http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/index.html en-us Copyright 2012 The Seattle Times Company Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:03:48 PST Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:03:48 PST MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017470319_video_kasey_kellers_commercial.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017470319_video_kasey_kellers_commercial.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017469406_sounders10.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC will play Mexico's Jaguares in a final preseason game Feb. 29. Admission for the 7 p.m. kickoff at CenturyLink Field is free. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017469406_sounders10.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017469639_roughly_14000_tickets_sold_for.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC officials said Thursday that approximately 14,000 tickets have been sold for the team's home leg in a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal against Mexico's Santos Laguna. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017469639_roughly_14000_tickets_sold_for.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017469343_updated_preseason_schedule.html?syndication=rss Here's a look at Sounders FC's preseason plans following today's announcement of the Community Shield (times are Pacific and subject to change): Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017469343_updated_preseason_schedule.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:01:07 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017465470_apsocjohnleicester020912.html?syndication=rss Their colonial history notwithstanding, the English often like to think of themselves as being good at doing the right thing. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017465470_apsocjohnleicester020912.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017465142_community_shield_match_set_for.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC announced its anticipated Feb. 29 Community Shield match Thursday morning. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017465142_community_shield_match_set_for.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:46:09 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017464313_abdul_aman_going_back_to_uw.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC draft pick Abdul Aman has been linked to a number of options after being released from training camp a couple weeks ago. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017464313_abdul_aman_going_back_to_uw.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017462433_apsocenglandcapello.html?syndication=rss The head of the English Football Association says he will not rush to hire Fabio Capello's successor ahead of this year's European Championship. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017462433_apsocenglandcapello.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017461116_former_nasl_sounder_harry_redk.html?syndication=rss The soccer world was shaken up a bit Wednesday when Fabio Capello resigned as head coach of England's national team. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017461116_former_nasl_sounder_harry_redk.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017460084_sounders09.html?syndication=rss The Sounders are also trying to finalize details on a Feb. 29 preseason game at CenturyLink Field. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017460084_sounders09.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:01:13 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017455170_apsocenglandcapello.html?syndication=rss The soap opera of English soccer reached yet another a noisy climax Wednesday when national team coach Fabio Capello quit angrily just eight hours after potential successor Harry Redknapp was cleared in a London court of tax evasion charges. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017455170_apsocenglandcapello.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:33:35 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017459998_apsocrichestclubs.html?syndication=rss Real Madrid and Barcelona are soccer's biggest moneymakers for the third straight year and look set to top their rivals for the foreseeable future. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017459998_apsocrichestclubs.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460010_apsocrichestclubslist.html?syndication=rss The 20 richest soccer clubs based on revenue for the year ending June 30, 2011, as listed by accountancy firm Deloitte in its annual report released Thursday (2010 positions in parentheses): Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017460010_apsocrichestclubslist.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017455265_sounders_to_move_rsl_home_game.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC announced Wednesday that its July 18 home game against Real Salt Lake has been moved to Oct. 17. Kickoff time and broadcast information will be determined later. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017455265_sounders_to_move_rsl_home_game.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:33:15 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017454572_apsoctottenhamredknapptrial.html?syndication=rss Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion on Wednesday, a 12-0 victory via a British jury that removes a key barrier to his becoming the next coach of England's national team. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017454572_apsoctottenhamredknapptrial.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017454468_the_rich_get_richer.html?syndication=rss The Los Angeles Galaxy was probably the MLS favorite before making some big moves Tuesday. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017454468_the_rich_get_richer.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017450275_jason_banton_not_going_to_flor.html?syndication=rss [View the story " " on Storify] Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017450275_jason_banton_not_going_to_flor.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017449717_sounders08.html?syndication=rss The Sounders returned home Tuesday after nine productive days in Arizona and announced plans for five preseason training games in the next two weeks. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017449717_sounders08.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:43:54 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017448763_twitter_roundup_of_schmid_conf.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid held a teleconference with reporters Tuesday afternoon before the team boarded a flight for Seattle. He covered a variety of topics and here is the transcript from the call: Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017448763_twitter_roundup_of_schmid_conf.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017446328_sounders_to_play_mexicos_atlan.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC released more of its preseason plans Tuesday, highlighted by a Feb. 22 closed-door training game at 4 p.m. against Mexican Primera Division club Atlante FC in Cancun. