I have two very good offers for ski management work at award winning companies after this long fruitful and epic winter season we just had.

Seattle WA or Washington DC, that is the question?

-Both have MLS teams
-Both have strong youth soccer programs
-Both have a lot of customers with plenty of cash to keep the business working strong
-Both have decent economic conditions considering what is about...
-Both have great water (kayaking) near by, but only one has warm water
-Both of those water locations are filled with subs from nearby navy bases
-One has two great ski areas about an hour away, the other has the cheapest flights to the Alps and their ski season sales would be over by Mar 1 every year.
-Only one has huge mountains for summer playing up high
-Only one will most likely pay a lot more (the one without the huge mountains nearby to play in)...
-I have already lived in one of those states and it was very wet, gray, cloudy, and gloomy in the fall and spring, the other has something I really hate, politicians with too much money and power
-One is about 2,500 miles closer to my girlfriend and would be a much easier move for her...

Maybe it's a bit too early to make my decision this year, more opportunities in better ski culture locations will pop up later in the fall. I might just go back to sitting on my fence again. I was kinda hoping to get back out to California again someday.

Feel free to add your own knowledge about those areas, positive or negative I know nothing about the East coast but love going to new places.

DCs backline has been a bit weak the past few seasons...

I've lived in Seattle for 2 years in the 89 & 90, the rest of the time from 68-89 and 91-now have been in Richmond. One is in an area that has been known to close schools on the mere threat of snow, both areas are known to panic when the white fluffy stuff actually falls.. and by panic I mean everything from public transport to shoe stores close. One has hellasious heat & humidity in the summer, heat index in Richmond if supposed to hit 120 this weekend, the other seems to have skipped summer time this year. Both are ridiculously expensive to live near. A trip to DC from 100 miles in any direction can take between 2 hours to 5 hours or so depending on traffic. Seattle is a little better but not by much. One area has volcanoes and is subject to earthquakes from time to time, the other is a prime target for hurricanes. Good luck, whatever you decide.

Yep, kinda why I was asking others for their opinions, you are not the first person to explain how expensive DC is, thanks Mikeyratt.

Nether is really a great option for someone like me. If there was soccer in the middle of Nevada near the Ruby mountains far away from people I would go there in a second. But apparently you need a lot of people around to start a decent youth league and have someone else to play against. I'm thinking the best decision may be, to not make any decisions at this time.

If you choose not decide, you still have made a choice.

Seriously its a big move and wish you all the best!

Looking more like DC everyday...

you're welcome to come down to the RIC and catch a game next season. We might not be as big time as DC United, but we have just as much fun. And you can't really beat $12 for a game, and there are usually discounts on top of that.

Take no prisoners, JW...

It took a little longer then expected to find the place to live but I'm on the road in a day or two to find new adventure out east.

5 home games left in the season before the MLS playoffs start.

http://www.dcunited.com/schedule?utm_sou...aign=Navigation




GO STARS!

DCU is my favorite MLS team but I have only seen them live once when the 'Hounds played in USOC (2003) and that was at Soccerplex. Been itching to head down there again. May finally have to go down when they open their new stadium...in Baltimore.

Ok seriously, KC and DCU are the 2 most dangerous teams in the East now there is a lot to like about their chances. In the playoffs the young gk could be an achilles, but perhaps they have enough veterans on the pitch and in the lockeroom to keep him on an even keel. DeRo was a solid pickup. I am sure the BarraBrava crowd has room for one more.

Be safe.