http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:01:29 PDT Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:01:29 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021171368_apsocmessitaxfraud.html?syndication=rss A Spanish prosecutor filed a fraud complaint Wednesday against Lionel Messi, alleging the Barcelona and Argentina star owes $5.3 million in back taxes. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021171368_apsocmessitaxfraud.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:10:11 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/u-s-soccer-president-sunil-gulati-yeah-we-would-do-that-again/?syndication=rss U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati was available after Tuesday’s big win over Panama, and he spoke to reporters for his thoughts on the Seattle atmosphere and if the national team could be coming back for a important game. Here is a transcript: *     *   &nbs Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/u-s-soccer-president-sunil-gulati-yeah-we-would-do-that-again/?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:57:25 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/seattle-crowd-tuesday-could-break-usmnts-top-10-for-world-cup-qualifier/?syndication=rss Attendance Opponent Score Stadium City Date 57,407 Mexico T, 2-2 Foxborough Stadium Foxborough, Mass. 4/20/1997 55,647 Honduras W, 2-0 Soldier Field Chicago, Ill. 6/6/2009 54,282 Honduras L, 2-3 RFK Stadium Washington, D.C. 9/1/2001 53,193 El Salvador W, 4-2 Foxborough Stadium Foxborough, Mass. 11/1 Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/seattle-crowd-tuesday-could-break-usmnts-top-10-for-world-cup-qualifier/?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:40:48 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/video-usa-panama-takes-over-seattle/?syndication=rss *     *     * Our Theo Lawson was at CenturyLink Field early Tuesday to catch up with fans before the big FIFA World Cup qualifier between the U.S. and Panama. Watch some U.S. young fans correctly predict the score, Panama fans sing for the camera and much mor Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/video-usa-panama-takes-over-seattle/?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021168374_apsocwcuponeyeartogo.html?syndication=rss Brazil arrived at the one-year mark to the World Cup on Wednesday admitting to mistakes in its preparations but vowing to be ready in time. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021168374_apsocwcuponeyeartogo.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021171448_apsocinternationalrdp.html?syndication=rss Qatar, the 2022 World Cup host, was eliminated in qualifying for next year's tournament on Tuesday night and Denmark put itself in nearly as dismal a position. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021171448_apsocinternationalrdp.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:46:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021168272_apsoctogolibya.html?syndication=rss Togo players are refusing to play a World Cup qualifier in Libya after recent violence there led FIFA to move Friday's game from Benghazi to the capital, Tripoli. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021168272_apsoctogolibya.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021171423_apsocwcuppanamaus.html?syndication=rss Jozy Altidore continued his scoring run. Eddie Johnson earned a moment to remember getting a goal before his raucous home crowd that matched the hype that came with playing a World Cup qualifier in Seattle. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021171423_apsocwcuppanamaus.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:31:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/usa-2-panama-0-video-highlights-plus-a-bunch-of-postgame-notes/?syndication=rss *     *     * I posted Eddie Johnson‘s goal earlier, but here are the full highlights from the U.S. national team’s 2-0 home win against Panama in World Cup qualifying. And now for some postgame notes from Seattle’s first qualifier since 1976 Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/usa-2-panama-0-video-highlights-plus-a-bunch-of-postgame-notes/?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:31:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/usmnt-in-sole-possession-of-first-place-in-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying/?syndication=rss Country Games W L D GF GA GD Points USA 5 3 1 1 7 3 +4 10 Costa Rica 5 2 1 2 4 3 +1 8 Mexico 6 1 0 5 3 2 +1 8 Honduras 5 2 2 1 6 6 0 7 Panama 5 1 1 3 5 5 0 6 Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/usmnt-in-sole-possession-of-first-place-in-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying/?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/brad-evans-now-that-its-here-you-better-believe-that-it-will-be-more-to-come-in-the-future/?syndication=rss Sounders FC’s Brad Evans started his third game in a row for the U.S. national team, and second-straight FIFA World Cup qualifier in Tuesday’s 2-0 home against Panama at CenturyLink Field. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann said afterward that Evans is still growing into being a right back but that Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/12/brad-evans-now-that-its-here-you-better-believe-that-it-will-be-more-to-come-in-the-future/?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:16:03 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/eddie-johnson-scores-for-the-u-s-in-front-of-his-home-crowd-its-a-dream-come-true/?syndication=rss Sounders FC’s Eddie Johnson was a hometown hero for the U.S. national team Tuesday, as a scored an insurance to a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win against Panama at CenturyLink Field. Here is what Johnson had to say after the game: *     *     * (On scoring Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/eddie-johnson-scores-for-the-u-s-in-front-of-his-home-crowd-its-a-dream-come-true/?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021167918_worldcupgamer12xml.html?syndication=rss Crowd of 40,487 at CenturyLink sees the Sounders’ Eddie Johnson score in the second half to give the Americans some breathing room. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021167918_worldcupgamer12xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:04:45 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/usmnt-reacts-to-big-win-on-twitter/?syndication=rss The U.S. men’s national team had nothing but glowing words for Seattle fans after 40,847 came out Tuesday night to CenturyLink Field for a 2-0 win against Panama in World Cup qualifying. Here were some tweets from players and coaches immediately after (and I’ll update throughout the nigh Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/usmnt-reacts-to-big-win-on-twitter/?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2021168008_brewer12xml.html?syndication=rss In perhaps the most important soccer event Seattle has hosted since its emergence, it was striking that the city made a good impression without being over the top. Jerry Brewer http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2021168008_brewer12xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:23:40 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167260_apsocinternationalrdp.html?syndication=rss Qatar, the 2022 World Cup host, was eliminated in qualifying for next year's tournament on Tuesday night and Denmark put itself in nearly as dismal a position. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167260_apsocinternationalrdp.