MLS Players Do Not Extend CBA
In short, there is no immediate strike planned, but no agreement has been reached.
The MLS Player’s Union issued the following statement today:
The Major League Soccer Players Union (the “Union”) today announced that the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and Major League Soccer (“MLS”) will not be extended past the February 25 deadline previously set by the Union and MLS.
SK Brann Post Game Quotes
As provided by the club, here are some quotes from Head Coach Sigi Schmid, Lamar Neagle and Pete Vagenas following up Sounders FC’s 1-0 win over SK Brann in the La Manga Cup.
Sigi Schmid, Sounders FC Head Coach (on finishing the trip on a high note)
It’s good to get a win again today. We were not happy with our (training game) performance yesterday, so we’ve sort of been up and down with our performances. Rosenborg, the first game, was more fatigue, being here early and running into a very good team. Then we played a good game our second game out. Third (training) game out, we played an alright first half, should’ve scored some goals, and didn’t play a good second half. This game, we were not so good first half and had a much, much better second half. So they come away with a win against Brann. Obviously it makes the team feel better and we end the trip on a win.
(on the play of the defenders) Read more
Steve Zakuani Launches Non-Profit
Sounders second-year striker, Steve Zakuani, has launched a non-proft organization, Kingdom Hope.
The aim of the organization “is to inspire and help individuals to become great achievers both on and off the soccer field.” Read more
Sounders Sink SK Brann in Spain
Sounders FC used an 84th minute goal by Lamar Neagle to defeat Norwegian side SK Brann in the 5th Place game at the La Manga Cup in Spain.
Matt Gaschk of SoundersFC.com described the goal in his live blog as,
Peter Vagenas took a low corner from the left side, skipping past two Sounders players to Neagle just inside the far post and he pokes it home for the goal. Sounders FC 1, SK Brann 0.
Sounders FC starters: Read more
Another Colombian Headed to Sounders FC?
Montano from http://quilmesclub. blogspot.com
According to Argentina’s El Sol Quilmes young Colombian striker Miguel Montaño is heading to Seattle to play for Sounders FC as posted on the FutbolMLS.com website.
The 18-year old Montaño was led to Seattle by Fredy Montero’s agent, Alejandro Taraciuk- an MLS “consultant”.
PM Update: Tonight Read more
portland fans make 4 year old girls cry
had a dream last night, and it was weird. let me share.
it was march 11th and i had just picked up my 4 year old from preschool and we were on our way to the portland v seattle game at qwest. she was SOOOOOOOOOOO excited for her first game (this part is true, she bugs me daily about going to the sounders). so i was very happy for her and for me. what a great father/daughter bonding time.
the next thing i know we are already parked and walking towards the stadium. my daughter had my golden scarf held above her head (no idea how she got it), and is singing that rude arsenal song ”ten men went to bed” which is a play on chelseas “ten men went to mow” (if you don’t know the song you can do your own research). I couldn’t believe what was coming out of her mouth, but at the same time I was so proud of her footy vernacular, her ability to keep up on current football chants, and let’s be honest, even the biggest chelsea supporter can’t truly like ashley cole as a person. so deep down, i justified the song she was singing.
*one second, i have to stop here… someone just tapped me on the shoulder and handed me a Father of the Year award. i would like to thank everyone that voted for me.
ok, back to the dream*
Sounders Drop Scrimmage to Danish Side
Sounders FC partipated in a 60-minute training scrimmage with Denmark’s FC Midtjylland and fell 1-3.
Seattle gave up the first goal in the 45th minute but got an equalizer in the 50th on a goal by Steve Zakuani that Matt Gaschk on SoundersFC.com described as…
Upcoming Sounders Action
To keep you posted with the Sounders in Spain, here is a quick glance at their upcoming matches.
- The Rave Green have a 60-minute scrimmage planned for Wednesday against Denmark’s FC Midtjylland. They finished 5th in the Danish Superliga last season.
- On Thursday, the Sounders return to La Manga action as they take on SK Brann in the 5th Place Match at the Spanish Tournament. The club finished 5th in Norway’s Eliteserien last season. Kickoff is slated for 6a PT. Expect a live blog on SoundersFC.com.
MLS willing to start season under expired contract
With the 25th rapidly approaching, there is talk of a possible strike or lock out by MLS. As of yesterday, the owners are willing to start the 2010 season under the terms of the old contract. This allows for training camps to continue Read more
Ettien Unable to Train
Côte d’Ivoire International and former La Liga captain, Félix Ettien “will not be able to train Read more
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Next / Last Match
Next- San Jose [Tickets]
Saturday 7/31 | 7p
Last- Metapan (CCL): W, 1-0
Next Home Match Houston Dynamo | Aug 8th [Tickets]
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