Seattle Sounders majority* owner Adrian Hanauer is generally judicious with his words, slowly choosing them knowing that people (particularly this site) will mine meaning out of every chosen synonym. That’s probably why in Geoff Baker’s story for the Seattle Times Hanauer’s main message is scattered throughout in small clauses or paraphrasing, rather than long drawn out quotes. He comes off as self-critical, critical of President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey and makes a promise to the fanbase.
Probably the biggest note is that the owner is going public. He, through Baker, promises that the team will do whatever it takes to challenge for championships.