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021167721_worldcupsidebar12xml.html?syndication=rss After 37 years, city hosts a World Cup qualifier once again. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021167721_worldcupsidebar12xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:28:50 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167560_mlspower12xml.html?syndication=rss The Sounders move up from No. 10 to No. 8 Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167560_mlspower12xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/usa-vs-panama-live-chat/?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/usa-vs-panama-live-chat/?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:46:17 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/usa-vs-panama-world-cup-qualifier-pregame/?syndication=rss Welcome back to CenturyLink Field, where we return three days after Saturday’s Sounders-Whitecaps game. We’ll have another fun one tonight as the U.S. men’s national team hosts Panama in a long-awaited World Cup qualifier. (Look! New banners!) It’s only been since 1976. Kicko Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/usa-vs-panama-world-cup-qualifier-pregame/?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167223_apsocargentinadogfouled.html?syndication=rss An Argentine soccer player was expelled from a minor league game and fired from his team for mistreating a dog that wandered onto the field. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167223_apsocargentinadogfouled.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/sounders-fcs-sigi-schmid-on-the-usmnt-injuries-and-an-upcoming-break/?syndication=rss Sounders FC will practice Tuesday morning for the last time this week as they have a bye in the MLS schedule. I wasn’t able to stick around to talk to coach Sigi Schmid on Monday — so as to attend the U.S. men’s national team’s press conference downtown — but here is a Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/sounders-fcs-sigi-schmid-on-the-usmnt-injuries-and-an-upcoming-break/?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:01:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/poll-what-would-you-rather-have-happen/?syndication=rss From our sports desk… *     *     * Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/11/poll-what-would-you-rather-have-happen/?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021161592_ussoccer11xml.html?syndication=rss Even with 36,000 tickets already sold for Tuesday’s match between the U.S. and Panama, there has been some criticism that Seattle isn’t living up to it’s soccer-crazed reputation. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021161592_ussoccer11xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:59:30 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/10/clint-dempsey-on-seattles-soccer-support-i-almost-felt-like-i-was-in-another-country/?syndication=rss Here are a few quick notes from the U.S. men’s national team, who held a press conference Monday afternoon and had practice toward the evening… *     *     * — First off, former lower-leagues Sounder Herculez Gomez has been released from cam Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/10/clint-dempsey-on-seattles-soccer-support-i-almost-felt-like-i-was-in-another-country/?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/10/sounders-fcs-eriq-zavaleta-loaned-to-nasls-san-antonio-until-june-23/?syndication=rss Sounders FC’s first-round draft pick Eriq Zavaleta has been loaned to San Antonio of the second-division North American Soccer League. Zavaleta will play two games for the Scorpions — Tampa Bay Rowdies on June 15 and FC Edmonton on June 22 — before being recalled on June 23. The 20 Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/10/sounders-fcs-eriq-zavaleta-loaned-to-nasls-san-antonio-until-june-23/?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:01:08 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/10/fan-voting-opens-for-mls-all-star-game/?syndication=rss Six Sounders FC players are on the fan ballot for the 2013 MLS All-Star Game: GK Michael Gspurning D Djimi Traore D DeAndre Yedlin M Osvaldo Alonso M Mauro Rosales F Eddie Johnson The notable omissions for the Sounders appear be forwards Lamar Neagle and Obafemi Martins, as well as midfielder Brad E Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/10/fan-voting-opens-for-mls-all-star-game/?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021158764_apsocconfedcuptestingthecountry.html?syndication=rss Even if the Confederations Cup goes off without a hitch, the troubled preparations for the tournament have turned up the pressure on Brazil for the year ahead. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021158764_apsocconfedcuptestingthecountry.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021155867_ussoccer10xml.html?syndication=rss Both Sounders FC players could start in the U.S.’s World Cup qualifying match against Panama at CenturyLink Field on Tuesday. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021155867_ussoccer10xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021158402_apsocchelseamourinho.html?syndication=rss With the bravado toned down and the swagger subdued, Jose Mourinho presented himself as the "Happy One" on Monday and promised a more tranquil second spell as Chelsea manager. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021158402_apsocchelseamourinho.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/10/getting-ready-for-usa-panama-monday-links/?syndication=rss Reminder: USA v Panama on Tuesday is at 10 pm ET, not 9:30 as widely listed. Actual kickoff at 10:08 on ESPN #usmnt — Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) June 10, 2013 We’re counting down the hours to Tuesday’s big World Cup qualifier between the U.S. men’s national team and Panama Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/10/getting-ready-for-usa-panama-monday-links/?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/sharing-some-unforgettable-stories-from-the-early-years-of-u-s-soccer/?syndication=rss The U.S. Soccer Federation is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, and the organization has certainly come a long way, especially in the past few decades. Monday’s paper features a great story from our Joel Petterson recalling what the national team was like the last time a World Cup qual Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/sharing-some-unforgettable-stories-from-the-early-years-of-u-s-soccer/?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/reign-fc-loses-eighth-straight/?syndication=rss On-the-field woes continued for Reign FC, as Seattle’s NWSL team suffered a 1-0 home loss to FC Kansas City on Sunday. The lone goal, in front of 1,377 fans at Starfire Stadium in Tukwila, came in the 63rd minute on an own goal by goalkeeper Hope Solo. It was a bizarre play — which you Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/reign-fc-loses-eighth-straight/?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:46:10 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/a-stop-and-chat-with-eddie-johnson-who-could-also-start-tuesday-for-the-u-s/?syndication=rss Brad Evans has been getting a lot of the attention recently, but Sounders FC’s Eddie Johnson is another guy who could be starting for the U.S. men’s national team in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Panama. There might be an opportunities out wide, particularly with Graham Zus Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/a-stop-and-chat-with-eddie-johnson-who-could-also-start-tuesday-for-the-u-s/?