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Sounders rout Silverbacks 5-1 in Cup opener
TUKWILA — If history wasn’t motivation enough for the Seattle Sounders, a wild day of upsets in the U.S. Open Cup certainly reminded the three-time tournament champions that no competition, regardless of the league it plays in, should be taken lightly.
Date: 05/30/2012 | Sports
Sounders chase history
Seattle begins pursuit of fourth straight U.S. Open Cup
Date: 05/30/2012 | Sports
Sounders and Chivas USA battle to 1-1 draw
CARSON, Calif. — Juan Agudelo scored his first goal for Chivas USA in a 1-1 tie with Seattle on Saturday night.
Date: 05/26/2012 | Sports
MLS suspends Seattle's Alonso for two games
If Sounders FC is going to end a three-game winless stretch Saturday night in Los Angeles, it is going to have to do so without one of its best players.
Date: 05/25/2012 | Sports
Sounders midfielder Osvaldo Alonso suspended two games
Sounders FC is off to Los Angeles this weekend for a game against Chivas USA, and Seattle found out today that it will be without one of its top players, midfielder Osvaldo Alonso. The league suspended Alonso two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for what it described as "a reckless...
Date: 05/25/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Liddi slamming; Sigi soul searching. Recapping a long day in SODO
Obviously I'm biased since sports are, well, my job, but days like Wednesday, which saw two professional sports teams play one block and a few hours apart, are pretty darn cool. Sure there are traffic concerns, which are a big talking point now that discussions are underway to build a basketball...
Date: 05/23/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Sounders lose second straight at home
SEATTLE — Not too long ago, a case could be made that the Seattle Sounders were the best team in Major League Soccer after a fifth straight win. Just two weeks later, however, Seattle coach Sigi Schmid was talking about his team needing to do some “soul searching.”
Date: 05/23/2012 | Sports
On a goal-scoring roll
Can Sounders' Montero keep his streak going against Columbus?
Date: 05/23/2012 | Sports
Sounders tie Whitecaps
Montero's goal in 90th minute earns Seattle 2-2 tie
Date: 05/19/2012 | Sports
Meredith steps up
Sounders' backup keeper had scoreless streak of 225 minutes
Date: 05/17/2012 | Sports
Sounders' streak snapped
Real Salt Lake wins 1-0 to halt Seattle's 5-game win streak
Date: 05/12/2012 | Sports
Sounders have eyes focused on first place
Major League Soccer's top two clubs -- depending on how you do the figuring -- meet tonight at CenturyLink Field.
Date: 05/12/2012 | Sports
Sounders' Scott suspended for one game
TUKWILA -- Seattle Sounders defender Zach Scott has been suspended for one game and fined after a hard tackle on FC Dallas midfielder Fabian Castillo.
Date: 05/11/2012 | Sports
Sounders win 5h straight
Montero scores twice, Seattle beats FC Dallas 2-0
Date: 05/09/2012 | Sports
Sounders' defense has been outstanding
Sounders FC defender Zach Scott has been a soccer player long enough to know an amazing statistic when he sees one.He's seeing one now, and he wants to savor it as long as it lasts.
Date: 05/09/2012 | Sports
Sounders D Leo Gonzalez finds out it's bad to step on opponents
So apparently it's frowned upon to step on the leg of an opponent who is lying on the ground. That's what Sounders defender Leo Gonzalez found out when Major League Soccer announced today that he has been suspended a game for doing this late in Saturday's win over Philadelphia:
Date: 05/08/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Sounders win 4th straight
Rosales scores lone goal as Seattle beats Union 1-0
Date: 05/05/2012 | Sports
Sounders Update: Seattle vs. Philadelphia
Opponent: Philadelphia UnionWhen: 1:30 p.m.Where: CenturyLink FieldTV: NBC Sports NetworkRadio: 97.3 KIRO FM; Spanish broadcast available on La Gran D 99.3 FM.Scouting report
Date: 05/05/2012 | Sports
Stop what you're doing and watch this Fredy Montero goal
Look, I get that some of you out there will never be fans of soccer. Not enough diving, too much flopping--I get that no mater how many people try to convince you, you're just not going to like the sport (and I also understand if you're tired of people trying to convince you that you would love...
Date: 05/02/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Sounders blank Galaxy
Johnson, Montero score in Seattle's 2-0 win over Los Angeles
Date: 05/02/2012 | Sports
Sounders' Eddie Johnson fined for gesture
TUKWILA -- Seattle Sounders FC forward Eddie Johnson has been fined by Major League Soccer for making an inappropriate gesture at the end of the Sounders' match Saturday against the Chicago Fire.
