As a journalist, you could also get lots of first hand Everton info (and maybe tickets) easily in KC.

FA Cup Final hero Paul Rideout has lived and coached in Kansas City for years. A must see for any true Everton fan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh9lbsfpFY0&feature=related

He is now the KC Wizards U-16, U-17, and U-18 coach.

Everton (Saw them win the first EPL game I wastched. Great history, Paul McCartney is a fan.)
Portsmouth (Close to my families roots in England)
Arsenal (Cool name, good team)
Aston Villa (Cool name, cool colors)

After much deliberation, I selected Everton.

But the others are ones I’ll likely pull for also.

In support of your Manchester City idea, you might read this very fine book called “Manchester United Ruined My Life,” by Colin Shindler.
http://www.amazon.com/Manchester-United-Ruined-My-Life/dp/0747259836/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212996547&sr=8-1

There is some cricket stuff in there that had me pretty lost (they say it’s like baseball, but other than the fact that one guy has a piece of wood in his hand and another guy is throwing a ball at him, I don’t see a lot of similarities). But even in the parts that I didn’t understand, you can sense that this is a guy who loves his sports and has suffered. It is a fine book for everyone whose identity has been partly defined by suffering with their favorite teams. [Disclaimer: yes, I am a red sox fan... and I know we are no longer allowed to claim suffering status. But I was six when Bucky hit that ball (you can do the math to Buckner, Boone etc)... And I would offer that being always the second best is actually more painful that being dead last every year, as anyone who has ever taken home a "second place" trophy can attest. Is there a more painful and hollow feeling?

And btw, it was a low blow the other day to list the Sox IN FRONT of the Yankees on the list of teams whose supporters are like Man U supporters. For years, in trying to help Americans understand what Man U means, I have simply said, "They are the Yankees of English soccer [sic].” I know it is the chic thing these days to bash sox fans and call us the new Yankees fans. And yes, those of us who have been around for a while are indeed going through something of an identity crisis. But… but… come on Joe. we are still not the Yankees! Just cause we have a streak of a few good years thanks to competent management [and one of the top salaries in the league]… anyway, way off topic here.]

For what it’s worth, I support West Ham, for no better reason than that my closest English friend supports them. But I am not really qualified to make a proper pitch for the team. So I will stick with my recommendation to read the Shindler book.

Keep up the good work!
Mike

Tottenham always believe they are going to achieve more than then do, as do Newcastle, and so fail in their expectations every year.

Supporting Fulham is like a rollercoaster. You never know what you will get but the highs are worth it. On top of that it is the oldest ground in the Premiership and a lovely walk through Bishops Park along the river to get to the ground. Watching the game, you do actually watch the players instead of a screen (which happens at the bigger clubs as you are so far away the players look about 1in tall). The fans are really friendly and you still get the old match day experience. Fulham may not have won the Premiership but they won the best fans league and best chant of the season. Plus Fulham have more US players than any other team.

All in all, there is only one team to support in the Premiership. So get practicing – Come On You Whitessssssss (COYW’ssssssssss)