USA GAMES AMBASSADORS
Devon Adelman
Adelman is a Special Olympics Washington athlete, and a Down Syndrome Community Board
Member. She attends Highline College, and is studying Marine Biology and Oceanography.
Jordan Babineaux
Safety Jordan Babineaux was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2004 out of Southern Arkansas
University. He spent nine seasons in the NFL, seven with Seahawks and two with the Titans. He
earned the nickname "Big Play Babs" in 2005, when his last-second interception sealed a three-point
win over the Dallas Cowboys and his fumble-forcing hit on a punt return iced a six-point victory
against the St. Louis Rams. However, he may be best known for his game-saving effort in the 2006
NFC Wild Card game when he tackled Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo on a 4th down
scramble just short of the first-down marker after Romo fumbled the snap for what might have
been a game-winning field goal for the Cowboys. Babineaux worked as an analyst for NFL Network
and now serves as a member of Seahawks digital media team and Q13 Seahawks gameday.
Kate Deines
Deines played professional soccer from 2012-2015, most recently with Turbine Potsdam in the
German Bundesliga, Seattle Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League. Prior to her
professional career, Deines was a four-year letterman for the University of Washington women’s
soccer team, and appeared with the U.S. Under-23 National Team.
Pete Fewing
Fewing is in his fifth season as head coach of the Seattle University men's soccer team in Division I
play and 23rd season overall at Seattle U. Fewing has been the head coach of the Kitsap Pumas of
the Professional Development League (PDL) in 2010 and 2011, helping the Pumas win the 2011 PDL
National Championship. He co-authored the book Coaching Principles for Development of
Championship Teams, and has been an analyst during the television broadcasts of Seattle Sounders
FC matches
Taylor Graham
Graham enters his fifth year in the Sounders FC front office following nine years of professional
soccer, including the final three with Sounders FC. As Vice President of Business Operations, Graham
oversees youth programs, community outreach, game operations, as well as working closely with
supporter groups, Alliance Council, and CenturyLink Field staff. Graham was a seven-year MLS
defender for Kansas City (2003-2004), New York (2006-2007) and Seattle (2009-2011). He was also a
member of the 2005 and 2007 USL-1 Seattle Sounders championship teams and was named USL-1
Defender of the Year in 2005. A graduate of Stanford University, Graham was also named the club’s
Humanitarian of the Year in 2009.
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Chip Hanauer
The driver of the legendary Miss Budweiser hydroplane in the 1990s, Hanauer has won the APBA
Gold Cup a record 11 times. He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in
1995 as their youngest inductee. In 2005, he was inducted into the International Motorized Vehicles
Hall of Fame.
Mike Holmgren
Under head coach Mike Holmgren, the Seahawks posted winning records seven of his ten seasons,
advanced to the playoffs for five consecutive years (2003-07) and won the NFC West four times
(2004-07) – highlighted by the franchise-best 13-3 regular-season record and run to the Super Bowl
in 2005. In 2005, he joined an elite group of coaches, becoming just the fifth coach in NFL history to
take two different teams to the Super Bowl (1996 and 1997 Green Bay, 2005 Seattle). In that group
are Bill Parcells, Dan Reeves, Don Shula and Dick Vermeil. Currently serves as an analyst for
Westwood One/NFL broadcasts and 950 KJR.
Kasey Keller
Kasey Keller, former U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper and three-time U.S. Soccer Athlete of the
Year, joined ESPN as a soccer analyst in February 2012. Keller serves as a studio analyst for select
MLS and U.S. Men’s National Team matches, as well as international events such as the UEFA
European Football Championship. Keller holds the record as the most-capped goalkeeper in the U.S.
Men’s National Team with 102 appearances. He is a four-time FIFA World Cup participant, and spent
time in the German Bundesliga, the English Premier League, and La Liga in Spain. Keller played for
his hometown Seattle Sounders FC from 2009-2011.
Dave Krieg
The Seahawks signed QB Krieg as an undrafted free agent in 1980. He played 12 seasons (19801991) with the Seahawks and seven seasons (1992-1998) with other NFL teams. Krieg is still the
owner of 20 franchise records, including 70 regular season wins and a passer rating of 82.3. He also
holds records for most touchdowns, with 195, most career passing yards (26,132) and most career
completions (2,096). Krieg was inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor as the eighth member on
September 26, 2004. He is now a motivational speaker and real estate investor in Phoenix, Ariz.
