Friday 16 December 2011

Seattle currently has 25 players on the roster with several negotiations ongoing; scouting combines coming up in Las Vegas (college) and Trinidad (international); and the MLS SuperDraft and Supplemental Draft in January.

Seattle has a history of great soccer teams and players dating back to the 70's with the orignal Sounders and also through the 80's/90's with semi-pro and amatuer teams. Here is a look at some of the teams from those decades!


Seattle Mitre Eagles, nice write up about the team here.
FC Seattle, It's where most of the ex-NASL Sounders played for a bit.
Hibernian Saints, A true amatuer team that won a National Championship.
Seattle Seadogs, Pro indoor team that won a championship.


The Champions League draw for the last 16, Arsenal vs. AC Milan and Chelsea vs. Napoli!


The draw for the last-32 of the Europa League has tied Manchester City with last year's winners FC Porto while Manchester United will play Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam.


Here is a look ahead at what is in store for the "Americans Abroad" this weekend.



Goals of the Week!



If your a fan of Goals then this video of "Goals of the Season" from 2010/2011 is worth the 12 minutes!! Enjoy!!


Shamrock Rovers 0 – Tottenham 4 (Europa League, December 15, 2011)




It’s tough to tell just how much star power the 2012 draft will have, what with top prospects Darren Mattocks, Kelyn Rowe and Billy Schuler all attracting interest from overseas, but there should be enough depth in this group, particularly at forward and attacking midfielder, to make the first round a very interesting scene for teams looking to trade up and down in search of help.


Udinese 1 – Celtic 1 (Europa League, December 15, 2011)




Everton have agreed a deal to sign USA forward Landon Donovan on a short-term loan from MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy.


Atletico Madrid 3 – Rennes 1 (Europa League, December 15, 2011)





The next step in selecting the team that will be charged with qualifying the United States for the Olympics is underway, as United States Under-23 coach Caleb Porter holds his December training camp in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. A group of 30 players has been called in for the next week, where they'll aim to catch Porter's eye and build a foundation for the coming months.


Assist of the Week



Personal accolades continue to roll in for Dwayne De Rosario, the latest being recognized as Canada's best male soccer player. But even as his resume grows and mantle runs out of room, De Rosario is waging a battle against the label of most underappreciated Canadian athlete.



Hannover 3 – Vorskla Poltava 1 (Europa League, December 15, 2011)



Since it is that time of year, here is the "Holiday Wishlist" from your favorite MLS team!


All of Seattle Sounders goals from 2011




Riley eager to begin new chapter with Chivas USA After success in Seattle, defender excited for new adventure.


PSV 2 – Rapid Bucharest 1 (Europa League, December 15, 2011)



Former England midfielder Peter Reid had said he would never forgive Diego Maradona for the ‘Hand of God’ goal which helped knock England out of the 1986 World Cup finals, 25 Years later they Kiss and Makeup!

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2074769/Peter-Reid-Maradona-make-Hand-God.html#ixzz1giwwjaW9


Adelaide United 0 - Gold Coast United 3 (A-League, December 15, 2011)