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 22:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021155680_worldcupseattle10xml.html?syndication=rss Organization has improved immensely since last Seattle game in 1976 Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021155680_worldcupseattle10xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:46:07 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/brad-evans-likely-to-start-tuesday-for-u-s-notes-from-coach-jurgen-klinsmann/?syndication=rss U.S. men’s national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann spoke with reporters at halftime of Saturday’s Sounders-Whitecaps game, and here were a few highlights: *     *     * — You have to start, of course, with Brad Evans, who has jumped into the sta Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/brad-evans-likely-to-start-tuesday-for-u-s-notes-from-coach-jurgen-klinsmann/?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:31:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/deandre-yedlin-off-to-europe-ahead-of-fifa-u-20-world-cup-in-turkey/?syndication=rss And were off.. #usa #u20 #worldcup http://t.co/6Umo8xhFwR — DeAndre Yedlin (@yedlinny) June 9, 2013 *     *     * Minutes after Saturday’s win against Vancouver, things were just starting to get busy for DeAndre Yedlin. Here is how the Sounders FC Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/deandre-yedlin-off-to-europe-ahead-of-fifa-u-20-world-cup-in-turkey/?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/a-stop-and-chat-with-brad-evans-after-his-usmnt-heroics-in-jamaica/?syndication=rss Sounders FC’s Brad Evans was at CenturyLink Field for Saturday’s home game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. He, of course, was a spectator while serving with the U.S. men’s national team ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier here against Panama. He also was coming off a dram Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/a-stop-and-chat-with-brad-evans-after-his-usmnt-heroics-in-jamaica/?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/lamar-neagle-it-was-great-to-be-able-to-come-back-and-get-a-win-for-the-fans/?syndication=rss Here are some team-provided quotes and stats from Sounders FC’s 3-2 home win Saturday against the Vancouver Whitecaps. *     *     * Sigi Schmid – Sounders FC Head Coach (On how the team performed overall…) “Basically, I thought we sta Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/09/lamar-neagle-it-was-great-to-be-able-to-come-back-and-get-a-win-for-the-fans/?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 03:46:25 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/08/cascadia-cup-action-set-to-resume-saturday/?syndication=rss UPDATE: The standings and results have been updated after Sounders FC’s 3-2 home win Saturday. “Last year, we felt a little bit hard done in the Cascadia Cup by having to play four away and two at home,” coach Sigi Schmid said. “This is the year we get to play four at home an Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/08/cascadia-cup-action-set-to-resume-saturday/?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021149525_sounders09xml.html?syndication=rss Lamar Neagle scored the game-winner after helping set up the first two goals to help Seattle rally after being down 2-1. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021149525_sounders09xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:08:55 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021149753_soundersnotesxml.html?syndication=rss Eddie Johnson and Brad Evans of the Sounders were spectators for a change at the Sounders game while serving with the national team. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021149753_soundersnotesxml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021149493_soccer09xml.html?syndication=rss Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021149493_soccer09xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:46:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/08/poll-does-sounders-fc-have-the-best-looking-uniforms-in-seattle/?syndication=rss Here is a poll from our sports desk… *     *     * Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/08/poll-does-sounders-fc-have-the-best-looking-uniforms-in-seattle/?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:01:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/08/sounders-fc-vs-vancouver-live-chat/?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/08/sounders-fc-vs-vancouver-live-chat/?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:01:07 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/08/sounders-fc-vs-vancouver-pregame/?syndication=rss *     *     * It’s a beautiful day here at CenturyLink Field. The sun is out. The grass is installed. The upper deck is open. The tifo is being prepared. Cascadia Cup action at its best, with more than 50,000 people expected. A lot of anticipation is gro Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/08/sounders-fc-vs-vancouver-pregame/?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:16:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/08/sounders-fc-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-preview-and-prediction/?syndication=rss Sounders FC (5-4-3) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps (4-4-4) Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Wash. National TV: NBC Sports Network (Arlo White, Kyle Martino) Local radio: KIRO 97.3 FM (Ross Fletcher, Kasey Keller) Spanish radio: La Gran D 99.3 FM Referee: Hilario Grajeda KEY WHITECAP Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/08/sounders-fc-vs-vancouver-whitecaps-preview-and-prediction/?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021143164_apsocwcupusjamaica.html?syndication=rss Brad Evans saved the United States from another deflating World Cup qualifier on the road. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021143164_apsocwcupusjamaica.html?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:31:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021143392_soccer08xml.html?syndication=rss Brad Evans of Sounders FC scored in second-half stoppage time to give the United States a 2-1 victory at Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021143392_soccer08xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:33:42 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/usmnt-tied-atop-concacaf-standings-on-points-after-fridays-games/?syndication=rss Country Games W L D GF GA GD Pts Costa Rica 4 2 1 1 5 3 +2 7 USA 4 2 1 1 4 3 +1 7 Mexico 5 1 0 4 3 2 +1 7 Panama 4 1 0 3 5 3 +2 6 Honduras 4 1 2 1 4 6 -2 4 Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/usmnt-tied-atop-concacaf-standings-on-points-after-fridays-games/?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021143227_sounders08xml.html?syndication=rss More than 50,000 tickets have been sold for Saturday’s match against Vancouver, but the Sounders will be without several key players due to national-team duty and injuries. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021143227_sounders08xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:15:33 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/video-brad-evans-scored-dramatic-stoppage-time-winner-for-usmnt-in-jamaica/?syndication=rss *     *     * UPDATE: Here are some player grades from ESPN.com, Soccer America, MLSsoccer.com and The New York Times. And here is an Evans-heavy recap from SI.com. There probably couldn’t have been a more unlikely hero for the U.S. men’s national Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/video-brad-evans-scored-dramatic-stoppage-time-winner-for-usmnt-in-jamaica/?