USOC Photos: Sounders Beat Earthquakes

Before the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers played in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup, Seattle had to first defeat the San Jose Earthquakes. Which they did, in a penalty shootout. I’ve heard it said that watching the Sounders play in the US Open Cup at Starfire is like …

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Obafemi Martins Scores Game-Winning Golazo

On Saturday night, Obafemi Martins scored what could easily end up the Goal of the Year to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-0 lead in the 8th minute against the San Jose Earthquakes. It turned out his goal was also the game-winner. Few athletes are worthy of being called a …

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Sounders Reserves Win with a Couple New Faces

The day after the Sounders beat Chivas USA, the two teams met again in a Reserve League match at Starfire Sports. There were a few new faces on the Sounders squad. Former Chelsea and Barcelona star Eidur Gudjohnsen had been on trial with the team all week and started up …

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Sounders Open Champions League Campaign with Win

The Seattle Sounders opened their 2012-2013 CONCACAF Champions League campaign with a victory over Caledonia AIA from Trinidad and Tobago. It was a fun evening for Sounders fans, especially the first half of the match. The home side went into halftime with a 3 goal to nil lead. Caledonia managed …

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Sounders Primed to Make It Four Cups in a Row

No team has ever won the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup four years in a row since its inception in 1914. After the 4-1 semifinal victory over Chivas USA on Wednesday night, the Seattle Sounders now have a chance at making history. It was another packed house at Starfire on …

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Zakuani’s Return to MLS, a Photographer’s Perspective

Steve Zakuani

It’s a story suited for the big screen. Seattle Sounders were on their longest streak without a win in franchise history when Colorado came to town. Fan favorite Steve Zakuani had not played in an MLS match in over 14 months after suffering a broken tibia and fibula on April …

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Sounders’ Struggles Continue: Fall 2-1 to Cascadia Rival Timbers

That makes it seven MLS matches in a row without a win for the Sounders. It’s the longest drought in franchise history. After having the best start to the season, the Sounders have hit a bit of a rough patch. And of course, losing to their Cascadia Cup arch-rivals from …

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Sounders Trounce Cal FC 5-0, Advance in US Open Cup

This match was touted as a true David versus Goliath matchup. Amateur side Cal FC managed a surprise victory against the Portland Timbers back in the third round of the US Open Cup. But in the fourth round match against the Seattle Sounders, the outcome was quite a bit different. …

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Zakuani Returns to the Pitch for Sounders

Steve Zakuani Returns

Last night the Seattle Sounders took on the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Reserve League at Starfire Sports in Tukwila. The ‘Caps won the match 2-1, but the loss was also accompanied by a huge win — the return of Steve Zakuani. This was Steve’s first appearance in a match …

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Sounders Advance in US Open Cup

The Seattle Sounders hosted the Atlanta Silverbacks in Round 3 of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on Wednesday night. The lower division NASL club put up a good fight against the MLS Sounders for much of the first half. But then the flood gates opened. Seattle put one in …

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