Sounders Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune 19 mins ago
Sounders will join Open Cup play week of June 10-18
Seattle Sounders FC and other U.S.-based MLS clubs will join 2014 U.S. Open Cup play in its fourth round: the week of June 10-18. Here is an announcement regarding the 2014 tournament, from U.S. Soccer.
Sounders Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune 35 mins ago
Reign moves to 2-0 before crowd of 1,754
Here’s a game report from the club: Seattle Reign FC continued their unbeaten streak with a 3-1 victory over the Washington Spirit in front of 1754 fans at the Moda Health Pitch at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, April 23. Reign FC opened the scoring quickly during the 3rd minute of the match when defender Kendall Fletcher sent the ball to the back of the net courtesy of a Jess Fishlock assist. Fletcher celebrated her first goal of the season with several backflips down the field. The remainder of the first half included several shots on goal by U.S. … Read more »
Tacoma News-Tribune 9 hours ago
Schmid takes time out for a glimpse of Sounders’ future
Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid spent a few extra days in Carson, Calif., after Seattle’s 2-1 win over Chivas USA on Saturday.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times 9 hours ago
Week 7 in MLS: Power rankings and other thoughts from Alan Hinton
In a weekly feature that we'll continue throughout the season, local legend Alan Hinton, who coached the old NASL Sounders and did broadcast work recently for the MLS team, has offered to provide his thoughts on the action leaguewide. Here was Hinton's Week 6 post. Posted below is his latest offering, including power rankings: * * * The Sounders have earned the No. 1 spot in my MLS rankings because of the outstanding three road performances -- two wins, one tie, scoring nine goals. Seattle's fitness level is very high with a good attitude and confidence is good as the...
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times 14 hours ago
Reign FC vs. Washington, live thread
Welcome to Memorial Stadium where it's a wet Wednesday. Reign FC is looking to start the NWSL season with a 2-0 record as it hosts the Washington Spirit (1-1). I'll provide live updates below and will also embed a live stream of the game. Reign FC lineup: GK Hope Solo, D Elli Reed, D Lauren Barnes, D Kendall Fletcher, D Stephanie Cox, M Keelin Winters, M Jess Fishlock, M Kim Little, F Nahomi Kawasumi, F Sydney Leroux, F Bev Goebel Reign FC bench: GK Haley Kopmeyer, D Kate Deines, D Megan Brigman, D Kiersten Dallstream, M Mariah Nogueira, F Megan Rapinoe, F Danielle Foxhoven Washington...
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times 16 hours ago
Reign FC notebook: Kim Little and Nahomi Kawasumi talk about coming to Seattle
Reign FC will look for a 2-0 start to the NWSL season Wednesday as it hosts the Washington Spirit (1-1) at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Seattle went 1-2 in the matchup last year. Here are some leftover notes from the early part of the season: * * * --- First off, new addition Nahomi Kawasumi spoke to reporters after the season opener. She was asked what it's like playing with the U.S. women's national team stars, players she normally goes up against with Japan on the international level. "Play against them is always difficult," she said through a interpreter, "but when we play...
Seattle Times 18 hours ago
Sigi Schmid on MLS expansion, Brad Evans' return, Yankee Stadium and more
Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid has returned to Seattle after spending a couple extra days in California after the weekend's game. He spoke to reporters after Wednesday's practice on a variety of topics, and a full transcript is available below:
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times 18 hours ago
U.S. coach happy Clint Dempsey has 'picked up the rhythm and (found) his confidence.'
U.S. men's national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann spoke with U.S. Soccer on a few topics recently, and the form of captain Clint Dempsey with the Sounders came up. MLSsoccer.com captured the video below, and here is what Klinsmann said: "I'm very happy that Clint has picked up the rhythm and (found) his confidence and is part of almost every goal that Seattle scores. That's really a good sign. It's great for us going now into the final weeks before we hit the preparation for the World Cup knowing that he's building his confidence more and more and more. And that's due to his hard work that he...
Sounders Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune 18 hours ago
Schmid on MLS expansion to Atlanta … and possiblity of coaching at Yankee Stadium
Sounders coach Sigi Schmid’s return to training today gave us our first chance to get his reaction on MLS’ expansion into Atlanta for 2017, and the possibility that he could be coaching at game at NYCFC’s inaugural home of Yankee Stadium as early as next season: “Wow,” he said. “I’ll be thinking of Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth and all those guys. I’ve actually never been to Yankee Stadium, so that will be a fun experience – old or new – I’ve never been to Yankee Stadium. My old assistant coach Ralph Perez is a huge Yankees fan, so he’ll … Read more »
Sounders Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune 19 hours ago
Schmid back from California, with Sounders
Sounders coach Sigi Schmid returned to training this morning with his team, after an extended stay in Southern California, where Seattle had defeated Chivas USA on Saturday. We asked Schmid what he did with his time down there, besides enjoy the sun. “The (USA) Under-21s where down there training, so it gave me a chance to watch that team train,” he said. “Sean Okoli’s there, Jordan Morris is there as well. I knew our training session was going to be light – just a regeneration training. Also it was a chance to get together with Tab Ramos and Andy Herzog … Read more »
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times 21 hours ago
Sounders' comebacks already compare favorably to past seasons
I wrote a story for Wednesday's paper on how the Sounders, who crumbled under adversity at the end of last year, are thriving in tough situations this season. The piece included a chart that I wanted to share here. As you can see, the two wins after conceding the first goal are already tied for second best in team history. The seven points from losing positions has already matched the total in 2010. Is it sustainable? Like I said in the story: maybe, maybe not. Ideally, it won't have to be. * * * Season Record after conceding first Points after trailing in...
Sounders Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune Apr 23, 2014
NY-Houston match tonight kicks off MLS week of playoff repeats … including Sounders-Rapids
Here’s a quick look at the MLS week ahead, provided by the league: Three rematches of 2013 MLS Cup Playoff games highlight the slate of contests for Week 8. The Colorado Rapids return to CenturyLink Field on Saturday for the first time since the 2013 Western Conference knockout round when Seattle scored a pair of goals, courtesy of Brad Evans and Eddie Johnson, and put an end to the Rapids’ season. The Sounders are returning home from a successful road trip, taking seven of a possible nine points from three consecutive away games, while Colorado is in equal form in … Read more »
Seattle Times Apr 23, 2014
My MLS power rankings: Week 7
Here are some other MLS power rankings from ESPN.com, SI.com, MLSsoccer.com and Soccer America. The Sounders generally show up anywhere from No. 4-6, which the range you'll find them below:
Seattle Times Apr 23, 2014
Episode 2 of Seattle Soccer Talk features Brian Schmetzer, yours truly
The second episode of Seattle Soccer Talk, the new weekly radio show hosted by Mike Gastineau, aired Tuesday. The guests were Sounders FC assistant coach Brian Schmetzer, Washington Post journalist Steven Goff, and also yours truly.
Seattle Times Apr 22, 2014
How the Sounders became the MLS’s comeback kids
A combination of character, confidence and one of the best offenses in MLS has the Sounders thriving amid adversity this season.