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021142720_apsocinternationalrdp.html?syndication=rss Robbie Keane scored a hat trick and set an Irish record with his 126th international appearance Friday night during a 3-0 win over the Faeroe Islands in a World Cup qualifier at Dublin. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021142720_apsocinternationalrdp.html?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:31:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/brad-evans-a-popular-man-on-twitter-after-scoring-game-winner-for-usmnt/?syndication=rss Here is a sample of the tweets regarding Sounders FC’s Brad Evans after he scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give the U.S. a 2-1 road victory Friday in Jamaica: *     *     * Brad Evans just made a MONSTER statement for the U.S. Soccer team. &mda Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/brad-evans-a-popular-man-on-twitter-after-scoring-game-winner-for-usmnt/?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:31:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/poll-which-team-would-you-rather-have-win-coming-up-sounders-fc-or-the-usmnt/?syndication=rss I’ve done it again. I’ve fdound a question where the obvious answer is both, but I won’t allow it (at least in the poll). I’m curious to see if you would rather Sounders FC win its home game Saturday against the Vancouver Whitecaps or the U.S. men’s national team beat P Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/poll-which-team-would-you-rather-have-win-coming-up-sounders-fc-or-the-usmnt/?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:16:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/usmnt-resumes-world-cup-qualifying-in-jamaica-friday-links/?syndication=rss Another big game is here, as the U.S. men’s national team is in Jamaica for a World Cup qualifier at 6:30 p.m. Friday. I posted the standings in a tight CONCACAF race earlier in the week, and needless to say, a win would go a long way for the U.S., which will be playing its Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/usmnt-resumes-world-cup-qualifying-in-jamaica-friday-links/?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/sounders-fc-vs-vancouver-injury-report/?syndication=rss SOUNDERS FC — OUT: M Osvaldo Alonso (L quad strain), GK Josh Ford (R patella fracture), M Steve Zakuani (athletic pubalgia). QUESTIONABLE: D Ashani Fairclough (L adductor strain). WHITECAPS FC — OUT: D Jay DeMerit (L torn Achilles tendon), D Brad Rusin (L calf strain), M/F Omar Salgado ( Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/sounders-fc-vs-vancouver-injury-report/?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:31:07 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/sounders-fcs-deandre-yedlin-named-to-u-s-u-20-world-cup-roster/?syndication=rss In what was no surprise in the end, Sounders FC defender DeAndre Yedlin was named to the U.S. U-20 roster Friday for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. I asked Yedlin, a Seattle native, after Thursday’s practice if having two teams to focus on during his first Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/07/sounders-fcs-deandre-yedlin-named-to-u-s-u-20-world-cup-roster/?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:37:02 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021136255_apsocargentinamessi.html?syndication=rss Lionel Messi has been cleared by Barcelona's team doctors to play in Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Ecuador. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021136255_apsocargentinamessi.html?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/06/u-s-soccer-planning-events-and-activities-leading-into-tuesdays-qualifier/?syndication=rss As we know by now, the U.S. men’s national team will be hosting Panama in a World Cup qualifier Tuesday at CenturyLink Field. To help build the excitement, the federation will be putting on a number of events and activities. The first is a live panel at noon Friday, including yours truly, as N Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/06/u-s-soccer-planning-events-and-activities-leading-into-tuesdays-qualifier/?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/06/live-chat-with-arlo-white-at-3-p-m-thursday/?syndication=rss *     *     * The Seattle Times will be hosting a live chat with Arlo White, the former voice of the Sounders and current broadcaster for the NBC Sports Network. White will be in town to call Saturday’s game against the Whitecaps before leaving at the en Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/06/live-chat-with-arlo-white-at-3-p-m-thursday/?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:31:07 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/06/qa-gm-adrian-hanauer-on-ticket-sales-the-open-cup-dp-rumors-and-more/?syndication=rss Reporters got a chance to chat with Sounders FC general manager and part owner Adrian Hanauer after Thursday’s practice. The conversation covered ticket sales, the Open Cup, Obafemi Martins, the summer transfer window, DP rumors, keeping Mario Martinez and more. Here is a full transcript: *&nb Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/06/qa-gm-adrian-hanauer-on-ticket-sales-the-open-cup-dp-rumors-and-more/?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:46:08 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/06/ticket-sales-at-34000-for-usa-panama-world-cup-qualifier-thursday-links/?syndication=rss Ticket sales for 1st major USA men's match ever in Seattle continue to lag: 34,000. Week away vs. Panama #usmnt — Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) June 5, 2013 The Washington Post provided the latest ticket sales update for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier between the USA and Panama at CenturyL Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/06/ticket-sales-at-34000-for-usa-panama-world-cup-qualifier-thursday-links/?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021128230_apsocfifarankings.html?syndication=rss Brazil has dropped to a historic low of No. 22 in the FIFA rankings a year out from hosting the World Cup, and the United States rises one place to No. 28. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021128230_apsocfifarankings.html?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021127882_sounders06xml.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC forward Obafemi Martins will be available Saturday after his red card against Chivas USA was rescinded by an independent review panel. