Mar
15

2011 MLS First Kick Preview: Galaxy at Sounders


It is finally here, Major League Soccer’s first kick of 2011. The long wait (or short wait if you think the offseason has been rather quick like I do) is over and the games will pick up in a hurry starting tonight. It seems to be a new tradition for MLS, the first kick of…[continue reading]

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Dec
01

Montero Becomes A DP For Seattle

Freddy Montero and the Seattle Sounders should have a lot to celebrate in 2010. (Getty Images)

On the same day that Real Salt Lake gets to keep Alvaro Saborio as a Designated Player, the Seattle Sounders FC have announced a similar signing in keeping striker Fredy Montero on board as their third DP. Similar to Saborio’s deal with RSL the club had to finalize the deal with Montero’s former club Deportivo…[continue reading]

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Oct
06

WVH Awards Watch: MVP Race


I said earlier in the week I wanted to touch on this year’s MVP race. Well today looked like a good one to do it seeing as how I don’t care about Liverpool’s sale to John Henry and company and I feel a bit lazy to talk about the USOC Final from last night. What…[continue reading]

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Oct
04

MLS Week 27 Thoughts and Notes


Smell that? Its the smell of October which means playoff soccer is right around the corner. Only three weeks left in the season and already we know of five clubs going to the post season dance. Three spots remain with really four clubs going for them. Sorry Toronto and Chicago you know your chances are…[continue reading]

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Sep
09

Thursday Preview: RSL and Seattle


A lot could change tonight in Seattle after tonight’s clash between the Seattle Sounders FC and the defending MLS Cup champions Real Salt Lake. For one its a chance for RSL to leap over Columbus and LA for the top spot in the league’s overall standings and take possession of the Supporter’s Shield race. But…[continue reading]

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Aug
30

MLS Weekend Recap: Week 22


A few clubs took a step forward this past weekend while others were taking two steps back. For the first time nearly all season the standings appear pretty tight in various spots. Up top is becoming increasingly closer as LA drops points yet again while RSL, Dallas, Columbus, and New York all sneak up on…[continue reading]

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Apr
22

MLS Thursday Preview: Seattle at Dallas


A Thursday night game in Frisco, TX, boy let’s hope the locals come out for this one since it is on national television. The Seattle Sounders FC come into town tonight to face one of two remaining clubs in Major League Soccer without a win on the year in FC Dallas. Both teams coming off…[continue reading]

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Apr
16

MLS Weekend Preview: Week 4

MLS Weekend Preview: Week 4

Week four in Major League Soccer got off to a slight bang last night. Philadelphia and Toronto clashed up on the new grass at BMO Field. Dwayne De Rosario nailed two goals for the Reds in the 2-1 win. Take away the red card to Danny Califf and really Philadelphia should have at least gotten…[continue reading]

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Mar
25

Thursday Night Preview: Union at Sounders

Thursday Night Preview: Union at Sounders

Well First Kick is finally here. A couple months ago some folks thought it may not happen due to a possible lockout or strike but all of those issues are behind us and we now get to focus on the beautiful game itself. A new season is here and there’s not a better place to open it…[continue reading]

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Nov
11

Season Recaps: Seattle Sounders FC

Season Recaps: Seattle Sounders FC

Everyone knew going into the 2009 season that the new kids on the block would make a splash. Just the kind of splash the league needed in some folks eyes. The Seattle Sounders FC came into the year not as a typical expansion club. No this group broke the mold for expansion clubs by being…[continue reading]

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