Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times 11 hours ago
Video: Reign FC's Laura Harvey on the start of training camp
Here is some team-provided interview with Reign FC general manager and coach Laura Harvey on Monday's start of training camp: * * * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwE_P5moSjY
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Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times 9 hours ago
Monday notes: Sounders had interest in signing UW forward Darwin Jones
Here are a few notes from Monday's practice, as the Sounders returned to work indoors at Starfire following a weekend's worth of games: * * * --- First off, all three unsigned trialists remain in camp: Kevin Parsemain, John Arroyo and Cam Weaver. --- On the health front, Osvaldo Alonso has held out of action due to a bruised knee suffered on a collision with Kansas City's Dom Dwyer Saturday. Also, Tristan Bowen also didn't work with the group as he recovers from a quad injury. --- Coach Sigi Schmid was asked a few questions about Sunday's reserve game against the University...
Sounders Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune 11 hours ago
Sounders Pappa, Frei react to new home turf
With the CenturyLink FieldTurf back in the news today, we asked a couple of new Sounders about their new home pitch. Midfielder MARCO PAPPA: It’s no excuses, but you have to adapt to the turf for sure. The first touch you have to make with the ball is a little bit different, so you have to adapt in those kinds of things. At the end of the day, it’s the same game for everybody, but we’re always looking forward to be better, always. Goalkeeper STEFAN FREI: I hope it’s going to be consistent. You have to figure out the bounce … Read more »
Sounders Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune 11 hours ago
After Toronto criticism, Schmid says CLink pitch no worse than other artificial surfaces
Totonto FC coach Ryan Nelson apparently said today that the CenturyLink Field FieldTurf is bad enough where it could figure into the selection of his roster when the Reds visit on Saturday. Coach Sigi Schmid was asked about the comment: “Let me say this first: Tell me which turf field is good in this league. There’s no good turf field in this league. Portland’s not a good turf field. Portland’s blades lay down; they don’t stand up anymore. They play women’s soccer there, they play their reserve team there, they practice there, they play they’re men’s team there. So … ...
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times 15 hours ago
USWNT loses — again — in Algarve Cup
For the first time since 2001, the U.S. women's national team has lost back-to-back games, breaking a streak of 270 games without a losing streak, according to ESPN Stats. Wow. The U.S. lost to Denmark, 5-3, Monday in the Algarve Cup, this coming off a 1-0 defeat to Sweden late last week. After allowing a federation-worst five goals, coach Tom Sermanni's side will be in the tournament's seventh-place game Wednesday. Ouch. A 3-0 halftime deficit was the worst for the USWNT on a couple fronts, both in margin and goals allowed, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Considering the U.S. tied...
Tacoma News-Tribune Mar 10, 2014
Sounders get a boost from some local talent
There was an unlikely South King County convergence Saturday when Seattle Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid substituted Sean Okoli for Lamar Neagle.
Seattle Times Mar 10, 2014
Darwin Jones leads UW past Sounders reserves with hat trick, late winner
The stakes weren't the same as Sounders FC's season opener, obviously, but Sunday's reserve game against the University of Washington still had its share of excitement.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Mar 9, 2014
Dylan Remick: 'Walking out there before the national anthem is something I'll never forget.'
Defenders rarely steal the headlines, let alone a second-year left back making his first MLS start, but nestled within Sounders FC's wild season-opener was a big moment for Dylan Remick. The 22 year old, after a standout preseason, got the call when Leo Gonzalez wasn't ready to go as he completes his recovery from offseason groin surgery. "It was pretty awesome," Remick said. "Walking out there before the national anthem is something I'll never forget. It was pretty special. My parents were here, too, so that was pretty cool for them to see. It was a great game -- fun to be a part of, fun...
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Mar 9, 2014
Lamar Neagle announces he's engaged
Not a bad weekend Lamar Neagle. One of Sounders FC's hometown favorites, coming off a thrilling 1-0 win in Saturday's season opener, announced Sunday on Instagram that he's engaged. Congrats to the couple. * * * https://twitter.com/LamarNeagle/status/442738954765234177
Tacoma News-Tribune Mar 9, 2014
Dave Boling: Sounders makes most of extra time
An old motto for the Seattle Sounders used to be: Give us your full 90.
Tacoma News-Tribune Mar 9, 2014
Sounders set tone with late goal
At least three new Sounders FC players made good first impressions Saturday, as Seattle opened the MLS season with a 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City at CenturyLink Field.
Sounders Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune Mar 9, 2014
Barrett’s 1-yard game-winner started 70 yards up field
Chad Barrett’s game-winning goal was knocked in from about a yard away. However, the opportunity actually began about 70 yards farther up the pitch when Osvaldo Alonso intercepted a pass that SKC midfielder Graham Zusi instantly regretted. “A stupid play by me,” Zusi said. “There’s no need for me to try to split the D there and play a square ball in their half. That ball should be 20 rows into the stands.” Instead, Alonso carried the ball to the center of the pitch before passing to midfielder Clint Dempsey, who contributed 33 minutes just … Read more »
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Mar 9, 2014
Sounders score fifth winner against Kansas City in stoppage time (game notes)
This stat gets more amazing the more I see it: Sounders FC has scored five game-winning goals against Sporting Kansas City in stoppage time (all within the past seven games). Chad Barrett was the latest to join that remarkable history in Saturday's thrilling season opener. Here is a rundown... Date Scorer Location Implication Minute March 8, 2014 Chad Barrett Home Winner 94th May 8, 2013 Djimi Traore Away Winner 94th August 6, 2011 Lamar Neagle Away Winner 92nd August 6, 2011 Mauro Rosales Away Equalizer 90th May 21, 2011 Jeff Parke Home Winner 93rd April 17, 2010 Mike...
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Mar 8, 2014
ECS tifo joined by full-stadium display
Seeing incredible tifo from the Emerald City Supporters is nothing new, but the supporters group was in great form against Saturday for the season opener. The tifo showed a row of books of the team history, noting the championships, and the main piece was a book that opened to show the various chapters over 40 years of Sounders history. It was coupled with a full-stadium display of green and blue. I asked a couple Sounders what they thought. Brad Evans: "It was pretty incredible. It was awesome They never cease to impress us with tifo." Obafemi Martins (with a smile: "This is Seattle man....