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021127882_sounders06xml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:08:57 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/05/wednesday-notes-osvaldo-alonso-this-weekend-steve-zakuani-out-much-longer/?syndication=rss Here are a few quick notes from Sounders FC practice Wednesday… *     *     * — First off, the big news was Obafemi Martins having his red card rescinded, so be sure to check out that post if you haven’t already. I asked Shalrie Joseph if he Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/05/wednesday-notes-osvaldo-alonso-this-weekend-steve-zakuani-out-much-longer/?syndication=rss Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/05/megan-rapinoe-set-to-join-reign-fc-after-loan-ends-with-frances-lyon/?syndication=rss Megan Rapinoe will be officially added to Reign FC’s roster on June 14 as the midfielder’s six-month loan deal with France’s Lyon has come to an end. Rapinoe’s debut with Seattle is expected to come June 29 in a home game against the Chicago Red Stars at Starfire Stadium in T Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/05/megan-rapinoe-set-to-join-reign-fc-after-loan-ends-with-frances-lyon/?syndication=rss Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:31:07 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/05/obafemi-martins-has-his-red-card-rescinded-will-be-eligible-for-saturdays-game/?syndication=rss A red card issued to Sounders FC forward Obafemi Martins last week against Chivas USA has been rescinded by an independent review panel. You can watch the play here. Martins will no longer be fined or face a one-game suspension, meaning he is eligible for Saturday’s game against the Vancouver Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/05/obafemi-martins-has-his-red-card-rescinded-will-be-eligible-for-saturdays-game/?syndication=rss Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:02:59 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/05/former-lower-leagues-sounder-herculez-gomez-set-to-join-club-tijuana-wednesday-links/?syndication=rss Former lower-leagues Sounder Herculez Gomez, once linked with a possible summer move back to Seattle, will be leaving Mexico’s Santos Laguna for Club Tijuana. There was much wonder if Gomez, a U.S. national team forward, would be making his return to MLS, but instead he joins a high-flying Mex Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/05/former-lower-leagues-sounder-herculez-gomez-set-to-join-club-tijuana-wednesday-links/?syndication=rss Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:01:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/04/my-mls-power-rankings-week-14/?syndication=rss Here are some other MLS power rankings leaguewide from ESPN.com, SI.com and MLSsoccer.com. *     *     * Team (prev. rank) Comment 1. Montreal (4) Second-year club has scored 10 goals in a three-game winning streak to jump up to No. 1 2. Portland (2) Will four Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/04/my-mls-power-rankings-week-14/?syndication=rss Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:01:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/04/mexico-takes-lead-in-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying/?syndication=rss Mexico jumped to the top of the standings in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying with a 1-0 road win in Jamaica on Tuesday. It was the first win in the Hexagonal for El Tri, led by a 48th-minute goal by forward Aldo de Nigris. It was the only CONCACAF game Tuesday as a full slate of Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/04/mexico-takes-lead-in-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying/?syndication=rss Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021119572_mlspower05xml.html?syndication=rss Montreal, Portland 1-2 on this week’s list Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021119572_mlspower05xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:16:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021119589_sounders05xml.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC’s Brad Evans is in the mix to start in Friday’s World Cup qualifier in Jamaica after a breakout performance with the U.S. men’s national team Sunday. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021119589_sounders05xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:04:54 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/04/more-than-50000-tickets-sold-for-saturdays-home-game-against-vancouver/?syndication=rss Ticket sales for Saturday’s home game against Pacific Northwest rival Vancouver have passed 50,000, according to a Sounders FC spokesman. More sections of CenturyLink Field will be open, obviously, the first of four such games this season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. (changed from 1 p.m.) and Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/04/more-than-50000-tickets-sold-for-saturdays-home-game-against-vancouver/?syndication=rss Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:26:53 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/04/a-stop-and-chat-with-brad-evans-during-u-s-national-team-duty/?syndication=rss Local reporters got a chance to chat Tuesday with Sounders FC’s Brad Evans, who is in Jamaica with the U.S. national team for a FIFA World Cup qualifier on the road Friday night. Evans, a right back, was one of the standouts in Sunday’s 4-3 exhibition win against Germany in a celebration Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/04/a-stop-and-chat-with-brad-evans-during-u-s-national-team-duty/?syndication=rss Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021119185_apsoccosmospele.html?syndication=rss With Pele looking on, the revived New York Cosmos signed a jersey sponsorship contract with Emirates Airline as the team prepares to start play in the second-tier North American Soccer League this summer. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021119185_apsoccosmospele.html?syndication=rss Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021116797_apsocwcupjapanaustralia.html?syndication=rss Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, tying Australia 1-1 Tuesday night on Keisuke Honda's penalty kick in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021116797_apsocwcupjapanaustralia.html?syndication=rss Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:13:14 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2021116251_digs04.html?syndication=rss Sydney Leroux, a forward for the U.S. national soccer team, said she was the object of a series of racist and sexist tweets in recent days and said her celebration after scoring a goal Sunday against Canada was a response to the abuse. Leroux played for the Sounders Women last year. Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2021116251_digs04.html?syndication=rss Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:46:03 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/03/concacaf-holds-champions-league-draw-twice/?syndication=rss CONCACAF held its draw for the 2013-14 Champions League group stage Monday. It actually took a few attempts — believe it or not — as the first draw didn’t even meet the federation’s own parameters of not having two teams from the same country in the same group. This, of cours Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/03/concacaf-holds-champions-league-draw-twice/?syndication=rss Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021115651_apsocuswomenlerouxracialabuse.html?syndication=rss American women's national soccer team forward Sydney Leroux said she was the object of a series of racist and sexist tweets in recent days and said her provocative celebration after her weekend goal against Canada was a response to the abuse. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021115651_apsocuswomenlerouxracialabuse.html?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021115724_apsocdavidbeckhammiami.html?syndication=rss Soccer star David Beckham may be setting his sights on a new sports venture: a professional soccer team in Miami. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021115724_apsocdavidbeckhammiami.html?