November 2009
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Sounders FC Staff Recognized for Success |... →
Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year: Gary Wright – Seattle Sounders FC; Community Relations Department of the Year presented by MLS W.O.R.K.S: Seattle Sounders FC; Operations Director of the Year: Bart Wiley – Seattle Sounders FC …
Ljungberg talks about Arsenal →
“When I was there it was always hard when the winter came - you had to roll up your sleeves to get the dirty work done.
“A couple of times in the past they have dropped points on those sort of occasions, but I hope this year will be different.”
Ljungberg, still only 32, scored on his Arsenal debut in a 3-0 win over Manchester United after joining for what proved to be a...
A Timbers take on the MLS cup →
Okay Portland fans. In just over a year, the Timbers will officially join MLS. If you want to match the passion and success they’ve had in Seattle, you’ve got your work cut out for you.
Sunday night, I headed north for the MLS Cup, as the LA Galaxy took on Real Salt Lake for the league’s championship. A crowd of 46,011 turned out for the match, up from Qwest Field’s normal soccer capacity...
“I’d like to thank all of the friends and fans for their good wishes,” said...”
– Sigi Schmid Released from Hospital | Prost Amerika Soccer
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Sounders FC coach Schmid remains hospitalized →
Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid remained at Overlake Hospital Medical Center on Sunday receiving treatment for pneumonia.
Schmid watched the MLS Cup final between his former team, the Los Angeles Galaxy, and Real Salt Lake on TV. There is no timetable for his release after he was admitted Thursday.
Schmid experienced difficulty breathing, which was later diagnosed as pneumonia. His condition was...
FAI Demand Replay of France Game →
“The handball was recognised by the FIFA commissioner, the referee observer and the match officials, as well as by the player himself. There is precedent for the invalidation of such results. In 2005, the bureau of the FIFA World Cup organising committee reached a decision to invalidate the result of a World Cup qualification match between Uzbekistan and Bahrain on the basis of a ‘technical error...
U.S. seeing emergence of real fan culture, says... →
MIAMI (Reuters) - Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber believes the sport is finally catching on in the United States and Canada with the emergence of a true soccer fan culture.
Organized fan groups have sprung up at clubs across North America in recent years, adopting colorful styles of support more familiar to European or South American soccer than the NFL or NBA.
“We are...
“Whitecaps representative Nathan Vanstone said plans for the temporary stadium -...”
– MLS surprised Whitecaps will be homeless
The Power Lift Goal Celebration | With Seattle... →
Will both Montero and Ljungberg leave? →
With the inaugural season wrapped, many questions loom for Sounders FC. Not the least of which revolve around the status of Fredy and Freddie.
Sounders FC hopes to add offense to roster next... →
#FF #Sounders - Comprehensive list of Sounders... →
Giddy up!
Sounders trust high-tech drills - Top Sports... →
“I started about three weeks after the Gold Cup, probably,” he said. “I started during – for whatever reason – a dip in performance and (when I) just wasn’t doing very well. I kind of looked at why, got involved with the Omegawave training, went in there and got some personalized training.
“And ever since, I’ve been feeling better every week. I’m a firm believer now.”
hedging your bets? | GoSounders.com - Love the... →
I’ve actually subscribed to betting against your team for years, using the following method – How much would you pay to see them win?
For example, if it’s worth $50 to me to see the Sounders beat Houston then I’ll bet $50 on Houston. If the Sounders win, I got the victory I was ‘buying’ in the first place. If Houston wins, I get a refund plus some extra $ for the beer I need to feel better.
Sounders FC aim to increase speed of play →
SEATTLE — Confronted with the difficult task of scoring away from home in the second leg against Houston, Seattle Sounders FC know they must improve on their offensive effort after the scoreless first game. Fresh off the bone-jarring first match against the Dynamo, the club has been practicing quick ball movement in practice to try to create more scoring opportunities by getting out in front...
"TAKE EM ALL!" GO #Sounders!! Is it Sunday yet!? →
This is a great shot from the March to the Match during 1st leg of the playoffs with Houston.
Budding rivals →
Having already played four times in their inaugural season, Seattle has become fast foes with Houston.
Zach Thornton and Steve Ralston win awards →
Kasey Keller was a finalist for two awards that were announced by Major League Soccer Wednesday. Here is the release from the league offices.
NEW YORK – Major League Soccer…
Goal and Save of the Year →
Check out the nominees and make your picks for Goal of the Year and Save of the Year at mlsnet.com. I’ve made my picks, what are your choices?
Ruffneck Scarves, Official Scarf Provider to Major... →
“Our goal all along has been to create unique scarves that REAL supporters can wear and raise with pride,” said Jeff McIntyre, founder of Ruffneck Scarves. “The partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) will increase our ability to reach the supporters of North America’s top flight league, and gives MLS an opportunity to elevate their brand even further. ” Our goal...
Marshall hoping to be ready for second leg →
SEATTLE — After suffering a fluke knee injury the day before Seattle Sounders FC’s first playoff game, defender Tyrone Marshall is fighting to recover in time for Sunday’s return leg in Houston. The injury, which is listed as an lateral collateral ligament sprain in his right knee, occurred when Marshall got caught between a goalkeeper and Nate Jaqua during a drill on Wednesday.
Five Sounders named finalists for year-end awards →
Seattle head coach Sigi Schmid, goalkeeper Kasey Keller, central defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, midfielder Freddie Ljungberg and forward Fredy Montero are finalists for MLS 2009 year-end awards.
Playoffs at a glance →
The first leg of the Conference Semifinals are all in the books now and there were certainly some interesting games. Here are each of the early returns with a comment from Sigi Schmid on each. …
Award Season →
Major League Soccer will begin announcing their award winners on Wednesday and one thing is for certain - at least one Sounder will win an award. The league announced the three finalists for each…
I hope @TheRealFreddie sticks all next season - ... →
“I need to give myself the best chance to make the World Cup squad – playing for Milan will help me. I’m committed to LA Galaxy and MLS in the long term and remain as passionate as ever about growing the game of soccer in America. I’m completely focused on ending this season on a high note with my club by winning the MLS Cup,” said Beckham.
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#Sounders : Seattle confident heading into second... →
SEATTLE — After failing to score on a bevy of chances in the first leg, Seattle Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid doesn’t believe his team will panic when they head to Houston for the return match in their Western Conference Semifinal Series. Although Sounders FC did not find the net at home Thursday night, the team’s strong road form leaves them thinking they have a good chance to...
Winning, rather than profits, drives @DrewFromTV... →
I was talking to one of the English-speaking guides at Camp Nou (FC Barcelona’s stadium) and he said something about the election coming up. I said, “What are you talking about?” He explained to me that the fans were going to vote out the president of the club. I thought that was the craziest thing I’d ever heard of. It would be like having George Steinbrenner voted out by Yankees fans. I thought...