1-19-11

Sounders pre-season camp starts January 25th at Starfire in Tukwila, here is what the team will look like to start. Here is another article that wonders if some cracks in the wall are forming?

Looking forward to the big rivarly with Portland and Vancouver filling Qwest Field? Well it sounds like that won't be happening!

January 29th - 30th the Seattle Sounders will have open tryouts for anyone willing, one local guy thinks he has a good shot and from what he has endured already why not try!!


Portland pulled off a big coup grabbing Kenny Cooper, with a Manchester United Pedigree and the ability to score goals Cooper could help Portland from the start!


It was rumored that Seattle would host USA vs. Argentina, ">last weeks announcement made some in the emerald city sad!


Kenny Cooper left 1860 Munich this week, but another American took his place!


Goals of the Week



Last week the NY Cosmos announced the hiring of Cobi Jones, this week the Cosmos bring another soccer guy in with a great pedigree. Eric Cantona was hired by the Cosmos as the director of Soccer, he has been out of soccer for 14 years.



Manchester City 4 – Leicester 2 (FA Cup 3rd round replay, January 18, 2011)



Growing up I was a big fan of the Dutch national team and AC Milan (who I still support to this day) one of my all time favorite players was Ruud Guillet. After he retired he became a coach with Chelsea, Newcastle, Feyenoord, and LA Galaxy on his resume. He recently left his job as a TV pundit and will coach in Russia? Seems like a fall down the ladder!


Goal of the Week Nominee



Last weekend Cani scored a long range shot that was worthy of "Goal of the Week", that got some to thinking what were the "Top 10 Long Distance Goals" you know Golden Balls is on the list!



Wolves 5 – Doncaster 0 (FA Cup 3rd round replay, January 18, 2011)



Below is a video of my "Goal of the Week Nominee" you can go Vote for your pick of "Goal of the Week" here!


Goal of the Week Nominee



I teach my kid one saying to tell himself when things are tough "Never give up" sometimes in pro sports your first go around doesn't work, isn't right, or your not ready. One guy turned the second go around into a USMNT call up!!


Cardiff 0 – Stoke 2 (AET) (FA Cup 3rd round replay, January 18, 2011)



In the next 4 to 8 years I truly believe the US will find 4 or 5 players that will make the difference and help us succeed at the National Team Level, currently US Soccer is watching 425 kids from 13 to 20 who already play abroad!



Skill Show 22



He was sold to Real Madrid for $150 Million dollars in 2009, but the story on how he was bought when he was 18 is very interesting!



Sevilla 3 – Villarreal 0 (Agg.6-3) (Copa del Rey, January 18, 2011)



Here is another look at sports agents, it's a side that's not always shown to the public!



Bike Ride of the Week



Running a soccer club is hard work, tedious, attention to detail, and knowledge of every aspect of soccer is important. One man has 14 years under his belt and has helped Arsenal become one of the most financially sound teams in the EPL.



Napoli 2 – Bologna 1 (Coppa Italia, January 18, 2011)