Archive for January, 2009

Training Camp Trimmed

January 30, 2009
By Mike

The Seattle Times is reporting that 5 former USL Sounders have been released from Sounders FC Training Camp before the club heads south to train in Oxnard, CA. Those leaving the camp are… Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar John Fishbaugher Youssouff Kante Kevin Sakuda Kenji Treschuk Also Jacob Lensky has turned down the offer to attend camp.
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Can’t Wait for Tickets to Go On Sale?

January 30, 2009
By Mike
Can’t Wait for Tickets to Go On Sale?

The secondary market for Sounders FC tickets is already taking off. You can already find single game tickets available throughout the stadium for all of the home games at Qwest Field. Interestingly enough, tickets for the Inaugural Opener against New York RedBulls are the cheapest, with some sellers listing tickets for $39. But I’m...
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Barcelona to Play Two in Seattle?

January 30, 2009
By Mike
Barcelona to Play Two in Seattle?

Seattle Sounders FC season ticket holders have been told that “three exhibition games” would be included in their 2009 package. And rumors have been flying since then… Let’s remember that some rumors from Barcelona a month ago noted that the La Liga team from Catalonia could be headed to the Pacific Northwest this summer....
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all games can be heard on the radio

January 29, 2009
By yamsmos

jose with the times has noted that he got word that all sounders games will be aired on 97.3 with Callabro doing the play by play… my first thought was “great”, but then my second thought was… wait, does calling a game for TV translate into a good radio broadcast?… i honestly don’t know....
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Sounders FC Ticket Info

January 29, 2009
By Mike
Sounders FC Ticket Info

Single Tickets will most likely go on sale on March 2nd via Ticketmaster. Current season ticket-holders will have access to a pre-sale a week or two beforehand (but expect be a ticket limit). 7-Game Ticket Packages are available starting this morning. Prices start @ $126 and there are two packages to select from.
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Another Newcomer to Camp: Jacob Lensky

January 29, 2009
By Mike
Another Newcomer to Camp: Jacob Lensky

Jose Romero is noting that Jacob Lensky, a Canadian U20 and U23 player has joined the Sounders’ Training Camp. Lensky played at Feyenoord Rotterdam in the Dutch Eredivisie last year but left the club. He is a 5’10″, 15olb 20-year old Midfielder. Just two days ago, The Province ran a story on Lensky, Finding...
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Jeff Parke Heading to Belguim?

January 29, 2009
By Mike

Jeff Parke, who was selected by Sounders FC in the Expansion Draft, is headed to Belguim for a tryout with two clubs according to the Seattle Times. Parke was a gamble for Seattle because he was not under contract with the New York Red Bulls during the draft. He also has 5 games left...
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the Sound Wave experience

January 28, 2009
By yamsmos

i have a good friend who is in the sound wave and i asked him to comment on the experience. you will note the complete sentences and capital letters, so you know i couldn’t have wrote this… without further adu… ————————————————————————————————— Being a part of the first edition of the Sounders FC Marching Band,...
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san jose get duped into pyramid scheme

January 28, 2009
By yamsmos

in other news, a door to door salesman showed up on the training grounds of San Jose this week. before you call my bluff, have you ever been to the san jose training ground? they have a large door that says “solicitors welcome”, so know you know my story is all true. anyway, a...
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2009 Schedule Released!

January 28, 2009
By Mike
2009 Schedule Released!

The Schedule for the 2009 Inaugural Season for Seattle Sounders FC in MLS has been released. What do you think? 9 Games will be televised nationally. With the unbalanced number of  MLS teams, Seattle will host San Jose twice and will be on the road to Chivas USA twice. Sounders FC will face all...
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Sounders FC News

GoSOUNDERS on Twitter

  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @SoundersFC: UPDATE: Match vs @sjearthquakes on 9/23 moved to 9/22 at 7:30pm PT. click here (about 3 hours ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @StarfireSports: Time to start rooting for Georgia in the @UsOpenCup. Georgia over Atlanta means a home game for @SoundersFC , An Atl ... (about 20 hours ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @SoundersFC: Unbeaten streak ends at six as Espindola goal in 51st minute becomes the match-winner. SEA 0:1 RSL. click here (4 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @LiveSounders: Bryan Meredith holds the 4th longest shutout streak to start an MLS career at 225 minutes and counting. (4 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @RossFletcher1: #sounders v RSL; Meredith, Parke, Hurtado, Burch, Rosales, Alonso, Rose, Estrada, Montero, Johnson. Fernandez on bench (4 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @SoccerByIves: Tough loss for RSL RT @MCLTribune: Javier Morales didn't practice w/ @RealSaltLake today after injuring quadriceps, wo ... (6 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @joshuamayers: Pat Ianni undergoing an MRI today after aggravating a back injury in warmups before Wednesday's game. (6 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @JaneGPhoto: YEa @Goleador17 Goal of the Week! click here (6 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: MLS has suspended Sounders defender Zach Scott 1 game & fined him for "endangering the safety of Fabian Castillo" click here (6 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: Sounders win 2-0 at FC Dallas behind Fredy Montero's brace. (7 days ago)