Date: 05/01/2012 | Sports
Sounders FW Eddie Johnson fined for inappropriate gesture
Well, it's safe to say Saturday was certainly an eventful day for Sounders forward Eddie Johnson. The team's big offseason acquisition, who has battled injuries since coming here in a trade this winter, scored his first goal for Seattle in Saturday's 2-1 win over Chicago, then he also earned his...
Date: 05/01/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Estrada, Johnson score as Sounders beat Fire 2-1
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Eddie Johnson’s first goal as a Seattle Sounder turned out to be a game-winner.
Date: 04/28/2012 | Sports
Sounders kick off busy stretch today
For the first time in this Major League Soccer season, Sounders coach Sigi Schmid can't fill out his lineup card with just one game in mind.
Date: 04/28/2012 | Sports
Garber: MLS would use goal-line technology
NEW YORK -- Major League Soccer will implement goal-line technology quickly if it is approved in July by the sport's rules-making body.
Date: 04/19/2012 | Sports
Sounders update: Seattle vs. Colorado
TODAY'S GAMEOpponent: Colorado RapidsWhen: 1 p.m. Where: CenturyLink FieldTV: Kong 6/16Radio: 97.3 KIRO FMScouting report
Date: 04/14/2012 | Sports
Sound defense
Sounders have allowed 2 goals in first 4 games of MLS season
Date: 04/11/2012 | Sports
Sounders, D.C. United play scoreless draw
WASHINGTON — D.C. United stretched its unbeaten streak to three matches with a 0-0 draw against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.
Date: 04/07/2012 | Sports
Looking for payback
Sounders' Burch has plenty of motivation for D.C. United
Date: 04/07/2012 | Sports
Keller hits the slopes
42-year-old ex-Sounders' goalkeeper takes up snowboarding
Date: 04/01/2012 | Sports
Earthquakes top Sounders 1-0
San Jose scores game's lone goal on penalty kick
Date: 03/31/2012 | Sports
Sounders update: Seattle vs. San Jose
Opponent: San Jose EarthquakesWhen: 7 p.m. Where: CenturyLink FieldTV: Kong 6/16Radio: 97.3 KIRO FM; Spanish broadcast available on La Gran D 99.3 FM.Scouting report
Date: 03/31/2012 | Sports
MLS suspends Clark 3 games for slur
NEW YORK -- Houston midfielder Colin Clark has been suspended for three games by Major League Soccer and fined for directing a gay slur toward a ball boy during the Dynamo's 2-0 loss at Seattle last week.
Date: 03/28/2012 | Sports
Sounders to play Chelsea in Seattle in July
For the second time in four seasons, Sounders FC will host English Premier League power Chelsea FC, the club announced Monday. The London-based club, which has won three league titles in the past seven seasons, also came to Seattle for a friendly in 2009, winning 2-0.
Date: 03/27/2012 | Sports
Sounders announce friendly with Chelsea FC
Sounders FC announced Monday that English Premier League team Chelsea FC will come to Seattle for a July 18 friendly at CenturyLink Field. This will be Chelsea's second game against Seattle in four seasons having also played Sounders FC in a 2009 friendly.
Date: 03/26/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Dynamo's Clark apologizes for gay slur
HOUSTON — Dynamo midfielder Colin Clark says he's sorry for directing a gay slur toward a ballboy during Houston's 2-0 loss at the Seattle Sounders on Friday night.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Sports
Estrada leads Seattle past Houston 2-0
SEATTLE -- David Estrada walked into the locker room at halftime to find out his fourth goal in just two games was taken away. By the time he came back in after Seattle's victory on Friday night, Estrada had regained ownership of goal No. 4 and claim to being the top scorer in MLS early in the...
Date: 03/23/2012 | Sports
Sounders' Fernandez broadens his contributions
TUKWILA -- What was amazing about Alvaro Fernandez's performance last weekend wasn't that he helped set up all three of the Seattle Sounders's goals while picking up two assists, it was that those two assists were two more than he had in 29 league games last season.
Date: 03/23/2012 | Sports
Sounders buy out contract of FW O'Brian White
In a move that was expected, Sounders FC announced Thursday that is has bought out the contract of forward O'Brian White, who has been out of action since last April after having surgery to remove a blood clot from his leg.
Date: 03/22/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Rosales sidelined
Sounders' midfielder to miss Friday's game with knee injury
Date: 03/20/2012 | Sports
Sounders FC Mauro Rosales out this week with knee sprain
Midfielder Mauro Rosales will miss Friday's game against Houston and perhaps more time with a sprain knee, Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid said. Rosales, one of the team's top players last season, suffered the injury late in Saturday's win over Toronto. He also dealt with a knee sprain late last...
Date: 03/20/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Sounders FW David Estrada named MLS player of the week
In news that should surprise no one, Major League Soccer announced Monday that Sounders forward David Estrada has been named the league's player of the week after scoring all three goals in...
