The Sweet 16 is synonymous with basketball but the Sweet 16 round of the Champions League is all to bitter for a couple teams after today's draw, AC Milan look to have a very tough battle on their hands with Tottenham, and Arsenal will have to play two games of their lives against Barcelona. The Europa league also had their draw today and two big matchups pop out Napoli vs. Villareal(both capable of going all the way) Anderlecht vs. Ajax(some what of a derby game)
Europa League Draw - Round of 32
1st-leg ties: February 17 and 24
2nd-leg ties: March 10 and 17
Champions League Draw - Round of 16
1st-leg ties: Feb. 15/16 & 22/23
2nd-leg ties: March 8/9 & 15/16

This weekend's Soccer Viewing Schedule for TV(all times eastern)

Viva Futbol Volume 20


Everyone knows what the US Open Cup is since the Sounders have won it the last two years, Well for indoor soccer there is something similar, "US Arena Soccer Open Cup" and last year the "Tacoma Stars" won the whole thing, this year in the first round it is something of a Local Derby for the right to advance.


Qatar vs. Egypt (International Friendly) 2-1 Qatar wins, What???


A couple of days ago I gave you the "2010 Champions League Top 10 Goals", today it's the "2010 Europa League Top 10 Goals" there are some absolute crackers from guys maybe you never heard of?


Team Work Goals


It is official the Sounders sign Swedish midfielder "Erik Friberg" he will move to Seattle in the middle of January, the Sounders will also announce today that they have given a contract extension to Kasey Keller.


Juventus vs. Manchester City (Europa League) 1-1


It's the start of the Holiday Season in Football, in England the league plays 4 games in 12 days. This weekend is the start with Chelsea vs. Manchester United, Chelsea is one win out of first place and ManU can put some distance between the pack with a win this weekend. EPL Table


Debrecen vs. Sampdoria (Europa League) 2-0


Stuart Holden has been somewhat of a revelation in the EPL this season, his play has helped Bolton move up the table to it's current position of 6th. He made his presence know last weekend scoring the game winning goal with 2 minutes left in the derby match with Blackburn.


Zenit St. Petersburg vs. AEK Athens (Europa League) 3-0


Good coaching can help overcome many things, in Colorado it helped them overcome the fact that they didn't have the big money like other clubs, designated players like other clubs, and their recruitment budget is not only the lowest in the league, it is 50 per cent less than the next lowest,they have a part-time fitness coach who works two mornings a week. Their support staff is the smallest and lowest budget by a country mile in the MLS, Good Coaching can make a difference!


Stuttgart vs. Odense (Europa League) 5-1


We learned last week that Dean Wurzberger coach of the University of Washington Men's Soccer team for the last 19 years resigned due to professional/personal reasons. The Seattle area has a vast group of coaches to offer but one in particular has the knowledge, experience, and most importantly National Championships to back up being hired!


Getafe vs. Young Boys (Europa League) 1-0


You have to give it to him, lasting 24 years in the hot seat at now one of the biggest if not biggest clubs in the world is an achievement, but just lasting 24 years gets you nothing. Sir Alex Ferguson is at Manchester United because he produces year in and year out Winners, Trophies, and Players!!


Lille vs. Gent (Europa League) 3-0


They announced the Stadiums that will host the 2011 Gold Cup games and Seattle did not get a spot. I am not sure if it was scheduling, the field turf (most international games like grass), or the low attendance from the last game here (4th of July 2009 USA vs. Grenada with only 16,000 fans at Qwest Field) whatever the reason northwest fans will miss out on a great opportunity to see some good soccer.


Bayern Leverkusen vs. Athletico Madrid (Europa League) 1-1


In MLS news Houston brings an American home, RSL picked up a football player who wants to play futbol, a previous MLS League MVP is free to any team that wants to hire him!


Aris Saloniki vs. Rosenborg (Europa League) 2-0