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017446328_sounders_to_play_mexicos_atlan.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:40 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017446189_another_clue_to_a_preseason_fr.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017446189_another_clue_to_a_preseason_fr.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017445956_apsocplayersunioneasterneuropeabuse.html?syndication=rss The union representing professional soccer players said Tuesday its members are mistreated financially by clubs in Eastern Europe, which can lead to the greater risk of match-fixing. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017445956_apsocplayersunioneasterneuropeabuse.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017445686_highlights_from_mondays_game_a.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017445686_highlights_from_mondays_game_a.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017442321_sounders07.html?syndication=rss Argentine midfielder, whose knee injury hurt Seattle in the playoffs, is confident he'll be at full strength. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017442321_sounders07.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017443054_schmid_on_mondays_training_gam.html?syndication=rss Here's some more from Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid after Monday's 1-1 draw in a preseason training game against rival Vancouver, a match that featured 10 yellow cards and one red card. Quotes, minus the update on Mike Fucito's injury, which was covered in the previous post, are posted below as provided by the team. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017443054_schmid_on_mondays_training_gam.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017443023_fucito_suffers_punctured_leg_i.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC's Mike Fucito was forced to leave Monday's training game against Vancouver in the 29th minute after a tackle from Whitecaps defender Martin Bonjour left him with a punctured leg. After the game, coach Sigi Schmid said they hope it's not a serious injury because the forward has "stud marks on his knee and up his thigh." Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017443023_fucito_suffers_punctured_leg_i.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017442763_soundershort07.html?syndication=rss Ten yellow cards and one red card were issued during the 120-minute match. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017442763_soundershort07.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017442175_sounders_fc_vs_vancouver_white_5.html?syndication=rss SoundersFC.com's Matt Gaschk and the Whitecaps' twitter feed are the primary sources of this material. You can follow Gaschk's live blog here. I'll relay some highlights below: Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017442175_sounders_fc_vs_vancouver_white_5.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017442051_removal_of_old_turf_at_century.html?syndication=rss The removal of the existing FieldTurf at CenturyLink Field started today and everything regarding the installation of new turf appears to be on schedule. I'm told that the anticipated completion of the project is the final week of February. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017442051_removal_of_old_turf_at_century.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:46:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017439643_monday_afternoon_links.html?syndication=rss For the first time in 2012, it's a Sounders FC game day. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017439643_monday_afternoon_links.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017438818_poll_which_new_signing_are_you.html?syndication=rss It's a pretty straightforward question and I'm eager to see what you think. Keep in mind there will likely be some more new faces on the 2012 roster (draft picks, trialists, etc.), so maybe we'll bring this back in a couple weeks. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017438818_poll_which_new_signing_are_you.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017435111_soccer06.html?syndication=rss FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he will seek to reinstate fired Egypt soccer federation leaders, calling their dismissal last week "direct interference" by the Cairo government. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017435111_soccer06.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017430795_apsoceurordp.html?syndication=rss Javier Hernandez completed Manchester United's comeback from a 3-0 deficit at Chelsea on Sunday with a late header that salvaged a 3-3 draw and leaves the defending champions two points off the Premier League lead. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017430795_apsoceurordp.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017431863_apsocafricancuprdp.html?syndication=rss Mali beat co-host Gabon 5-4 in a penalty-kick shootout Sunday, and Ghana won 2-1 in extra time on a blunder by Tunisia's goalkeeper during quarterfinals at the African Cup of Nations. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017431863_apsocafricancuprdp.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017433943_video_man_united_escapes_with.html?syndication=rss Video: PL Highlights: Chelsea/Man Utd Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017433943_video_man_united_escapes_with.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017430838_super_bowl_sunday_links.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017430838_super_bowl_sunday_links.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017427439_ochoa_rejoins_team_zakuani_imp.html?syndication=rss Photo credit: Seattle Sounders FC Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017427439_ochoa_rejoins_team_zakuani_imp.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426103_apsoceurordp.html?syndication=rss Manchester City rediscovered its attacking game in the English Premier League on Saturday, beating Fulham 3-0 to maintain its perfect home record and keep Manchester United at arm's length in the title race. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017426103_apsoceurordp.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:31:08 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017422976_apsocafricancuprdp.html?syndication=rss Zambia and Ivory Coast advanced to the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations on Saturday, each asserting its power with a 3-0 victory. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017422976_apsocafricancuprdp.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:31:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017423023_apsocarsenalhenry.html?syndication=rss Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger may try to extend Thierry Henry's loan from the New York Red Bulls. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017423023_apsocarsenalhenry.