Sounders news up first, great article on Steve Zakuani "You gotta Zakawantit", Servando Carrasco is fighting for a spot with Seattle, Seattle is prepping for their quarterfinal game March 7th. Last but not least, Seattle has 3 hopes and 1 fear this year.
Seattle has been successful with their reserve squad and their academy squads, because of that the players reap the benefits. 14 academy players signed scholarship offers.
Another step in the process of creating a replica of a European system of training is having a U23 team for academy players to graduate to. Seattle has done this now!
Seattle plays in the CONCACAF quarterfinals against Santos Laguna on March 7th, its a big game and at home. They are looking to play some Mexican teams to prepare for that big match.
Weekend Soccer on TV (all times eastern)
Goals of the Week (Goal #6 is worth your time)
The USA Men's National team will play Italy February 29th in Genoa, Italy then on June 3rd they will play Canada in Toronto.
This is a goal that takes audacity (just to try it) skill and a lot of training ground practice. When I was a kid I saw a goal that was similar scored by Cabanas for the NY Cosmos.
He knows he's guilty, the FA knows he's guilty, any lip reader who has watched the video knows what he said yet he won't admit it? I guess everyone is entitled to due process?
Showboating is Fun!!
If you follow American soccer or like me read a lot about soccer on the inter web you might know who Josh Gatt is? If you don't know he could be the next American to make some noise in the old countries!!
PSV 3 – NEC 2 (KNVB Beker, February 2, 2012)
Clint Dempsey is having a breakout year in England. He has stated over and over again he wants to play Champions League Soccer, look for the Texan to move on from Fulham after this season.
Inter Milan 4 – Palermo 4 (Serie A, February 1, 2012)
Because sponsorship is important in sports we see a lot of alcohol related sponsors, today's unique sponsor is one for MLS, USA, and Mexico. It will also cause lots of Hangovers!!
Skill Show Vol. 57
When the Italian coach calls in his players for the USA friendly Feb 29th there will be one player no one has heard of, he plays for a last place team in the Serie B (Italian second division) and he will be there because he said "No"
Assist of the Week