Ariana Kukors
Kukors finished 5th in the 200m IM at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. She qualified for the
2012 Olympic team by finishing second in the 200m IM. Kukors won a bronze medal in the 200m IM
at the 2011 FINA World Championships, won the 100m IM and placed third in the 200m IM at the
2010 FINA Short Course World Championships, and captured the national title in the 200m IM at the
2010 CP National Championships. Kukors swam for Chapman University, and earned a second place
finish in the 200y IM, a third place finish in the 400y IM and a fourth place finish in the 200y breast at
the 2008 NCAA Championships
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Roger Levesque
Levesque was named the Director of Community Outreach in November 2014. In this role, Levesque
is responsible for maintaining and strengthening the club’s community initiatives, as well as
evaluating and determining the overall strategic goals of the department. Levesque spent nearly six
seasons with the USL-1 Sounders from 2003-2008. He then signed with Sounders FC in 2009, and
made 53 appearances in three and a half seasons with the club.
Duff McKagan
McKagan was the bass guitarist for Guns N’ Roses, recently rejoining the band following their
induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. McKagan has released solo albums and performed
with other bands throughout his successful musical career. McKagan is also an established writer,
with pieces in Seattle Weekly and ESPN.com.
Susan Holmes McKagan
Holms McKagan is a model, television personality, and fashion designer who has appeared on
magazine covers and catwalks around the world. She is currently the face and founder of Susan
Holmes Swimwear.
Jordan Morris
A Mercer Island native, Morris is in his first year with Seattle Sounders FC. Previous to the Sounders,
in his junior season at Stanford, Morris won the 2015 MAC Hermann Trophy, which is annually
awarded to the most outstanding collegiate soccer player in the country. He capped the season with
a win over Clemson to win the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship. Morris made his U.S.
youth national team debut with the U20 team in 2013. Fifteen months later, he received his first U.S.
cap to become the first college player to appear for the full national team in 15 years. To date,
Morris has eleven caps with the U.S. Men’s National Team.
Jamie Moyer
Moyer is the winningest pitcher in Seattle Mariners history, and was inducted into the Mariners Hall
of Fame in 2015. During his 11 seasons with the Mariners, Moyer compiled a record of 145-87 and is
the only Mariners pitcher to have won 20 games in a season more than once. He leads the franchise
in wins and innings pitched (2,093), starts (323), and quality starts (188), and is third in strikeouts
(1,239). Over the course of his career, Moyer has earned numerous honors for his character,
commitment to others and professionalism on and off the field. In 2003, he was named the Roberto
Clemente Award winner as the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship,
community involvement and dedication to his team. He has also received the Hutch Award, the
Branch Rickey Award, the Lou Gehrig Award, the Dallas Green Special Achievement Award and The
Steve Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy.
Chuck Nelson
Nelson finished his Husky career in 1982 as one of the most decorated players in UW football
history. A three-time All-Pac-10 placekicker and consensus All-American in 1982, he led the
conference in scoring twice, was the UW’s career leader in points scored, and made 30 consecutive
field goals, a record that still stands. Nelson went on to a 5 year NFL career and is still tied for NFL
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record of field goals made in a single playoff game with 5.
Nelson served as the analyst for Husky football games on TV and radio from 1990-2009, and
currently serves as President & CEO of Seattle’s iconic Washington Athletic Club.
Apolo Ohno
Ohno is an eight-time medalist in the Winter Olympics, with two gold, two silver, and four bronze
medals in short track speed skating. Ohno became the youngest U.S. national champion in 1997, and
was the reigning champion from 2001-2009. In December 1999, he became the youngest skater to
win a World Cup event title, and became the first American to win a World Cup overall title in 2001,
which he won again in 2003 and 2005. He won his first overall World Championship title at the 2008
championships. Ohno was U.S. Speedskating’s Athlete of the Year in 2003, and was a finalist for the
Sullivan Award, recognizing the best amateur athlete in the United States, in 2003, 2003, and 2006.
Gary Payton
Payton spent 13 years with the Seattle SuperSonics, and holds franchise records in points, assists,
and steals. He also spent time with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and
Miami Heat, with whom he won an NBA Championship in 2006. Payton was inducted into the
Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013 and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1996. He is
a nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection, nine-time NBA All-Star, and nine-time All-NBA
Team member.