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:16:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017422749_apsocegyptresignations.html?syndication=rss The president of Egypt's soccer federation and his board of directors resigned Saturday, having already been fired by the country's prime minister following the riot at a game that left more than 70 dead. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017422749_apsocegyptresignations.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017418668_sounders04.html?syndication=rss Roger Levesque and Zach Scott are Sounders FC's lone carry-overs from the USL days, and their leadership will be needed in 2012. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017418668_sounders04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017413448_friday_links_usmnt_sets_up_can.html?syndication=rss The U.S. men's national team will play a June 3 friendly against Canada at Toronto's BMO Field. It's being billed as the final warm-up before 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017413448_friday_links_usmnt_sets_up_can.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:31:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409964_apsocenglandterry.html?syndication=rss John Terry was removed as England's soccer captain Friday as he awaits trial for racial abuse. The star Chelsea defender remains eligible to play for the national team at the European Championship. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409964_apsocenglandterry.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017409704_arizona_training_report_thursd.html?syndication=rss Photo credit: Seattle Sounders FC Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017409704_arizona_training_report_thursd.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017409145_sounders03.html?syndication=rss Carrasco was the Sounders' top rookie in 2011, but the midfielder knows that doesn't guarantee anything in Year 2. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017409145_sounders03.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017408515_nine_months_later_how_do_you_f.html?syndication=rss If you haven't read Grant Wahl's piece today on Steve Zakuani, be sure to do so. In it, Wahl talks to Colorado Rapids midfielder Brian Mullan, who broke Zakuani's leg last April with a reckless sliding tackle. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017408515_nine_months_later_how_do_you_f.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:16:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408478_apsocwcup2014strike.html?syndication=rss A court in northeastern Brazil has ruled workers building a World Cup stadium in Recife must end their strike. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408478_apsocwcup2014strike.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017408459_fourteen_academy_players_signs.html?syndication=rss Fourteen players from the Sounders FC's U-18 youth academy teams have signed national letters of intent to play in college. The signing period opened Wednesday. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017408459_fourteen_academy_players_signs.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017406326_apsocegyptianviolence.html?syndication=rss The riots that killed 74 people in Egypt were sickeningly familiar for soccer: a rush to the field by fans, fighting, a deadly stampede - scenes replayed over and over at stadiums around the world. This time, however, there were important differences. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017406326_apsocegyptianviolence.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:41:08 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017403761_afternoon_links_meet_the_new_g.html?syndication=rss Photo credit: Seattle Sounders FC Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017403761_afternoon_links_meet_the_new_g.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:16:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017403676_apsocegyptafricancup.html?syndication=rss With soccer reeling from the violence in Egypt, players on the other side of the continent at the African Cup of Nations tried to make sense of the "death and sadness" now gripping their sport. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017403676_apsocegyptafricancup.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017399233_apsocfifaegyptianviolence.html?syndication=rss Warning that soccer must not be "abused by those who mean evil," the president of the sport's governing body demanded detailed reasons from the Egyptian federation Thursday for the stadium riot that killed at least 74 people. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017399233_apsocfifaegyptianviolence.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017403237_thursday_morning_video_bonanza.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017403237_thursday_morning_video_bonanza.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017398753_sigi_schmid_talks_arizona_trai.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid held a teleconference with Seattle-area reporters Wednesday afternoon. He addressed a variety of topics, including green cards and international roster spots, which was covered in a previous post. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017398753_sigi_schmid_talks_arizona_trai.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01:10 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017398099_sounders02.html?syndication=rss The Sounders are trying to determine a starting lineup as soon as possible to give those players a maximum amount of playing time together. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017398099_sounders02.html?syndication=rss Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017397351_mauro_rosales_gets_green_card.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid held a teleconference with Seattle-area reporters Wednesday afternoon. Personally, I've noticed a large amount of international players on the camp roster and asked the coach if some are close to getting their green card or if the team might need to trade for an extra international slot for the 2012 season. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017397351_mauro_rosales_gets_green_card.html?syndication=rss Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017392911_apsocstadiumtragedies.html?syndication=rss A list of fatal disasters at soccer stadiums around the world. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017392911_apsocstadiumtragedies.html?syndication=rss Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017392090_apsocterryracismcase.html?syndication=rss England captain John Terry will stand trial after the European Championship over allegations he racially abused an opponent during a Premier League match - possibly clearing the way for him to play in the tournament. