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Photo by ISIphotos.com BY JOSE M. ROMERO Seven MLS games remain on the Seattle Sounders' schedule, three at home and four on the road. Seven games to earn 13 more points, at least, and get to coach Sigi Schmid's magic number of points, 45, that he believes will get the club into the postseason....
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By JOSE M. ROMERO This is a tournament that clearly means something to the Seattle Sounders. Whatever feelings players may have toward CONCACAF Champions League, defense of Seattle's U.S. Open Cup is a priority. The Sounders showed that Wednesday night in their 3-1 win over Chivas USA in an Open Cup semifinal at Starfire...
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By JOSE M. ROMERO The blood streaming down Conor Casey's bald head said it all. The Seattle Sounders weren't just good in their 2-1 home win against the Colorado Rapids on Sunday, they were physical. As in bringing the pain. Being the aggressor has never been a hallmark of either of coach Sigi Schmid's...
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By JOSE M. ROMERO The team that Blaise N'kufo will suit up for, perhaps as soon as tonight, might not be the team the Swiss international figured he'd line up with. Injuries are a part of that, but N'kufo will be a veteran among plenty of youngsters when the Seattle Sounders take the field...
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By JOSE M. ROMERO For the Seattle Sounders, there will be one positive difference from last season: Blaise N'Kufo arrives July 13, the team announced this week. Beyond that, one thing is quite clear: The 2010 Sounders, as they are now, are far removed from the 2009 club as far as level of play....
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By JOSE M. ROMERO The Seattle Sounders-Portland Timbers rivalry is already good, and it's only going to get better once it hits the Major League Soccer stage. After a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time, the Sounders escaped the Rose City with a victory (4-3 on penalty kicks) in another dramatic chapter in...
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By JOSE M. ROMERO Blaise Nkufo's play Wednesday in Switzerland's 1-0 stunning World Cup upset of Spain should have Seattle Sounders fans encouraged, even if the Swiss didn't have the ball often. His settling of a goal kick and subsequent pass ahead help set up Switzerland's goal, and he was dangerous on the counter...
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By JOSE M. ROMERO As the final whistle signaled Seattle Sounders FC's fourth loss at home - that's right, fourth - in eight matches at Qwest Field, the Rave Green knew a bad loss to D.C. United would have to stay with them for 17 days. The World Cup break has arrived, and coach...
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Photo by ISIphotos.com By JOSE M. ROMERO The reeling Seattle Sounders continue to look to resolve its scoring deficiencies as it heads into the final two matches - both at home - before the World Cup break. While there were chances aplenty against San Jose at Qwest Field on May 22, the team's most...
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Photo by Richard McEnery/ISIphotos.com By JOSE M. ROMERO As many ups and downs as Seattle Sounders FC has endured in its second season in MLS, this week was supposed to be more upbeat. The club's first international friendly is against Boca Juniors of Argentina tonight, and perhaps 40,000 fans will attend. Seattle has a...
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By JOSE M. ROMERO The most important goal for Seattle Sounders FC is winning the MLS Cup, coach Sigi Schmid said Wednesday. But that doesn't diminish the emphasis placed on a strong CONCACAF Champions League performance and defending its U.S. Open Cup title, he added. An emphasis found in the location of the first...
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By JOSE M. ROMERO Last year was such a success, and this season was expected to be even better. Sounders FC increased its stadium capacity and sold even more tickets. It opened Year Two much the same way it started its inaugural campaign, with a dominating win. Its appeal to the Emerald City only...
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By JOSE M. ROMERO Teams tend to be just fine with a draw on the road, especially if it comes against the defending league champions. But leaving Rio Tinto Stadium with a 2-2 draw was a bitter pill to swallow for Seattle Sounders FC last Saturday. The Rave Green surrendered a goal in the...
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