While growing up in La Conner, John Agen had a passion for football.

His son’s game plan was slightly different. It veered to futbol.

Steven Agen began getting his kicks as a 12-year-old die-hard Seattle Sounders fan. Now, almost a decade later, he has established a strong foothold in the Pacific Northwest’s soccer media industry.

Pretty impressive, no matter how you spell it.

“He’s just a junior at the University of Washington,” says John, a polished pocket passer during his days at La Conner High, “and he’s already written a book and owns his own business.”

Steven was on the receiving end of...