Archive for June, 2010

Sounders Advance in US Open Cup

June 30, 2010
By Mike
Sounders Advance in US Open Cup

Ticket Information Updated: After 120 minutes of action and an even score it came down to the 5th Penalty Kick by Zach Scott to secure Sounders FC’s victory in the third round of the US Open Cup. Opening their Cup Championship defense on the road in front of 15,422 at PGE Park, Seattle got...
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Sounders vs. Timbers: Live Blog

June 30, 2010
By Mike

Come back right before kickoff @ 730p for our Live Blog Coverage of the beginning of Sounders FC’s qwest to defend the US Open Cup… Sounders vs. Portland
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Sounders Begin US Open Cup Defense in Portland

June 30, 2010
By Mike
Sounders Begin US Open Cup Defense in Portland

Sounders FC opens up defense of their 2009 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Championship tonight as they head to the Rose City to take on the USL’s Portland Timbers in the Third Round of the tournament. In preparation for Portland’s ascension to MLS next season and to continue the pair’s history that dates back...
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How About Real Madrid?

June 29, 2010
By Mike
How About Real Madrid?

This afternoon the LA Galaxy released the information that they will be playing a friendly with Real Madrid at the end of August. Josh Mayers of the Seattle Times asked, Think the Sounders FC are next in line for a similar announcement…? My answer- Yes. Since Season Ticket Holders aren’t using “Friendly C” for...
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wc quarters – final 8 teams are set

June 29, 2010
By yamsmos
wc quarters – final 8 teams are set

Holland v Brazil,    Uruguay v US Ghana,  Argentina v Germany,  Paraguay v Spain right away you see four south american teams in the 1/4′s. and how crazy it is that their could realistically be all four south american teams in the final 4. i have actually done a poor job on my predictions this year, and that goes...
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let’s get our mind of soccer for a few

June 28, 2010
By yamsmos
let’s get our mind of soccer for a few

to do so, i have put together a fun optical illusion quiz… let’s see how you do (answers at the bottom). 1. Which line is longer?
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we sucked today, but not as much as fifa refs. well, ok. maybe.

June 27, 2010
By yamsmos
we sucked today, but not as much as fifa refs. well, ok. maybe.

so, maybe i am a little pissy b/c the US got knocked out, or maybe i am pissy b/c my other half, england, got hosed on a call that could have very much changed the game, or maybe i am pissy b/c it has been a very very frustrating 27 hours of footy all...
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Sounders Return to MLS Action with Loss

June 27, 2010
By Mike

Sounders FC traveled to Philadelphia to open MLS’s newest soccer specific stadium following the 2-week World Cup break. They are returning to Seattle losers in a 1-3 game. Seattle (4-7-3, 15pts) was up 1-0 at the intermission thanks to a Pat Noonan goal in the 44th minute. In the second half, effective heat index in...
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US needs to play 2nd halves only… oh, and sounders play today

June 27, 2010
By yamsmos

like most of you, i had an empty feeling most of yesterday due to the US being knocked out. however, even though we had as good a chance to getting into the semi’s as we ever have had, we knew ghana was good, and uruguay, who was next, would likely be even harder. after...
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wc – final group stage games over – next round looks fantastic

June 25, 2010
By yamsmos
wc – final group stage games over – next round looks fantastic

yesterday produced probably the most shocking knock out in quite some time. yes, france had good players, but most people weren’t really that surprised that they got knocked out… italy, however, in what laurie called “the group of life” failed to qualify out of the group stage in something like 50 years. they failed...
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Sounders FC News

GoSOUNDERS on Twitter

  • GoSOUNDERS: Sounders will now host Atlanta in the @usopencup. per @ATLSilverbacks click here (about 9 hours ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @usopencup: Not surprising, but TheCup.us confirms @ATLSilverbacks & @SoundersFC are in negotiations about who will host the Rd 3 ... (about 10 hours ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: Sounders will travel to Atlanta to begin their @usopencup defense next week. RT @ATLSilverbacks: FINAL: Silverbacks 1, Georgia Revolution 0 (about 12 hours ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: UW and Tacoma Tide product. RT @usopencup: RT @atlsilverbacks: GOAL SILVERBACKS! Raphael Cox blasts home. 1-0 in the 61st minute! (about 12 hours ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: Sounders Academy defender Jalen Markey included. RT @SoccerByIves: U.S. U-18s set for Portugal tournament click here (about 22 hours ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @eddie_johnson7: Quick turn around game in 72 hours. #rest#recovery #gosounders!!!! (2 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @SoundersFC: UPDATE: Match vs @sjearthquakes on 9/23 moved to 9/22 at 7:30pm PT. click here (5 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @StarfireSports: Time to start rooting for Georgia in the @UsOpenCup. Georgia over Atlanta means a home game for @SoundersFC , An Atl ... (6 days 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 (10 days ago)
  • GoSOUNDERS: RT @LiveSounders: Bryan Meredith holds the 4th longest shutout streak to start an MLS career at 225 minutes and counting. (10 days ago)