Date: 03/19/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Sounders beat Toronto
Estrada scores first 3 goals of MLS career as Seattle wins 3-1
Date: 03/17/2012 | Sports
Sounders lose 6-1
Santos wins CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals series
Date: 03/14/2012 | Sports
Estrada has energized Sounders
SEATTLE -- If you had told Mexican-born David Estrada a year ago that he would open the Seattle Sounders' 2012 season by scoring a goal on Mexican soccer legend Oswaldo Sanchez, he almost certainly would have looked at you like you were a little crazy.
Date: 03/13/2012 | Sports
Two Sounders get green cards, top draft pick undergoes knee surgery
Sounders FC was back on the practice field Friday following Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions League victory, and there were a few newsworthy notes to pass along.
Date: 03/09/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Sounders win 2-1
Seattle defeats Santos in CONCACAF quarterfinals (gallery)
Date: 03/07/2012 | Sports
Historic game for Sounders
Seattle hosts Santos in CONCACAF quarterfinal series opener
Date: 03/06/2012 | Sports
Mauro Rosales named a DP, backup goalkeeper signed and other Sounders notes
A few notes worth passing along from today's Sounders practice, which included a chat with general manager Adrian Hanauer.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Sounders sign draft picks Andrew Duran and Babayele Sodade
With the start of the MLS season rapidly approaching and rosters being finalized, Sounders FC announced Thursday the signing of defender Andrew Duran and forward Babayele Sodade. Duran, a 22-year-old out of Creighton University, was the team's top draft pick, going 15th overall in the MLS...
Date: 03/01/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Henderson is Sounders' man behind the curtain
TUKWILA -- Seattle Sounders FC, like every Major League Soccer team, built its roster by searching globally for talent. The team found one of the most important architects of that roster, however, right here in our back yard.
Date: 02/25/2012 | Sports
Sounders FC deals Fucito, Neagle for Johnson
SEATTLE -- Seattle Sounders FC has spent the better part of its Major League Soccer existence searching for a permanent solution to start at forward along with Fredy Montero.
Date: 02/18/2012 | Sports
Sounders make big trade, acquiring US National Team forward Eddie Johnson
After spending three seasons trying to find a permanent solution at forward along with Fredy Montero, Seattle Sounders FC made a big move trying to do just that Friday, acquiring U.S. National Team forward Eddie Johnson.
Date: 02/17/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Solo signs deal with Sounders women's team
RENTON — U.S. women’s soccer star Hope Solo, who is from Richland and played at the University of Washington, is coming back to her home state to play for the Sounders Women of the W-league.
Date: 02/14/2012 | Sports
Hope Solo coming back to Seattle, signs with Sounders Women
U.S. women's soccer star Hope Solo, who is from Richland and played at the University of Washington, is coming back to her home state to play for the Sounders Women of the W-league.
Date: 02/14/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Little bit of Scandinavia
Sounders' acquisitions include a Swede and a Dane
Date: 02/13/2012 | Sports
Sounders GM "In favor" of possible NBA/NHL additions to the Seattle sports landscape
While it was in no way the wish of the franchise, the fact is that Sounders FC benefited, to some degree, from the Sonics departure. Just as our region's beloved basketball franchise was being hijacked by Oklahomans and the NBA's evil commissioner, a new soccer franchise was launching. I have no...
Date: 02/10/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Sounders return from one trip, prepare for another
Soccer season may seem a ways away--heck, it seems like last season barely just ended--but the Sounders are well into their preseason training, and head coach Sigi Schmid had a teleconference with the media this afternoon to discuss his team's trip to Arizona where they trained for more than a...
Date: 02/07/2012 | Seattle Sidelines
Looking to fill Keller's shoes
Sounders will miss veteran goalkeeper's leadership
Date: 01/25/2012 | Sports
Thrilled to be back
Sounders star Zakuani practices for first time in nine months
Date: 01/20/2012 | Sports
Start of Sounders preseason postponed
Thanks to the snow and ice storm that hit the region this week, the Seattle Sounders' offseason became a day longer.The Major League Soccer team canceled what was supposed to be its first preseason training session Thursday because of hazardous travel conditions.
Date: 01/20/2012 | Sports
Beckham signs two-year deal with Galaxy
LONDON — Resisting the lure of Paris for the sake of his family, David Beckham pledged his future to America's Major League Soccer on Wednesday by signing a new two-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Date: 01/18/2012 | Sports
Sounders sign 19-year-old forward
Associated PressTUKWILA -- The Seattle Sounders FC have signed 19-year-old forward Cordell Cato from Trinidad and Tobago.
Date: 01/18/2012 | Sports
Sounders pick Creighton defender in MLS SuperDraft
Sounders FC brass came into Thursday's Major League Soccer draft already feeling pretty good about their team. After adding two new players — defender Andrew Duran and forward Babayele Sodade — they believe an already deep roster is a little better.
