September 2009
66 posts
Sounders ready for Open Cup Final →
A series of dramatic matches gives the Sounders FC an opportunity to play for their first trophy Wednesday night in the Open Cup final against DC United.
Open Cup History in Rave Green →
The Sounders FC may be an expansion team, but their roster is riddled with US Open Cup finals experience. Six players on Seattle’s roster have played in the Cup final. Just last year, Osvaldo…
“If it goes to penalty kicks that Seattle will probably win because of Senor...”
– US Open Cup Build up: Go On Sigi – Be a German! |
August 2009
56 posts
Sounders have trophy in mind | The News Tribune -... →
Seattle Sounders FC gets an early chance to wash away any frustrations from its scoreless draw against Toronto on Saturday.
Come Wednesday, the Sounders will visit D.C. United while in search of its first trophy: the U.S. Open Cup.
“For this franchise in its first year to get to a final is already a great accomplishment, but we don’t want to be satisfied with that,” Sounders coach Sigi Schmid...
MLS Results Spell Further Gloom for Seattle | →
One of the benefits of playing the early game is that you know what results in the later matches will benefit you. Sadly want is all the Sounders could do as the remaining fixtures all went the wrong way. Wednesday’s Cup Final opponents DC United won a surprise victory at Chicago and close the gap on Sounders to two points, with the Capital side having a match in hand. The New England Revs won...
Scoreless in Seattle →
“When you have one foot in a hole and one on a banana peel who’s the one who’s going to bring the rope?” says Sigi Schmid after a 0-0 draw with Toronto FC.
HeraldNet: Sounder players help open new Monroe... →
Midfield holds the key →
In a game with playoff implications, the Sounders turn to Osvaldo Alonso and Brad Evans to get things started against Toronto FC.
Sounders FC launch Spanish website to connect with... →
To connect with a growing and diverse fan base, Seattle announces the launch of Espanol.SoundersFC.com.
Hola a todos →
Hola a todos. Hoy abro mi “blog,” un espacio donde comparto algo de mis pensamientos a los fanaticos. En mi primer entrada, quería contarle que he disfrutado mi nueva vida en Seattle y con…
Sounders FC Launch Spanish Website to Connect with... →
RENTON, Wash. - The Sounders FC have launched a new website which will provide original content and features in Spanish to meet the growing demand and interest from their growing and wide-spread fan base.
“The Sounders FC website hosts visitors from over 20 Spanish-speaking countries so far,” said manager of digital media Kenton Olson. “We have experienced even greater traffic...
Sounders FC Blog | Quotes from Sigi Schmid, Aug.... →
“We have talked a lot about a lot of different options. The objective is to always try to get your best players on the field and get them to harmonize and be able to play beautiful music together. So that’s our goal. That’s what our objective is and we will continue to work towards that. The goals have not always reflected, but I think we play as attractive of soccer as anyone in...
Midfielder Terry Cooke invited to train with... →
33-year old English Midfielder Terry Cooke is training this week with Seattle Sounders FC.
Cooke was released in late July after a long stint with the Colorado Rapids. Rapids head coach Gary Smith told MLSnet.com at the time:
“The crux of it is, Terry’s not played an awful lot of football this year,” Smith said. “He’s obviously one of the bigger earners. My...
Levesque Caps Long Journey Back To MLS →
Six years after making his MLS debut with the San Jose Earthquakes, Roger Levesque made his first career MLS start Sunday in a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo.
Say Hi to Alonso and Montero →
I know a lot of you that read this blog are big fans of Osvaldo Alonso and Fredy Montero, so I thought it important to let you know that those two fan-favorites will be at the Evergreen State…
Sounders Draw Dynamo 1-1 →
The Sounders FC had several opportunities to come away winners, but were pleased with the 1-1 road draw with the top team in the MLS.
Ljungberg Set For Return →
Sounders FC midfielder Freddie Ljungberg’s low-blood sugar caused disorientation that kept him out of two matches.