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:29:54 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021113473_apsocbarcelonaneymar.html?syndication=rss Neymar completed his transfer to Barcelona on Monday in a deal that unites the Brazilian star with Lionel Messi in what should be a formidable attacking partnership. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021113473_apsocbarcelonaneymar.html?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021115606_apsocquebecturbanban.html?syndication=rss The Quebec Soccer Federation says if Sikh kids want to play soccer while wearing a turban there's an easy solution: They can play in their own yard. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021115606_apsocquebecturbanban.html?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:16:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/03/poll-do-you-think-sounders-fcs-five-red-cards-are-a-big-deal/?syndication=rss Sounders FC has played 12 games this season, tied for the fewest in MLS, but also has a league-leading five red cards following Obafemi Martins‘ controversial ejection Saturday against Chivas USA. Houston, New York and Chivas are tied for second in MLS with three red cards. Seattle’s pla Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/03/poll-do-you-think-sounders-fcs-five-red-cards-are-a-big-deal/?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:01:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/03/steve-zakuani-posts-on-instagram-that-he-needs-surgery-monday-links/?syndication=rss I’m not on Instagram, so some of you have probably seen this already, but Sounders FC’s Steve Zakuani provided this update the other day. It appears he suffered an injury last week and will need surgery. “Not too serious,” the midfielder noted. The Sounders are off the next c Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/03/steve-zakuani-posts-on-instagram-that-he-needs-surgery-monday-links/?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021112901_apsocchelseamourinho.html?syndication=rss When Jose Mourinho left Chelsea in 2007 after falling out with owner Roman Abramovich, it appeared the divorce was final. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021112901_apsocchelseamourinho.html?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:29:44 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021113247_apsocwcupiransmission.html?syndication=rss In a match with political overtones, Iran plays Qatar in a World Cup qualifier Tuesday that both nations need to win to maintain hope of reaching next year's tournament in Brazil. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021113247_apsocwcupiransmission.html?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:31:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/03/sounders-pick-up-ground-in-the-west/?syndication=rss The Sounders, with a win over the weekend, picked up ground on everyone in the West except Real Salt Lake. The Los Angeles Galaxy had the most notable result, a shocking 5-0 road loss to the New England Revolution. Who saw that one coming? Elsewhere, FC Dallas and Colorado played to a 2-2 tie, while Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/03/sounders-pick-up-ground-in-the-west/?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/reign-fc-notches-6-0-win-over-haiti/?syndication=rss Reign FC had the weekend off in NWSL action but beat the Haitian women’s national team, 6-0, in an exhibition Sunday. Forward Lindsay Taylor was the star with a hat trick, scoring in the first three goals in the 54th, 64th and 71st minutes. The first came on a penalty kick earned by Kennya Cor Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/reign-fc-notches-6-0-win-over-haiti/?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/brad-evans-impresses-as-usmnt-beats-germany-4-3-in-centennial-celebration/?syndication=rss *     *     * Sounders FC’s Brad Evans started and played a full 90 for the U.S. men’s national team in Sunday’s 4-3 exhibition win over Germany. Clint Dempsey scored twice in the federation’s centennial celebration to become the second Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/brad-evans-impresses-as-usmnt-beats-germany-4-3-in-centennial-celebration/?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 01:46:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021110507_sounders03.html?syndication=rss Success has been varied over three competitions — the MLS regular season, the CONCACAF Champions League and the U.S. Open Cup — with worst-ever starts, record-breaking achievement and everything in between. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021110507_sounders03.html?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 22:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021110510_soccer03.html?syndication=rss Clint Dempsey scored twice as the United States beat a second-string Germany team 4-3 in an exhibition match in Washington, D.C. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021110510_soccer03.html?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 22:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021110046_apsocgermanyus.html?syndication=rss The United States can head into a key stretch with some added confidence. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021110046_apsocgermanyus.html?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021110225_apsocenglandbrazil.html?syndication=rss Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro reopened following lengthy renovations, with Paulinho scoring on an 82nd-minute volley to give Brazil a 2-2 tie against England in an exhibition Sunday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021110225_apsocenglandbrazil.html?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:01:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/extra-notes-from-the-sounders-chivas-game/?syndication=rss We had experienced soccer writer Scott French cover Saturday’s Sounders FC game for us down in Los Angeles. He was kind enough to pass along some extra notes from his reporting. *     *     * — Osvaldo Alonso said there was no contact with his inju Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/extra-notes-from-the-sounders-chivas-game/?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/sounders-reserves-fall-to-1-3-1/?syndication=rss Sounders FC fell to 1-3-1 in the MLS Reserve League with a 2-1 road loss at Chivas USA on Sunday. The score was 0-0 at halftime but Chivas USA took a two-goal lead through Caleb Calvert and Tristan Bowen. Seattle pulled one back on an own goal after a David Estrada cross. Here was the Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/sounders-reserves-fall-to-1-3-1/?syndication=rss Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/a-look-at-sounders-fc-with-and-without-midfielder-osvaldo-alonso/?syndication=rss Fortunately for Sounders FC, Osvaldo Alonso hasn’t missed much time the past five years. But the star midfielder will most likely be out in Seattle’s next game, a June 8 home contest against the Vancouver Whitecaps, due to a thigh injury sustained Saturday, so I wanted to take a look at Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/a-look-at-sounders-fc-with-and-without-midfielder-osvaldo-alonso/?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:31:08 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/obafemi-martins-we-just-had-to-win-today/?syndication=rss Here are some team-provided quotes and stats from Sounders FC’s 2-0 road win Saturday against Chivas USA… *     *     * SIGI SCHMID, Sounders FC head coach (On the team’s performance…) “I don’t think we played brilliant. I Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/obafemi-martins-we-just-had-to-win-today/?