Date: 01/12/2012 | Sports
Sounders add midfielder
Seattle signs 23-year-old Christian Sivebaek from Denmark
Date: 01/11/2012 | Sports
Keller joins Sounders' broadcast booth
TUKWILA — Kasey Keller is moving from the field to the broadcast booth.
Date: 01/10/2012 | Sports
Sounders' schedule released
MLS team opens season at home for the fourth straight year
Date: 01/05/2012 | Sports
Sounders sign defender Burch
TUKWILA — The Seattle Sounders have signed defender Marc Burch after selecting the veteran in the MLS re-entry draft in December.The Sounders announced the signing on Tuesday. Terms of Burch's deal were not released.
Date: 01/03/2012 | Sports
Beckham set to stay in Los Angeles after rejecting PSG
DOHA, Qatar -- David Beckham is set to stay with the Los Angeles Galaxy after turning down a chance to join Paris Saint-Germain, the French club said Tuesday.
Date: 01/03/2012 | Sports
Sounders sign Swedish defender
TUKWILA -- The Seattle Sounders have signed Swedish defender Adam Johansson to a multi-year contract to solidify the Sounders' back line.
Date: 12/29/2011 | Sports
Sounders sign veteran goalie from top pro league in Greece
SEATTLE -- The man who will replace Kasey Keller in goal for Sounders FC knows he can't try to be Kasey Keller.Instead, Michael Gspurning plans on being himself, and both he and Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid believe that will be enough.
Date: 12/07/2011 | Sports
Sounders GK Boss, D Graham announce retirements
Associated PressTUKWILA -- The Seattle Sounders FC have announced the retirements of backup goalkeeper Terry Boss and reserve defender Taylor Graham.
Date: 12/02/2011 | Sports
Sounders to open 2012 season on March 10
NEW YORK -- Major League Soccer's 2012 season will open March 10 with six games, and the expansion Montreal Impact will play their first MLS home game at Olympic Stadium on March 17.
Date: 11/29/2011 | Sports
Seahawks, Sounders to replace CenturyLink turf
SEATTLE -- The Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC have announced plans to replace the playing surface at CenturyLink Field following the completion of the 2011 NFL season.
Date: 11/23/2011 | Sports
Dwayne De Rosario voted Major League Soccer MVP
CARSON, Calif. -- D.C. United midfielder Dwayne De Rosario has been voted Major League Soccer's Most Valuable player, capping an unusual season in which he was traded twice.
Date: 11/18/2011 | Sports
MLS honors Sounders' goalkeeper Keller, midfielder Rosales
Two Seattle Sounders players took home postseason honors Wednesday as Kasey Keller was named Major League Soccer's goalkeeper of the year and midfielder Mauro Rosales was named the league's newcomer of the year.
Date: 11/16/2011 | Sports
Sounders' Keller is MLS goalkeeper of the year
NEW YORK — Retiring Seattle Sounders star Kasey Keller has been voted Major League Soccer's goalkeeper of the year.
Date: 11/15/2011 | Sports
MLS chief sees plenty of opportunity after growing in tough economy
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has presided since 1999 over the fastest-growing professional sports entity in the country.
Date: 11/15/2011 | Sports
Sounders looking for their first MLS playoff win
TUKWILA -- If James Riley had any doubts about how special 2011 could be for the Seattle Sounders, they were erased on what turned out to be one of the most special nights of the season.
Date: 10/29/2011 | Sports
Rosales injured as Sounders beat Chivas USA 3-1
CARSON, Calif. — Alvaro Fernandez and Sammy Ochoa scored and the Seattle Sounders also benefited from an own goal in a 3-1 victory over Chivas USA on Saturday night.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Sports
Sounders update
Today's gameOpponent: Chivas USAWhen: 7:30 p.m.Where: The Home Depot Center, Carson, Calif.Radio: KIRO 97.3 FMTelevision: KONG 6/16Scouting report
Date: 10/22/2011 | Sports
MLS to hold expansion draft on Nov. 23
NEW YORK -- Major League Soccer will hold an expansion draft for the Montreal Impact on Nov. 23.Montreal, the league's 19th team, will select 10 players. Each current team can protect 11 players and must submit its protected list by Nov. 21.
Date: 10/19/2011 | Sports
Sounders vs. Monterrey
Follow the action live with The Herald's Mike Allende
Date: 10/18/2011 | Sports
Live Sounders coverage
Follow the action as Seattle faces San Jose at 7:30 p.m.
Date: 10/15/2011 | Sports
Huge crowd expected for goalkeeper Kasey Keller's last MLS regular-season home game
TUKWILA -- Kasey Keller is ready to go, ready to spend weekends on the golf course or, on the occasional hot day in the Pacific Northwest, water skiing around Lake Washington.
Date: 10/14/2011 | Sports
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