Archive for January, 2009

MLS ABCs: Generation Adidas

January 6, 2009
By Mike
MLS ABCs: Generation Adidas

In the next installment from the GoSounders.com MLS ABCs series we will look at Generation Adidas players… MLS & Nike created a program to elevate the talent of youth soccer development in the US. Originally called Project-40, the program has since become sponsored by Adidas and is now referred to as Generation Adidas. The...
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Roy Miller Loan Close to Happening

January 6, 2009
By Mike

Costa Rican defender Roy Miller‘s agent, Jorge Ulloa, told LaRepublica that Miller “has accepted the offer for the North American team and the details that separate him from the Sounders is minimal.” Miller, 24, currently plays in Norway’s top league for Rosenborg. He is primarily a Central Defender and has appeared 8 times for...
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Sounders FC Sign Chris Eylander

January 5, 2009
By Mike
Sounders FC Sign Chris Eylander

Former University of Washington and USL Seattle Sounder goalkeeper Chris Eylander has signed an MLS contract to play for Seattle Sounders FC. Eylander, 24, has spent the past three season with the USL Sounders and was named “Player of the US Open Cup“. Of course this isn’t earth-shattering news. New head coach Sigi Schmid...
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Rumor Mill of Players Headed to Sounders FC

January 5, 2009
By Mike
Rumor Mill of Players Headed to Sounders FC

Soccer365.com is reporting that Valencia striker Fernando Morientes may be headed to Seattle. His value would see him earn Designated Player wages, so it would be interesting to see how Sounders FC acquires that second spot. Also, Costa Rican defender Roy Miller is being loaned from his Norwegian club, Rosenborg, to Sounders FC according...
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MLS ABCs: MLS Super Draft

January 4, 2009
By Mike

Another article in our MLS ABCs Series to help new MLS fans in Seattle get accustomed to the rules and intricasies of MLS. To the right, you will notice a countdown timer to the MLS SuperDraft. The SuperDraft will occur on January 15th in St. Louis. Players eligible to be drafted include all current...
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Sounder Super Search: The 10 Finalists

January 2, 2009
By Mike
Sounder Super Search: The 10 Finalists

As you know, the Sounder Super Search has conducted the three open tryouts in Yakima, Spokane and Tukiwla and narrowed down the list to ten finalists. One winner will be awarded a spot on the 2009 Sounders FC roster. That final tryout will be broadcast following the Super Bowl on KING 5 on Sunday,...
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Sounders FC News

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  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @StarfireSports: Time to start rooting for Georgia in the @UsOpenCup. Georgia over Atlanta means a home game for @SoundersFC , An Atl ... (about 17 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 ... (5 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @joshuamayers: Pat Ianni undergoing an MRI today after aggravating a back injury in warmups before Wednesday's game. (5 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @JaneGPhoto: YEa @Goleador17 Goal of the Week! click here (5 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)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @GorillaFC: SSFC is leading the MLS in the Designated Driver program! Keep it going Seattle! (8 days ago)