Archive for July, 2010

Looking at San Jose

July 31, 2010
By Mike
Looking at San Jose

Sounders FC return to MLS action on Saturday as they travel to the Bay Area to take on the Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium. Seattle (6-8-4, 22pts) are trying to build off of a 2 game league winning streak after the Rave Green recorded victories on the road at DC and last week against...
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Fernandez on Active Roster

July 30, 2010
By Mike
Fernandez on Active Roster

Sounders FC has added midfielder Alvaro Fernandez, 24, to the active roster. Fernandez, a member of the Uruguay National Team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, was acquired on Thursday and has received his International Transfer Certificate. He is now eligible to play on Saturday night against the San Jose Earthquakes.
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Freddie Ljungberg Traded to Chicago

July 30, 2010
By Mike
Freddie Ljungberg Traded to Chicago

Seattle designated player Freddie Ljungberg has been traded to the Chicago Fire for a conditional selection in the 2011 or 2012 SuperDraft for Ljungberg. Official Release
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Rumor Alert: Ljungberg Traded to Chicago

July 30, 2010
By Mike
Rumor Alert: Ljungberg Traded to Chicago

Seattle Times reporter Josh Mayers has tweeted that Sounders FC designated Player Freddie Ljungberg has been traded to the Chicago Fire. No more details are available.
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MLS’s Newest Designated Player in Training

July 30, 2010
By Mike
MLS’s Newest Designated Player in Training

Chris Coulter was able to provide us some shots of MLS’s newest Designated Player, Alvaro Fernandez from today’s training session. Enjoy!
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Welcome Alvaro!

July 30, 2010
By Mike
Welcome Alvaro!

Press Photo from Sounders FC
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Fernandez signs

July 29, 2010
By yamsmos
Fernandez signs

Seattle Sounders FC have announced the signing of the club’s third Designated Player, Alvaro Fernandez, a midfielder for the Uruguayan National Team. The rumors have been around for a week and were confirmed today via a release from the club. The 24-year old Fernandez was under contract with Nacional in Uruguay and has 8 caps...
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Sounders Win 1st Leg of Champions League

July 28, 2010
By Mike
Sounders Win 1st Leg of Champions League

Seattle has a win and a +1 goal differential after the home leg of the CONCACAF Champions League play-in match against Metapan. After playing through a scoreless 60 minutes, Fredy Montero came on as a 60th minute substitute for Nate Jaqua, and seconds later gave Sounders FC a goal that would be the game-winner....
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Looking at Metapán

July 28, 2010
By Mike
Looking at Metapán

The Sounders take on El Salvador’s AD Isidro Metapán on Wednesday Night at Qwest Field in the CONCACAF Champions League. Kickoff is set for 7p. From the Club… Metapán won the 2010 Clausura for its fourth title in the last seven seasons (there are two seasons per year in El Salvador’s Primera División). That season...
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The Champions League: What is it?

July 27, 2010
By Mike
The Champions League: What is it?

The CONCACAF Champions League (CCL) begins this week and is a new concept for many Sounders Fans. So, what is it? In short, it’s the club championship for teams in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The winner of the 8-month long event will find itself in the FIFA Club World Championship.
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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 11 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)