Seatte Sounders FC on the BBC

Pretty amazing how SSFC is gaining popularity outside the U.S. Can't wait for Vancouver and Portland to join the MLS. Then we will really have a show. Thanks for setting the standard Seattle.

Scenes From MLS Cup Weekend In Seattle

Our boy, Shawn Francis of The Offside Rules and the newly formed MLS Insider took a couple of videos this weekend that I wanted to pass along. They are from the welcome party on Friday night at the Seattle Aquarium.


In the last video, you can see Adam Spangler of This Is American Soccer take a photo of the scuba diver. He's a cool guy; you should definitely read his stuff.

The Cup Has Arrived!

Jose Romero of the Seattle Times was present to catch the arrival of the MLS Cup to Seattle. There wasn't as much hype as I expected. And what's the deal with an empty ferry?

Sounders FC vs Dynamo Highlights

Soccer Sunday!

I'm getting ready to settle in for a full day of the MLS Playoffs. The Sounders and Dynamo kick off in 10 minutes and then I'll be watching the SuperClasico of the year to finish things off. Here are a couple of notes for today:

Freddie Ljungberg thinks the Houston pitch is an, "absolute disgrace!"

Houston COO, Chris Canetti, wants to remind the American soccer community that the Dynamo get great support.

The other white guy from England is also enjoying his time in the U.S.

Former USL Sounder, Maykel Galindo, is feeling good and could be the guy to carry Chivas USA past the Galaxy. Hey! I used to play with that guy.

Enjoy all the MLS Playoff action today, and if you need your European highlight fix, you can catch it all here.

Sounders FC Commercial

The Sounders and King 5 have dropped another ad hyping the playoff game against Houston on Sunday. And I'm not the only one impressed with the Sounders Commercials.

SONICSGATE

Very interesting documentary. Let this be a lesson to the Sounders.

Sounders FC vs Dynamo Highlights

Does anybody else wish that MLS used the away goal rule?

We're Doing Cribs Today

Sounders FC Defender Taylor Graham takes us on a tour of the Sounders FC facilities. With Special appearances by our boys Ben Dragavon and Gary Wright.

Sounders FC Sing

Sounders FC Home Finale

David Falk, the Seattle Soccer Examiner posted this video from Saturday night. The bummer of the evening was that FC Dallas and Jeff Cunningham didn't make it into the post season. But the Charlie Davies tribute was unreal. It's at the 2:02 mark.

Sounders FC vs KC Wizards Highlights

Fredy Montero Speaks English (sort of)

Last Sunday's Sounders FC Weekly had the first ever english interview with Fredy Montero.


Then, a few days later Matt Gaschk had the opportunity to interview Montero in english.

Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders FC

Crossbar Challenge Part 3

The Sounders have posted part 3 of their Crossbar Challenge series.

Zach Scott is in this one, and Ty used to play with him, he's a good player.

Sounders FC To Host Philly Union For MLS First Kick 2010

MLS announced the home openers for the 2010 season. The First Kick will be on March 25th with Sounders FC hosting the expansion side Philadelphia Union. In a related note, the Union will have to play their home opener at Lincoln Financial Field due to construction delays (you've got to love unions).

Sounders FC vs Chivas USA

Being at the game I felt like the Sounders dominated in opportunities on goal, but this just confirms it. Not a single Chivas highlight to be had.

Sounders FC vs D.C. United

Sounders Continue their good form against D.C.

It's Late And I Need To Go To Bed

So I'll just highlight a few stories that I found interesting.

Jose Romero of the Seattle Times did a piece on the salaries of the Sounders...and yes, I was the first person to comment on the article. Now you know how I really feel about Passback Pete Vagenas.

All hail Fabio Capello one day, and resent him the next. It looks like Fabio isn't down with the WAG's. What's up with that?

The Great Diving Debate continues and Arsene Wenger finally spits some truth. "You'd cheer a Wayne Rooney dive if it won you the World Cup." I haven't heard this much about diving since Greg Louganis infected the pool.

The FIFA 10 Achievements have been revealed.

And last but not least, make sure you know what team you're loaned out to.

It's Official: Sounders In The Champions League

Sounders FC are the first official team in the CONCACAF Champions League for the 2010-2011 competition. Generally, the US Open Cup champion would gain entry to the tournament but nothing was official until now.