Mar
30

MLS Weekend Recap: Week Two


Week number two is finally in the books here. We saw six games come and go with only a few goals this week to even mention. Loads of draws across the land early on Saturday, but the night came with the goals as the Seattle-RSL game and Houston-San Jose game saw more action than the…[continue reading]

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Mar
11

Seattle Sounders FC Season Preview


We are nearly done with our 2009 season previews, just two more stops with the first being in Seattle. The expansion Sounders enter MLS with loads of hype and lots of questions. Can Sigi Schmid lead an expansion side to the playoffs or will this club be like a typical expansion club and struggle throughout…[continue reading]

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Oct
28

The Ljungberg File and Why it will Work


I’m pretty excited about this move, more than I honestly expected to be. While on the surface I don’t agree with a 32-year old designated player like Freddie Ljungberg, I dig a little deep and begin to think that this could very well be a smart move by Seattle. Ljungberg is a winner, both internationally…[continue reading]

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Oct
28

Ljungberg to be introduced today


By now I am sure you all know but Seattle Sounders FC is set to introduce their first designated player in Swedish midfielder Freddie Ljungberg. Nothing like having another Swede in the league again. Brings me back to those days of Thomas Ravelli playing for Tampa Bay. Yes, I am part Swedish so I have…[continue reading]

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Oct
24

Ljungberg to be Seattle DP?

Ljungberg to be Seattle DP?

Some certainly seem to think so up in the Emerald City. Nothing is confirmed yet but Swedish midfielder Freddie Ljungberg could be the expansion club’s Designated Player. TUE OCT 28 NEWCASTLE V WEST BROM LIVE 12:45PM & 6PM SOUNDERS UNVEILING OF DESIGNATED PLAYER SIGNING QWEST FIELD WEST CLUB LOUNGE 5PM For me, a Swede, I…[continue reading]

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