Sounders Fans Can Help Prevent the Spread of Malaria in Africa
Donate $30 and get a Drew Carey bobblehead.
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Charity Shield Match with Colorado Canceled
From the Club…
Due to severe winter weather forecasts predicted for Denver and its surrounding areas, the Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders FC have cancelled their Charity Shield match that had previously been scheduled for this Friday, March 19 at 7 pm at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.
Sounders Host Timbers
James Riley & The Sounders defeated Portland last summer
Sounders FC host the USL’s Portland Timbers on Thursday for the Pacific Northwest edition of the Community Shield. In an anticipated matchup, over 13,000 tickets have been sold. [Buy Tickets] Proceeds from the benefit will be directed to Boys and Girls Club of Washington State, Seattle SCORES, Soccer Saves and Washington Youth Soccer.
Seattle and Portland have been rivals since 1975 when both clubs were members of the NASL. The Sounders and the Timbers also faced each other for 8 seasons when both squads were members of USL-1. 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 vs. Portland Tickets are On Sale Now!
Tickets for the Charity Friendly between Sounders FC and the Portland Timbers on March 11th are on sale now!
portland tidbits and stuff
just got an urge to talk sounders/portland.
there have been questions floating about the game, and i will add color to what i know.
- will this game will be televised?… not at all. it is only a practice game, no matter how important it is to all of us. the fact is, a practice game just doesn’t draw ratings and for the most part, everyone that cares will already be there.
- is this part of our season tickets? nope
- why a practice game at qwest, and not the USOC or likely the CCL? Read more
Sounders to Appear in Charity Match with Rapids
The Colorado Rapids announced today that they will be participating in a Charity Match with Sounders FC the week before First Kick.
The “Charity Shield” will be held at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Friday, March 19th. Proceeds from the match will be forwarded to UNICEF earmarked for relief in Haiti.
Great Jobs Sounders Fans
Yesterday, the fans of Sounders FC showed that their is more to life than soccer as two benefits generated over $14,000 for Haiti Relief.
Gorilla FC hosted an event at George & Dragon in Fremont with Sounders Steve Zakuani, James Riley, & Patrick Ianni and raised over $12,500 for Doctors Without Borders.
Meanwhile, at the Atlantic Crossing, the Emerald City Supporters along with the coaching staff and the recent draft picks raised $2,000 to be sent to the American Red Cross.
If you were unable to make either of those events, please remember that you can donate $10 to the American Red Cross’s Haiti Relief by texting “Haiti” to 90999.
MLS Community Champions Award
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Presser:
The Seattle Sounders FC and the entire community of Seattle are excited to host the 2009 MLS Cup at Qwest Field in November.
The MLS and MLS W.O.R.K.S. are committed to having a positive impact on the Seattle community during Cup. Major League Soccer and Home Depot are teaming up to build an incredible playgroup at a local elementary school in Seattle as well as providing $1,000 Home Depot gift cards and game tickets to five community members who consistently have a positive impact on the greater Seattle community.
This MLS W.O.R.K.S. program is a great way to recognize the many volunteers, mentors, coaches and everyday people that make Seattle a great place to live.
Please find attached a flyer and speaking points about the MLS W.O.R.K.S. Home Depot Community Champion program. Please share this opportunity with as many people as possible. It’s our goal to ensure the MLS and Home Depot honor well deserving people in the Pacific Northwest. Read more
Food Drive at Saturday’s Game
From the Club…
RENTON, WASH. – The Seattle Sounders FC, QFC, and Food Lifeline are encouraging fans to bring nonperishable food or cash donations to the Sounders FC match at Qwest Field this Saturday, April 25. 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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