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017392090_apsocterryracismcase.html?syndication=rss Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017390900_schmid_henderson_on_hall_of_fa.html?syndication=rss Photo credit: Steve Ringman, The Seattle Times Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017390900_schmid_henderson_on_hall_of_fa.html?syndication=rss Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017386836_sounders01.html?syndication=rss The Sounders cut five players from preseason training, but expect the arrival of at least four this week in Arizona. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017386836_sounders01.html?syndication=rss Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:01:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017386778_are_the_sounders_cancun_bound.html?syndication=rss They are according to Brad Evans. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017386778_are_the_sounders_cancun_bound.html?syndication=rss Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:46:19 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017386765_apsoceuropetransferwindow.html?syndication=rss European soccer's January transfer window closed Tuesday with clubs reining in the lavish spending of recent years in an apparent response to UEFA's strict new financial controls. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017386765_apsoceuropetransferwindow.html?syndication=rss Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017383137_apsocmlsunionwhitecapstrade.html?syndication=rss The Philadelphia Union have traded Sebastien Le Toux to the Vancouver Whitecaps in exchange for allocation money. 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Saddest day for me in my Philadelphia Union story.... Still can't believe it Jan 31 via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017383214_sebastien_le_toux_traded_to_va.html?syndication=rss Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017382766_tuesday_morning_links.html?syndication=rss There are lots of links to get to today, but first some Sounders FC updates. Watch this video report and read this blog post on the team website to get some on-the-scene coverage. From Matt Gaschk's work we've learned the following: Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017382766_tuesday_morning_links.html?syndication=rss Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017379424_sounders_arrive_in_arizona.html?syndication=rss #embedly_twitter_45907691{background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/158462873/Twitter-BG-Template.jpg) #000000; padding:20px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 p{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 0px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .embedly_tweet_content{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} #embedly_twitter_45907691 p span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:0px;height:40px; padding-bottom: 12px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 p span.metadata span.author{line-height:15px;color:#999;font-size:14px} #embedly_twitter_45907691 p span.metadata span.author a{line-height:15px;font-size:20px;vertical-align:middle} #embedly_twitter_45907691 p span.metadata span.author img{float:left;margin:0 10px 0 0px;width:48px;height:48px} #embedly_twitter_45907691 p a {color: #676767; text-decoration:none;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 p a:hover{text-decoration:underline} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .embedly_timestamp{font-size:13px;display:inline-block;margin-top: 5px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .components-above span.embedly_timestamp{font-size:10px;margin-top: 1px;line-height:12px} #embedly_twitter_45907691 a {color: #676767; text-decoration:none;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 a:hover{text-decoration:underline} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-screen-name {font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-full-name {padding-left: 4px; color: #999; font-size: 12px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-actions{margin-left: 10px;font-size:13px;display:inline-block;width:250px} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .components-above span.tweet-actions{font-size:10px} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .controls{line-height:12px!important} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-actions a {margin-left:5px} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-actions a b{font-weight:normal} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .components-above span.tweet-actions a b{vertical-align:baseline;line-height:12px} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .components-above .tweet-text{font-size:13px;vertical-align:baseline} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-image {float: left; width: 40px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-user-block-image {float: left; width: 48px; height: 48px} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-row {margin-left: 40px; margin-top: 3px;line-height: 17px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-user-block {margin-left: -40px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .stream-item {padding-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 12px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .simple-tweet-image img {margin-top: 4px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .simple-tweet-content {margin: 0 0 13px 0px; font-size: 14px; min-height:48px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .in-reply-to-border {border-color: #EBEBEB; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0 0;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .in-reply-to-text {margin-left: 4px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 10px; color: #999; font-size: 12px;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-actions i {background: transparent url(http://a2.twimg.com/a/1306889658/phoenix/img/sprite-icons.png) no-repeat;width:15px;height:15px;margin:0 4px -3px 3px;outline: none; text-indent:-99999px;vertical-align:baseline;display:inline-block;position:relative;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-actions a.retweet-action i {background-position:-192px 0;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-actions a.reply-action i {background-position:0 0;} #embedly_twitter_45907691 .tweet-actions a.favorite-action i {background-position:-32px 0;} @soundersfcSeattle Sounders FC Sounders have arrived in Casa Grande, AZ for 8 days of training. A light training this evening starts it all at 5pm local. Jan 30 via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017379424_sounders_arrive_in_arizona.html?syndication=rss Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017376307_wps_suspends_2012_season_eyes.html?syndication=rss Women's Professional Soccer announced today that it will suspend the 2012 season after a vote by its board of governors. According to a news release, the move was made to allow the league "to focus on the resolution of certain pending legal issues and the challenges that now face (WPS) as a result of its ongoing dispute with a former owner." Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017376307_wps_suspends_2012_season_eyes.html?syndication=rss Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017373514_alex_morgan_leads_uswnt_past_c.html?syndication=rss U.S. forward Alex Morgan had two goals and two assists to lead the women's national team to a 4-0 win over Canada in Sunday's final of the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017373514_alex_morgan_leads_uswnt_past_c.html?syndication=rss Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017373017_soccer30.html?syndication=rss The U.S. women's soccer team beat Canada 4-0 in Vancouver, B.C., in Sunday's final of the CONCACAF qualifying tournament for this year's London Olympics. Both finalists secured Olympic berths in the semifinals two days earlier. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017373017_soccer30.html?syndication=rss Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017372999_training_camp_roster_at_the_en.html?syndication=rss I probably should've made a formal post of this earlier, but with Sounders FC preseason training heading to Arizona on Monday, this seems like a natural time to post what the camp roster looked like as of Saturday's training session at the VMAC. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017372999_training_camp_roster_at_the_en.html?syndication=rss Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017372626_sounders30.html?syndication=rss The Sounders take training camp to Arizona on Monday, where one of the team's goals will be getting a handful of players in better shape Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017372626_sounders30.html?syndication=rss Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:58:50 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017368982_duran_goes_1v1_with_soundersfc.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017368982_duran_goes_1v1_with_soundersfc.html?syndication=rss Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017364891_saturday_practice_at_the_vmac.html?syndication=rss The Sounders take off for Arizona on Monday, but held a final training session at the VMAC on Saturday. There biggest news of the day was the return of Jeff Parke and Brad Evans to the team following USMNT duty. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017364891_saturday_practice_at_the_vmac.html?syndication=rss Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017364252_sounders29.html?syndication=rss The veteran duo had spent the past three weeks with the U.S. national team. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017364252_sounders29.html?syndication=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:16:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017363741_a_stop_and_chat_with_brad_evan.html?syndication=rss Brad Evans is the other half of a duo that returned to Sounders FC camp Saturday after serving with the U.S. national team. The midfielder came on as a substitute in both games Saturday and Wednesday, and now has six caps. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017363741_a_stop_and_chat_with_brad_evan.html?syndication=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:46:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017363671_a_stop_and_chat_with_jeff_park.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC defender Jeff Parke has had a wild January so far. He got called into U.S. men's national team camp as a replacement early on and then earned his first cap in Wednesday's 1-0 win in Panama. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017363671_a_stop_and_chat_with_jeff_park.html?syndication=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017363623_jeff_parke_and_brad_evans_join.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017363623_jeff_parke_and_brad_evans_join.html?syndication=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017363422_apsoceurordp.html?syndication=rss Liverpool reached the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday at the expense of its fiercest rival, a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Manchester United leaving the famous competition without the English Premier League's top two teams. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017363422_apsoceurordp.html?syndication=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017360340_video_landon_donovan_leads_eve.html?syndication=rss Video: FA Cup: Everton/Fulham Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017360340_video_landon_donovan_leads_eve.html?syndication=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:46:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017360066_apsocevertondonovan.html?syndication=rss There was no crowing from Landon Donovan after he led his Everton side to victory over Clint Dempsey's Fulham in England's FA Cup. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017360066_apsocevertondonovan.html?syndication=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:16:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017356624_soccer28.html?syndication=rss The U.S. women's soccer team earned a berth in this year's London Olympics by beating Costa Rica 3-0 in a semifinal match at the qualifying tournament in Vancouver, B.C. Olympics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017356624_soccer28.html?syndication=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:36:02 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017356192_sounders28.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC won't have many starting positions up for grabs during preseason training. The fiercest competition will be at left back, between Leo Gonzalez and Marc Burch. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2017356192_sounders28.html?syndication=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:47:39 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017356168_friday_training_at_the_vmac_--.html?syndication=rss Friday was all about speed and explosiveness at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. Speed was measured in a 30-meter dash and explosiveness is based on the first 10 meters. As mentioned earlier, invitee forward Darwin Jones (a Sounders FC Academy alum) was the winner. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017356168_friday_training_at_the_vmac_--.html?syndication=rss Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:16:49 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017355338_the_worlds_game.html?syndication=rss UPDATE: This post has become a bit of a free-for-all to get a lot of countries listed. Feel free to join in the comments section. Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017355338_the_worlds_game.html?syndication=rss Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:16:45 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017351820_academy_alum_darwin_jones_wins.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017351820_academy_alum_darwin_jones_wins.html?syndication=rss Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017351143_montero_goes_1v1_with_sounders.html?syndication=rss Sounders FC Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2017351143_montero_goes_1v1_with_sounders.html?syndication=rss Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:31:04 PST