The Sounders locked up their 2010 Team MVP for 3 more Seasons! Here are some quotes from coach Sigi after Wednesday's practice.
Steve Zakuani is ready to rise to new heights in his 3rd year of the league!
The Sounders US Open Cup schedule has been released, opponent is not yet known but they will start play in late June. Seattle is being touted as the "Savior of the Tournament"
The could be a break out year for one Sounder, he showed he has pace, finishing skill, and a heart, can Mike Fucito bring it all together for a full season?
Arsenal 2 – Barcelona 1 (Champions League, February 16, 2011)
FIFA will have elections for it's Presidency in June, everyone's favorite is running Sepp "Mad Nutter" Blatter. One guy thinks there needs to be an outsider and is will to throw his name in the hat!
Blooper of the Week (Wait for it)
Goal line technology has again been a very strong talking point around the world after the mistakes that happened at the World Cup, now Australia has offered to be the worlds "Guinea Pig"
Roma 2 – Shakhtar Donetsk 3 (Champions League, February 16, 2010)
In a sign that FIFA and UEFA are all about the money, they sought in conjunction to make the World Cup a Pay Per View event. Luckily for the little man the court said it was illegal!
1994/5 Match of the Day "Goal of the Season"
The MLS is on the right path, creating Academies to help produce homegrown players, it takes time, hard work, strong coaching, and willing kids & parents to make the necessary sacrifices. I still say more can be done (like creating full fledged school systems as in Europe) but we are on the right path.
Fiorentina 1 – Inter Milan 2 (Serie A, February 16, 2011)
Another part of the MLS developing a stronger league, better players, and help strengthen the US National team is Coaching. We need to promote, learn, and train coaches from within the game.
16 Year Old Liverpool player scores 5 goals in 9-0 win
Shirt sponsors are part of the Beautiful Game, but when a game is loved by all and players are idolized by children around the planet, where do you draw the line at what is on the front of a Jersey?
Sampdoria 0 – Genoa 1 (Serie A, February 16, 2011)
One of the clauses in David Beckhams $250 Million dollar 5 year contract stipulates he is allowed to buy an MLS team at a reduced price, Miami, San Diego, Atlanta, and Montreal all had the ruler ran over them recently.
The History of Real Madrid
It was a crazy night in Milan and a record breaking display in Valencia as Raul became the leading goal scorer in the Champions League.
Hamburg 0 – St Pauli 1 (Bundesliga, February 16, 2011)
Little known American Goalkeeper is slowly making a name for himself in Germany!
Goal of the Week Nominee
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