Astute eyes noticed that a former Coventry City and Seattle Sounders midfielder was on the sideline during Seattle’s last home game. Andy Rose has friends in the area, he lived here for a few years, and his sister is currently an assistant tennis coach at UW. He left on good terms, as President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey offered him a contract at the time Rose signed with Coventry City.
Lagerwey still has a good relationship with the now free agent. “I had coffee with Andy, talked for a couple hours. He's a great dude, I love him.