Can We Get a Tab Here, B/R?

MLS 1, FMF 7: Hair And Data Loss Products Gain Market Share.

Stop Creating Disposable Clubs. Open Our Leagues.

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