Sounders’ Winning Ways Continue

The Seattle Sounders won again on Wednesday night against Chivas USA, by a score of 1-0. That makes it six wins in their last seven matches and they are now tied for second place in the West with LA Galaxy, with games still in hand. Follow @mikerussellfoto (Click on the …

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Supporters Packed to the Rafters for Cascadia Cup Battle

The largest crowd to ever attend a soccer match in the Pacific Northwest did not go home disappointed…well, except for the 1000, or so, who made the trip up from Portland. In front of 67,385, the Seattle Sounders defeated their arch rival Portland Timbers by a score of 1-0. I …

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A Gallery of Clint Dempsey as a Seattle Sounder

Well, I was supposed to take the night off for my birthday, but I just couldn’t pass this up. The big announcement that three days earlier hardly anybody expected to actually happen — the Seattle Sounders signed US Men’s National Team captain and English Premier League star, Clint Dempsey. I …

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Photos of Sounders Win Over Chivas USA

Despite going down a goal early to Chivas USA, the Seattle Sounders scored two goals to register their first come-from-behind victory this season. Definitely got some fun shots. I always seem to come home with more “selects” when it’s a good match. Funny how that works! Makes complete sense, though…more …

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Sounders and Rapids Draw 1-1

Injuries have been plaguing the Seattle Sounders of late. They came into Saturday’s match having lost 3 of their last 4, in a month that some said should have been an easy stretch of games. Seattle went down a goal to Colorado in the 60th minute off a corner kick. …

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Captured Oba’s Flip – Finally!

Ever since the rumors started that Obafemi Martins was coming to play for the Seattle Sounders I was looking forward to capturing his trademark goal-celebrating back flip. Before this match, I was in the wrong place every time. But on Wednesday night luck was on my side, and he flipped …

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US Men Win 2-0 in World Cup Qualifier

The US Men’s National Team took one step closer to qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. They defeated Panama 2-0 in front of over 40,000 in Seattle. I was there shooting for American Soccer Now. Be sure to check them out for lots of great coverage from the …

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Sounders Top Whitecaps, Take Lead in Cascadia Cup

On Saturday night, in front of a crowd over 53,000 strong, the Seattle Sounders defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2. With the win, the Sounders take the lead on the season for the coveted Cascadia Cup. There are still several matches to be played, so they’ll need to keep playing well …

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Photos of U.S. Men Training for World Cup Qualifier in Seattle

Lots of smiles and laughter among the U.S. Men’s National Team as they trained at CenturyLink Field on Sunday, June 9, in preparation for the World Cup Qualifier match against Panama Tuesday night. I was there to shoot some of the player interviews and the first few minutes of warm …

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Sounders Topple Dallas, 4-2

The Seattle Sounders put an end to FC Dallas’ 9 game unbeaten streak and extended their own to 6 games. And for the first time in club history, they had back-to-back 4-goal matches. I think it’s safe to say that for the time being, the Sounders have found their rhythm. …

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