Cristian Roldan
Roldan is in his second season with Seattle Sounders FC, after being selected 16th overall in the
2015 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Washington. In 2015, Roldan made 11 starts from 22
league appearances in the midfield – the third-most games played by a rookie in team history.
During his time at UW, Roldan was an All-Pac-12 First Team selection and was named to the NSCAA
Third Team All-America team, the TopDrawerSoccer.com Best XI, and the NSCAA All-Far West
Region team. In 2013, Roldan was named the Soccer America National Freshman of the Year, and
was ranked the No. 2 freshman in the nation by TopDrawerSoccer.com.
Ray Roberts
Roberts was drafted by Seahawks as the tenth overall selection in the 1992 NFL Draft out of
Virginia. He became part of an offensive line that opened holes for All Pro running back Chris
Warren. He signed with the Detroit Lions and voted by his teammates to serve as team captain four
out five seasons. While in Detroit, he helped pave the way for Barry Sanders to lead the league in
rushing (at that time, only the third running back to gain 2000 yard rushing in one season). He retired
after nine seasons in NFL. He now serves as regular football analyst for Seattle-area radio and
television stations.
Emily Silver
Silver won a silver medal as a member of the 4x100m freestyle relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics
She was a member of the American record-breaking 400m free-relay at 2008 Short Course Worlds
and also took home a gold medal in the 400 free-relay and a silver in the 400 med-relay at the 2007
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World University Games. Silver swam for the University of
California, Berkeley Golden Bears, where she achieved All-American status in 20 different events.
Breanna Stewart
Stewart was the first overall selection by the Seattle Storm in the 2016 WNBA Draft. She was a part
of the only four-time national champion class in NCAA history at the University of Connecticut.
Stewart became the only four-time Final Four Most Outstanding Player in NCAA history, as well as
the only three-time Associated Press Player of the Year in NCAA history. She was recently named
WNBA Rookie of the Year for the 2016 season.
Kelsi Stockert
Stockert has played rugby for the Seattle Saracens since 2014. She was selected for the USA Senior
Side 15's team and competed in the Super Series, scoring her first try against New Zealand. Stockert
also won the 2015 DI Championship and was named MVP.
Mack Strong
Signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 1993 from Georgia, FB Strong arrived to play
for a team that won two games the year before and ended up reaching the playoffs four
consecutive seasons. He was selected to the Pro Bowl twice and named All-Pro in 2005. In 15
seasons with the Seahawks, he was a lead blocker for three different 1,000-yard rushers (Chris
Warren, Ricky Watters and Shaun Alexander). Selected by Seahawks players, five times, as recipient
of the team’s Steve Largent Award, more than any other player in team history.
Matt Trouville
Trouville is the captain of the Seattle Saracens and a member of USA Rugby. Trouville made his
debut for the United States in 2014 and was part of the squad at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Marcus Trufant
A standout at Tacoma's Wilson High School, Trufant was named first team All–Pac 10 and second
team All-American in 2002 at Washington State University. In 2003, he was drafted as 11th overall
pick by Seahawks. His impact with the Seahawks was immediate as he started 16 games and was
selected to the NFL All-Rookie team. In 2004, Trufant became the only cornerback in franchise
history to lead the team in tackles (93) – and just the fourth CB in NFL history. In 2005, he was a 15game starter on the Seahawks first Super Bowl team. In 2007, he led the team with seven
interceptions and became the third Seahawks corner to be voted to the Pro Bowl. Currently co-host
of the popular “The Barbershop” radio show.
Slick Watts
Watts played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1973-1978. During the 1975-76 season, he led the
NBA in total assists, assists per game, total steals, and steals per game, and made the NBA AllDefense First Team. In 1976 he received the J. Walker Kennedy Citizenship Award for his
outstanding service to the community. He is a recipient of the Seattle Sports Star of the Year and a
member of the Sonics 40th Anniversary Team, Louisiana Hall Of Fame, New Orleans Hall Of Fame,
and NBA Players Association as well as NBA Retired Players Association.
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Julie Woodward
Woodward is in her 20th season as the head coach of the Redhawk women's soccer program.
Woodward’s teams have earned 16 winning seasons, and Woodward continues to establish herself
as the winningest coach in SU women's soccer history with a 261-98-36 overall record (prior to the
2016 season).
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