Seattle Sounders FC kicked off their fifth season opener against the Montreal Impact. Historically, Seattle has struggled against the Canadian based club; the Sounders lost 4-1 in their last MLS meeting. This season was no exception as the Sounders labored to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Impact. Led by last year’s leading scorer Eddie Johnson (14), Seattle entered this season after a disappointing playoff performance to end the previous season. Fredy Montero is on a loan for the
Eddie Johnson scored two goals, including the game-winner in the 89th minute, as Sounders FC defeated Chivas USA, 2-1, Saturday afternoon at CenturyLink Field. The brace gives Johnson 13 goals on the season, the best single-season scoring output in franchise history. The Chivas scored an early goal to put pressure on the Seattle defense to remain strong and on the offense to produce points. Johnson scored a sneaky header from a free kick at the half hour mark. Chivas keeper Dan Kennedy
The Seattle Sounders FC climbed to 11-6-7 after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 at home. Seattle has been red hot recently; their recent slaughter of the Galaxy and their strong game against Chelsea are exciting indicators of Seattle hitting their midseason stride. The addition of Christian Tiffert, a star player from France’s Ligue 1, in place of Alvaro Fernandez (who will be missed) has helped to create some newfound, offensive firepower. Tiffert is a smart player who, along with Osvaldo Alonso, helps
The Seattle Sounders FC has signed Swedish midfielder Erik Friberg, it was announced today. Friberg, 24, played the past four seasons for BK Häcken. Friberg’s signing will be finalized upon receipt of his P-1 visa and International Clearance. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, terms were not disclosed. Playing in the middle and sometimes the left side, Friberg was instrumental in winning the ball and setting-up attacks for Häcken. He also scored five times in 94 appearances for the Göteborg
The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today that they have acquired former Arsenal midfielder and Swedish international Freddie Ljungberg from Seattle Sounders FC for a conditional selection in the 2011 or 2012 SuperDraft. Today’s move marks the first-ever trade of a Designated Player in the history of Major League Soccer. The 33-year-old midfielder becomes the Fire’s second designated player and will become available for selection by Fire Head Coach Carlos de los Cobos this Sunday, Aug. 1 when the Fire
Seattle Sounders FC allowed two second half goals and fell 2-0 to Toronto FC on the second leg of a two-match road trip on a rainy Sunday afternoon at BMO Field. Seattle Sounders FC (2-2-2, 8 points) are in sole possession of third place in the Western Conference after the first five games while Toronto FC (2-3-0, 6 points) won its second of the season at home. Dwayne De Rosario scored the game-winner in the 58th minute. After a Toronto cross