No Homecoming →
Patrick Ianni spent three years with the Houston Dynamo, but his first return to the city since being traded during training camp won’t distract the versatile defender.
MLS boss Garber delighted at Seattle Sounder... →
MLS Commissioner Don Garber has labelled the launch of the Seattle Sounders this season as one of the best of a sports team in US sporting history.
The Sounders have enjoyed fantastic support from the people of Seattle in just their first season in MLS, prompting Garber to praise the franchise.
“…perhaps the most successful launch of a sports team in US history,” Garber said.
“It’s hard to...
Revolution Squeak By Sounders FC 1-0 →
Shalrie Joseph scores the games only goal in the 21st minute
Seattle Sounders FC hitting all the right notes -... →
SEATTLE - The party begins about four blocks away from Qwest Field. Just beyond the parking lot, a Starbucks, and an antiques gallery, hundreds of fans gather in Occidental Park on game day. They wave green scarves and march behind a band of drums, chanting all along the way on the 10-minute walk to Qwest, where they typically join more than 20,000 other fans.
Musical Chairs in Starting XI →
With Ljungberg and Marshall out of the lineup, Seattle continues to shuffle while staying in the playoff hunt.
A.A.S.S.C.E.A.C.E.S.com | Any Anti-Sounders... →
We’re anti-anti-club supporter supporters.
WatchViddler.com - maxflowertv.com Interviews Steve Zakuani of the Sounders
Major League Soccer: News: Revs, Sounders FC meet... →
QUESTIONABLE: MF Freddie Ljungberg (disorientation) …
Sounders | Sounders FC to collect school supplies... →
Sounders FC and the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County will host a school supply drive at the Sounders FC match on Thursday, August 20, at Qwest Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Big Bone Marrow Registry Drive tomorrow →
One of the many reasons I enjoy working with the Sounders is their genuine passion for community involvement. Tomorrow, one of those events will occur, and I wanted to make sure to pass along…
... And a School Supply Drive →
Just as I posted the item about the Bone Marrow Registry Drive, I got this in my e-mail in-box about a School Supply Drive on Thursday night before the Sounders take on the New England Revolution. …
Sounders FC Win 2-0 Over LA Galaxy →
Steve Zakuani and Fredy Montero scored while Kasey Keller earned the shutout in Seattle’s first win since July 11.
Live at the Home Depot Center →
The field is in pretty tough shape after the HDC hosted the X-Games last week. Here is a shot of Brian Schmetzer and David Tenney checking out the fields before warmups.
Sounders can't worry about Galaxy's stars →
When playing the Los Angeles Galaxy, the focus naturally turns to international soccer superstars David Beckham and Landon Donovan. Big names, big games. Beckham will be a headline story when the Seattle Sounders visit L.A. this weekend as he makes his first home appearance for the Galaxy on Saturday night since rejoining the Major League Soccer club after being on loan to AC Milan
“Donovan questionable with “swine flu” as Galaxy host Sounders”
– The Sports Network - Major League Soccer (MLS)
listening to "Beastie Boys - Sabotage" →
Just went to make my morning coffee and found we are out!
listening to "Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet -... →
ah… Saturday….
“A brand new Sounders radio show has just hit the airwaves. The podcast show is...”
– Radio Sounders is on the Air |
A.A.S.S.C.E.A.C.E.S.com | Any Anti-Sounders... →
AASSCEACES are the supporters of USL and MLS anti-Sounders clubs in North America who can really show their venom, nurturing North American anti-Sounders supporters’ culture for fire-breathing, all-consuming hatred towards a Sounders team in their first season.
“Step one toward becoming a true soccer fan is supporting the Sounders. Great...”
– Soccer: The Two Step Program | Slog | The Stranger, Seattle’s Only Newspaper
School Supply Drive →
Join the Sounders FC and Boys & Girls Clubs of King County for their 1st annual School Supply Drive.
Graham removed from Disabled List →
Defender Taylor Graham was placed on the Disabled List on May 29 with a fracture of the third metatarsal of his right foot and is immediately available to play in MLS games.