The Sounders had a quick stop home at Starfire this weekend before they head back down to Arizona to compete in the Desert Diamond Cup in Tuscon. I made it down to training on Saturday morning and got to see some of the players returning from international duty. Also on …
On Tuesday morning I made it out to my first Sounders training this year. The preseason began just over a week ago, and as I write this post the team is on its way to Casa Grande, Arizona for some warmer and drier conditions. There was a new, yet familiar, …
On Sunday night, the Sounders fell just short of pulling off a miracle. Though for a while there, it looked like they might actually do it. They had a two goal lead with more than 30 minutes left to play. Then, after a somewhat questionable penalty call, Robbie Keane dashed …
On a beautiful sunny day in Seattle the Sounders managed to come from behind for the first time this season. Steve Zakuani started his second MLS match in a row, the first one at CenturyLink field since he broke his leg in April of last year. After going down a …
Just one day after the Sounders beat their Cascadia rivals from the north (photo gallery here), the LA Galaxy reserve squad took on the Sounders reserves at Starfire Sports in Tukwila. The decent crowd of supporters on hand got their first look at the recently signed Honduran, Mario Martinez. Fresh …
Last night was a great celebration of soccer here in Seattle. UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea FC came to town for a friendly against the Seattle Sounders. While many in attendance were there to see Chelsea, much of the celebration was for longtime fan favorite Roger Levesque. This was Roger’s …
No team has ever won the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup four years in a row since its inception in 1914. After the 4-1 semifinal victory over Chivas USA on Wednesday night, the Seattle Sounders now have a chance at making history. It was another packed house at Starfire on …
That makes it seven MLS matches in a row without a win for the Sounders. It’s the longest drought in franchise history. After having the best start to the season, the Sounders have hit a bit of a rough patch. And of course, losing to their Cascadia Cup arch-rivals from …
Ok, just a quick post today, as I have a bunch of work to get through before heading down to shoot the Sounders v Timbers derby match this weekend. Basically, the big story before the match was the inclusion of Steve Zakuani in the 18 man lineup for the first …
This match was touted as a true David versus Goliath matchup. Amateur side Cal FC managed a surprise victory against the Portland Timbers back in the third round of the US Open Cup. But in the fourth round match against the Seattle Sounders, the outcome was quite a bit different. …