Evans, Hurtado Get Salary Increases
The MLS Players Union released the 2010 salaries for its players yesterday.
Some quick things to note…
- Brad Evans and Jhon Kennedy Hurtado will be making in the low $120s in 2010; both a generous increase
- Nate Sturgis’s salary has almost been cut in half
- Pete Vagenas took a 26% pay cut
- Blaise Nkufo will be making $480,000
Sounders Gear: Jerseys, Jackets, & Sweatshirts- 20% Off
Planning on getting some Sounder Gear for Dad for Father’s Day, or … maybe even yourself? Our partner, Seattle Teams, is currently running a sale for 20% Off of Sounder Jerseys, Jackets, and Sweatshirts.
Time for a Second Camping Trip! (Now With More Hallucinogens)
(This is part 2 of The True Story of “The Camping Trip.” For part 1, from last season, go here.)
Scene: Mt. Rainier, again, after dusk. Freddie Ljungberg and Fredy Montero are washing a skillet and two plates in a stream.
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Montero: So why are we back here again?
Ljungberg: Sigi says the last camping trip “didn’t take.” Pretty sure that’s American for “you’re still not passing me the ball.”
Montero: Yeah? Well I think it’s more American for, “You need to stop whining.”
Ljungberg: Shut up. This sucks. And this time they didn’t even send food.
Montero: Well, at least the owl’s eggs and wild mushrooms I found made a good omelet.
Sigmund Freud: I’ll say.
Ljungberg: Uh… Who are you and what are you doing here?
Sigmund Freud: I’m Sigmund Freud. Obviously. And I’m not actually here — I’m merely a figment of your mushroom omelet.
Ljungberg: Uh-oh.
Freud: Oh, don’t worry. I’m here to help you work through your issues. Mr. Montero, let’s start with you.
Montero: Uh….
Freud: I believe all the problems you are currently experiencing are rooted in your unacknowledged Oedipal complex.
Montero: My What-ipal complex?
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Your Seattle Sounders: Sports Team of the Year
The Sports Business Journal announced today that the Seattle Sounders are Sports Team of Year by
Tod Leiweke, CEO of Vulcan Sports, was nominated for the National Executive of the Year.
MLS Cup 2010 in Toronto
Rumors are true, the Cup game is going North.
Toronto FC and BMO Field will host the 2010 MLS Cup in November. Read more
Rumor: MLS Cup 2010 in Toronto
It’s being reported in The Globe and Mail that the 2010 MLS Cup and Supporter Summit will be in Toronto. Read more
NO STRIKE! – NEW CBA is SIGNED
ESPN is reporting that MLS and the Players Union have called a joint press conference at 10am today.
Update: 10:07 – Dan Courtemanche just asked for 5-7 minutes. Over 100 journalists are on the teleconference and roughly 20 players in DC, including the Sounders Graham, Riley and Keller. Video interviews with the players available later this afternoon.
Update: 10:18 – A new 5 year CBA was signed this morning after a long night. New contract rights to allow movement within the single entity that is MLS. More money is there, but that wasn’t key, and most contracts are now guaranteed. Read more
Players cut to get down to 22 + 4
With the idea that a CBA will happen and that roster compliance will be a knee jerk reaction, the team cut 4 players today. Our best goes out to Ellis McLoughlin, Lamar Neagle, Kevin Souter and Jamel Wallace. The current over all roster is listed below, but expect one or two more cuts. Jaqua or Graham may be placed on the IR if they’re not ready for the 25th, and there may be hope of an extra roster spot or two depending on the CBA. Oh how the world turns until that gets resolved. Read more
Home Opener Sold Out
Finally, it’s official! Oh, and the Galaxy minus Beckham is sold out as well.
Squad cuts put off for now
With the CBA still not resolved, teams have more time to evaluate talent. From the MLS:
“MLS is delaying the roster compliance date, originally scheduled for March 1, while discussions continue over related topics with the MLS Players Union. The roster compliance date will be set in the next few weeks.”
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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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