2012

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Movers And Shakers

What’s in vogue? TALKING ABOUT THE MLS OFF-SEASON, OF COURSE! There was news last night on the Sounders eligible for the upcoming re-entry draft. Then of course you have the boat load of deals…Read More

MLS Cup Thoughts … And Then Some

Okay, forgive me for the last few days…I’ve been sick and under the weather.So this site is behind the times. And needs a little updating. I would of course write about the awesome Galaxy victory…Read More

Fredy Montero; Goal Scorer or Goal Facilitator?

The question seems to pop up a lot more, now that I’m writing about soccer. I ask myself how do you value or quantify a contribution? I suppose with goal scorers it’s a little bit easier as…Read More

Don Garber, Routine Speeches and Youth Squads

Don Garber giving his state of the League address was… well I guess there were certainly some things to pull out of it, but most of it seemed to be just like any other time he sits down with the…Read More

Osvlado Alonso Named to MLS Best XI

I’m sure everyone will be shocked to learn that our very own Ozzie Alonso was named one of the four best midfielders in MLS. Okay… maybe not. There really can no longer be any talk about how…Read More

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A Few Thoughts on David Beckham Leaving LA

So, not sure you heard,  David Beckham is on his farewell tour down in LA. Crazy, I know, you’re…Read More

Seasonal Context

Whenever we look at the season in review we look at memorable moments, a highlight reel of  goals and…Read More

Generation Adidas Contracts And Seeking What To Do With Our Youth

Despite not having a blog for more than 3 months, I’ve long wondered why there isn’t more…Read More

Turkey!

Did you know that there are cheerleaders in Volleyball?  I didn’t, at least until I was trying…Read More

The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest

It’s easy to look at this two-game series as a war. Two monumental franchises with prominent players…Read More

Finding A Thought In The Chaos Of the Week

One of the first things you’ll notice when you meet me is that I like to talk. I talk quite a bit…Read More

A Thought On Historical Occureances

I don’t have much time to really sit down and write and maybe this idea or thought would be served…Read More

Leave Fredy Alone!

In my best Chris Crocker voice, LEAVE FREDY ALONE! But, seriously let’s try for a moment to not…Read More

That.Was.Brutal: Sounders Lose 3-0

In case you missed that graphic display of disembowelment. The Sounders were defeated 3-0 on the road. Okay…Read More

Match Preview: Sounders Visit Home Depot Center And LA Galaxy

I’m not sure everyone out there can remember the playoff series that took place between Lakers…Read More

Should The Sounders “Shake Up” The Roster If They Lose Against RSL?

This is a weird thing to write about a couple of hours prior to the start of possibly the most important…Read More

Match Preview: Sounders Look To Storm The Fortress Walls

Alright, everyone does their own little preview of the match and I’m no different. I think I have…Read More

Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before…

Holy flash back batman I feel like I’m trippin’ balls and have been transported back in time…Read More

Goaless In Seattle; The Chicken Or the Egg

Already, a lot has been made about the fact the Sounders did not score a goal last night. You know, general…Read More

Match Review: Sounders Don’t Score; Draw Real Salt Lake

I get it, Rimando and the back line of RSL had just an amazing game. There was little feeling in the…Read More