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:46:16 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/sounders-fcs-sigi-schmid-on-the-red-card-ill-keep-my-opinion-to-myself/?syndication=rss I wasn’t in Los Angeles for Sounders FC’s road game Saturday against Chivas, but I was passed along some postgame audio from the team. Here are some of coach Sigi Schmid’s thoughts on the officiating by Ricardo Salazar and the decision to give a red card to Obafemi Martins: * * * ( Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/02/sounders-fcs-sigi-schmid-on-the-red-card-ill-keep-my-opinion-to-myself/?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:01:19 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021104867_sounders02.html?syndication=rss Obafemi Martins scored, as did a Chivas defender on his own goal, as the Sounders improved to 5-4-3 in MLS play. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021104867_sounders02.html?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 22:38:18 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/01/sounders-fc-2-chivas-usa-0-video-highlights-and-a-heap-of-postgame-notes/?syndication=rss *     *     * The video highlights from Sounders FC’s 2-0 road win Saturday against Chivas USA, at the newly named StubHub Center, are embedded above. I’ve added a bunch of postgame notes below… — Sounders FC has won four of five MLS g Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/01/sounders-fc-2-chivas-usa-0-video-highlights-and-a-heap-of-postgame-notes/?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:46:15 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/01/sounders-fc-surprisingly-off-to-second-best-12-game-start-in-team-history/?syndication=rss Admittedly, reporters throw out “best-ever” and “worst-ever” stats all the time. And while Sounders FC’s worst-ever start was a big storyline for the first few months of the season, the team has brought the word “best” back into play. With four wins in the l Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/01/sounders-fc-surprisingly-off-to-second-best-12-game-start-in-team-history/?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021104723_soccer02.html?syndication=rss Kenny Miller scored in the 83rd minute to give the Vancouver Whitecaps only their second win in nearly three months, a 2-1 victory over... Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021104723_soccer02.html?syndication=rss Sat, 01 Jun 2013 23:31:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/01/sounders-fc-vs-chivas-usa-live-chat/?syndication=rss *     *     * Sounders FC lineup: GK Michael Gspurning, D DeAndre Yedlin, D Zach Scott, D Djimi Traore, D Leo Gonzalez, M Mauro Rosales, M Servando Carrasco, M Osvaldo Alonso, M Mario Martinez, F Lamar Neagle, F Obafemi Martins Sounders FC bench: GK Marcus Hah Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/01/sounders-fc-vs-chivas-usa-live-chat/?syndication=rss Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:31:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/01/sounders-fc-vs-chivas-usa-preview-and-prediction/?syndication=rss Sounders FC (4-4-3) vs. Chivas USA (3-7-2) Saturday, June 1, 7:30 p.m., StubHub Center, Carson, Calif. TV/radio: KONG 6/16, KIRO 97.3 FM Spanish TV/radio: THIS-TV (KOMO 4.2), La Gran D 99.3 FM Referee: Ricardo Salazar KEY CHIVAS USA PLAYERS GK Dan Kennedy — Long one of the most sympathetic fig Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/01/sounders-fc-vs-chivas-usa-preview-and-prediction/?syndication=rss Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/01/brad-evans-eddie-johnson-on-preliminary-gold-cup-roster-saturday-links/?syndication=rss Preliminary rosters for this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup were made available Friday, and Sounders FC’s Brad Evans and Eddie Johnson were included in the U.S. men’s national team’s list of 35. The final roster will be trimmed to 23 by June 27 before the tournament kicks off Jul Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/01/brad-evans-eddie-johnson-on-preliminary-gold-cup-roster-saturday-links/?syndication=rss Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021098230_sounders01.html?syndication=rss New addition Djimi Traore, a veteran defender of the top leagues in England and France, has been a steadying force in an up-and-down season for the Sounders, who play at Chivas USA at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021098230_sounders01.html?syndication=rss Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:32:09 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/31/injury-updates-from-sigi-schmid-and-why-chivas-usa-is-especially-dangerous-this-week/?syndication=rss Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid held a conference call with local reporters Friday afternoon ahead of a road game against Chivas USA. Here is a full transcript with some injury updates, thoughts on Sharlie Joseph’s increased suspension, Chivas USA’s disarray, his own team’s struggles Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/31/injury-updates-from-sigi-schmid-and-why-chivas-usa-is-especially-dangerous-this-week/?syndication=rss Fri, 31 May 2013 19:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021097725_apsocfifacongress.html?syndication=rss World soccer's governing body Friday put in place tougher measures on racism, introduced integrity checks on senior officials and welcomed a woman to its ruling board. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021097725_apsocfifacongress.html?syndication=rss Fri, 31 May 2013 16:16:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/31/reign-fc-fined-by-nwsl-for-laura-harveys-criticial-comments-after-the-portland-game/?syndication=rss The National Women’s Soccer League announced Friday that it has fined Seattle Reign FC an undisclosed amount “for comments critical of the match officials” made by Laura Harvey, general manager and head coach, following Saturday’s 1-0 home loss to Portland Thorns FC. Harvey t Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/31/reign-fc-fined-by-nwsl-for-laura-harveys-criticial-comments-after-the-portland-game/?syndication=rss Fri, 31 May 2013 14:01:07 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/31/sounders-fc-vs-chivas-usa-injury-report/?syndication=rss SOUNDERS FC — OUT: GK Josh Ford (R patella fracture). QUESTIONABLE: M Osvaldo Alonso (L adductor strain), D Ashani Fairclough (L adductor strain), M Steve Zakuani (abdominal strain). CHIVAS USA — OUT: D Daniel Antunez (L ACL reconstruction), GK Tim Melia (lumbar discectomy), M Edgar Meji Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/31/sounders-fc-vs-chivas-usa-injury-report/?syndication=rss Fri, 31 May 2013 19:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/31/shalrie-joseph-fined-suspended-an-extra-game-for-red-card-tackle-sunday/?syndication=rss After Sunday’s 4-0 road loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy, Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid was asked about an 87th-minute red card issued to midfielder Shalrie Joseph. “At that point the game was over,” Schmid said. Indeed, the game has long passed, but the consequences of Joseph’ Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/31/shalrie-joseph-fined-suspended-an-extra-game-for-red-card-tackle-sunday/?syndication=rss Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:33:15 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021094312_apsocfifaracism.html?syndication=rss Soccer teams face much tougher penalties for serious racist abuse, including being relegated or having points deducted. