Archive for August, 2009

‘Over 11,000 tickets sold for US Open Cup final’

August 31, 2009
By jt

Jose over at the Times is reporting as of 1pm PST today, DC has sold “over 11,000 tickets” for the final they ‘just had to have in DC’.  Anyone want to guess the average ticket price?
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Looking at the Playoff Picture

August 31, 2009
By Mike
Looking at the Playoff Picture

At the end of MLS’s 24th Week, the Sounders find themselves in an unenviable position of a 52% chance of making the playoffs right now- and trending downward. The Rapids beat the Dynamo, 1-0, yesterday making 4 teams within 1 point of third place in the West. Here’s a look at the Western Standings…...
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we watched an MLS match yesterday

August 30, 2009
By yamsmos
we watched an MLS match yesterday

as you know, i watched VERY little MLS before this year. the fact that there wasn’t a local team was the major part of that, but i would be lying if i said it didn’t have anything to do with some of the level of play. this year however, i have been very surprised...
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Sounders and Toronto Play to Scoreless Draw

August 29, 2009
By Mike
Sounders and Toronto Play to Scoreless Draw

From Sounders FC… SEATTLE- Held scoreless for the third consecutive home match, the Seattle Sounders FC battled to a 0-0 tie against Toronto FC at Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field on Saturday afternoon before a capacity crowd of 32,679. By splitting points with Toronto (8-8-7) and beating the Reds on April 4th Seattle (8-6-10)...
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Match 24: Sounders vs. Toronto FC Pre-match

August 27, 2009
By Mike
Match 24: Sounders vs. Toronto FC Pre-match

The Sounders return home to the friendly confines of Qwest Field on Saturday as they host Toronto FC. Seattle (8-6-9, 33points) is coming off a 1-1 draw with the Western Leaders Dynamo last Sunday in Houston. Toronto’s 30 points come from their 8-8-6 record and are headed to Seattle following a 2-0...
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DC United’s Marketing Effort to get Butts in the Seats for the US Open Cup Final

August 27, 2009
By Mike
DC United’s Marketing Effort to get Butts in the Seats for the US Open Cup Final

It all started when Adrian Hanauer noted that he was “skeptical” of the USSF process and of DC United’s US Open Cup Final bid. He additionally noted that the Sounders would have sold out Qwest if Seattle was awarded the US Open Cup Final. And with that, the Guantlet was laid. This prompted a...
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season ticket deposits for next year

August 26, 2009
By yamsmos

on the council member call right now, and i can relay to you that there are 5,000 season deposits already taken for next year. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ticket renewals from the existing season ticket holders.   all i can say is……WOW
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What are you doing to watch the US Open Cup Final?

August 26, 2009
By jt
What are you doing to watch the US Open Cup Final?

Wow, one week from the first final match for Sounders FC.  Are you headed to DC to chear on our boys, or will you find a pub locally and watch the 10,000 fans that DC can’t seem to come up with?  Or will you be sitting at work catching the game online or via...
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Nate Jaqua up for Goal of the Week

August 24, 2009
By Mike

Nate Jaqua‘s 70th minute volley to even Sunday’s match with the Houston Dynamo is up for MLS Goal of the Week. Go. Vote Now. Vote Often.
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Petition for Commemorative Kit

August 24, 2009
By Mike
Petition for Commemorative Kit

The discussion and vote on the All Blue Kits from a week ago shows that people are interested in what our Sounders are wearing. Joel at Emerald Pitch has put together his creative knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm in creating an all-white retro kit to honor the past players and coaches of the NASL &...
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