Wednesday 11 January 2012

The Sounders have been making moves on and off the pitch during the silly season, looks like a local boy and an Englishman will be commenting at all the games.


Thursday at 9am is the MLS Super Draft, Seattle has pick number 15.

Seattle will open training camp at Starfire on Jan. 19th, but rebuilding the roster is first priority.



Malaga 0 – Real Madrid 1 (Agg. 2-4) (Copa del Rey last 16 second leg, January 10, 2012)



The 24-year-old Rogers is available on a free contract after his contract with the Columbus Crew of the MLS ended after the 2011 season. Another American in England.


Skill Show Vol. 56



There's still excitement in Freddy Adu's voice, even after years of bouncing from club to club. The 22-year-old American midfielder, who plays for the Philadelphia Union, was recently back in Europe.


Mallorca 6 – Real Sociedad 1 (Agg.6-3) (Copa del Rey last 16 second leg, January 10, 2012)



About a month ago Brad Friedal the American Keeper for Tottenham (known in England as "Daddy Goalkeeper") said he thought Landon Donovan was soft for staying and playing in the states. Today Donovan and Everton play Tottenham!


Goal of the Week Nominee



The big transfer story from yesterday is the news that the Houston Dynamo have offered former Glasgow Rangers forward Kris Boyd a two-year deal which the Scottish striker is mulling over. This report says he’s heading to the USA to begin talks.


Racing Santander 1 – Mirandes 1 (Agg. 1-3) (Copa del Rey last 16 second leg, January 10, 2012)



When your a rich soccer player you find lucrative things to do with your money, Rio Ferdinad of Manchester United owns a Magazine and Restaurant. The problem with the restaurant is that well the Chef is branching out!


Lazio 3 – Verona 2 (Coppa Italia last 16, January 10, 2012)



Speaking of the USMNT, they’re toiling away in January camp under Klinsmann ahead of two internationals later this month. Here’s what the German has them doing on a daily basis: Protein shakes and cold plunges are on the schedule.


Goal of the Week Nominee/Keeper Fail



He has scored many hat tricks in his career but the Hattrick of winning 3 World player of the year awards will probably be his most favorite come retirement.


Arsenal 1 – Leeds 0 (FA Cup 3rd Round, January 9th, 2012)



An American giving it a go oversea's isn't new, one getting signed by Liverpool at 18 on a 3 year contract is! One Cali Kid is hoping for the best!!


FIFA Goal of the Year for 2011