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021094312_apsocfifaracism.html?syndication=rss Fri, 31 May 2013 09:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021091380_apsocfifaracism.html?syndication=rss Soccer teams face much tougher penalties for serious racist abuse, including being relegated or having points deducted. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021091380_apsocfifaracism.html?syndication=rss Fri, 31 May 2013 05:16:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021090777_sounders31.html?syndication=rss Seattle's roller coaster season hit another low point following Wednesday's upset loss in the U.S. Open Cup. Coming into the week, Sounders FC had been on a three-game winning streak. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021090777_sounders31.html?syndication=rss Thu, 30 May 2013 22:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/30/mls-all-stars-to-face-as-roma-on-july-31-thursday-links/?syndication=rss The MLS All-Star Game opponent was announced Thursday, and it will be a top Italian club for the first time in AS Roma. The exhibition will be July 31 at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan. Roma, of course, features Italian legend Francesco Totti and American stalwart Michael Bradley. Here were the p Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/30/mls-all-stars-to-face-as-roma-on-july-31-thursday-links/?syndication=rss Thu, 30 May 2013 22:18:02 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/30/sounders-fcs-eddie-johnson-brad-evans-get-time-in-usmnts-4-2-loss-to-belgium/?syndication=rss *     *     * Sounders FC’s Eddie Johnson and Brad Evans both saw time in the U.S. men’s national team’s 4-2 loss to Belgium on Wednesday. Johnson came on at halftime for Jozy Altidore and earned the penalty kick converted by Clint Dempsey (a Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/30/sounders-fcs-eddie-johnson-brad-evans-get-time-in-usmnts-4-2-loss-to-belgium/?syndication=rss Thu, 30 May 2013 13:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021086626_apsocfifacongress.html?syndication=rss The FIFA Congress opened Thursday with reduced expectations for reform after one area flagged for change was set to be delayed for at least a year. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021086626_apsocfifacongress.html?syndication=rss Thu, 30 May 2013 10:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021083062_sounders30.html?syndication=rss Forward Obafemi Martins' potential game-tying penalty kick in the 86th minute was saved by Tampa Bay goalkeeper Diego Restrepo. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021083062_sounders30.html?syndication=rss Thu, 30 May 2013 13:01:00 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/mls-loses-two-teams-in-u-s-open-cup-on-tuesday-colorado-and-san-jose/?syndication=rss UPDATE 9:30 p.m. — Add Sounders FC and the Los Angeles Galaxy to the list of MLS victims. That’s 12 of 16 moving on to the fourth round. *     *     * The third round of the U.S. Open Cup kicked off Tuesday. This is the round when the 16 American t Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/mls-loses-two-teams-in-u-s-open-cup-on-tuesday-colorado-and-san-jose/?syndication=rss Thu, 30 May 2013 13:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2021083070_digs30.html?syndication=rss After the stomping, U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann got stumped. Not long after his team was overrun 4-2 on Wednesday night in an international... Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2021083070_digs30.html?syndication=rss Wed, 29 May 2013 23:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/sounders-gutted-and-incredibly-disappointed-after-crashing-out-of-u-s-open-cup/?syndication=rss Here are some team-provided quotes from Sounders FC’s 1-0 road loss to the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. *     *     * SIGI SCHMID, Sounders FC head coach (Can you pinpoint what went wrong tonight?) “It’s a big we Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/sounders-gutted-and-incredibly-disappointed-after-crashing-out-of-u-s-open-cup/?syndication=rss Wed, 29 May 2013 22:46:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021082948_apsocbelgiumus.html?syndication=rss After the stomping, U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann got stumped. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021082948_apsocbelgiumus.html?syndication=rss Wed, 29 May 2013 22:46:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/one-and-done-sounders-fc-eliminated-from-u-s-open-cup-in-third-round/?syndication=rss Disappointed very disappointed — Marc Burch (@Marc_Burch) May 30, 2013 *     *     * Kings of the Cup. Whether a formal or informal nickname, Sounders FC had certainly earned it by winning the U.S. Open Cup in 2009, 2010, 2011 and then losing the 2012 tr Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/one-and-done-sounders-fc-eliminated-from-u-s-open-cup-in-third-round/?syndication=rss Wed, 29 May 2013 22:16:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/poll-which-sounders-fc-loss-this-week-stings-more/?syndication=rss Needless to say, it’s been a pretty miserable week for Sounders FC. First, a 4-0 annihilation at the hands of the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday. Then, a 1-0 upset loss to the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the second-tier North American Soccer League in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday. Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/poll-which-sounders-fc-loss-this-week-stings-more/?syndication=rss Wed, 29 May 2013 21:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/sounders-fc-vs-tampa-bay-rowdies-live-stream/?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/sounders-fc-vs-tampa-bay-rowdies-live-stream/?syndication=rss Wed, 29 May 2013 23:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021082470_apsocenglandireland.html?syndication=rss England and Ireland played to a 1-1 tie Wednesday in a scrappy but peaceful exhibition game in their first matchup since hooliganism forced the abandonment of a game 18 years ago. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021082470_apsocenglandireland.html?syndication=rss Wed, 29 May 2013 17:46:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/sounders-fc-vs-tampa-bay-rowdies-live-chat/?syndication=rss *     *     * I’ll start a live chat for Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup third-round game between Sounders FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies at about 4:30 p.m. The U.S. men’s national team hosts Belgium at 5 p.m., so I’m sure some of that will be Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/sounders-fc-vs-tampa-bay-rowdies-live-chat/?syndication=rss Wed, 29 May 2013 22:46:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/usmnt-hosts-belgium-in-5-p-m-exhibition-wednesday-links/?syndication=rss We know all about the U.S. Open Cup action resuming Wednesday, especially with the Sounders on the road to face the Tampa Bay Rowdies at 4:30 p.m. There will be another game of note around that time as the U.S. men’s national team hosts Belgium in a 5 p.m. friendly in Cleveland. The Seattle du Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/05/29/usmnt-hosts-belgium-in-5-p-m-exhibition-wednesday-links/?syndication=rss Wed, 29 May 2013 14:16:06 PDT