Sounders Top Real Salt Lake, Take Over First Place

It was a battle for first place in the MLS Western Conference. The Seattle Sounders came into the match just two points behind league-leading Real Salt Lake. Less than three minutes into the match, Obafemi Martins put the Sounders in front, and they never looked back. Lamar Neagle also added …

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Sounders Come From Behind to Beat Chicago

The Seattle Sounders went down a goal to Chicago Fire midway through the first half, but Lamar Neagle evened it up before halftime. It remained tied until shortly after Zach Scott subbed on. In the 89th minute, he sent a low driven cross into the box which Gonzalo Segares knocked …

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Photos of Sounders Win Over Chivas USA

Despite going down a goal early to Chivas USA, the Seattle Sounders scored two goals to register their first come-from-behind victory this season. Definitely got some fun shots. I always seem to come home with more “selects” when it’s a good match. Funny how that works! Makes complete sense, though…more …

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Sounders and Rapids Draw 1-1

Injuries have been plaguing the Seattle Sounders of late. They came into Saturday’s match having lost 3 of their last 4, in a month that some said should have been an easy stretch of games. Seattle went down a goal to Colorado in the 60th minute off a corner kick. …

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Captured Oba’s Flip – Finally!

Ever since the rumors started that Obafemi Martins was coming to play for the Seattle Sounders I was looking forward to capturing his trademark goal-celebrating back flip. Before this match, I was in the wrong place every time. But on Wednesday night luck was on my side, and he flipped …

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Sounders Top Whitecaps, Take Lead in Cascadia Cup

On Saturday night, in front of a crowd over 53,000 strong, the Seattle Sounders defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2. With the win, the Sounders take the lead on the season for the coveted Cascadia Cup. There are still several matches to be played, so they’ll need to keep playing well …

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Sounders Topple Dallas, 4-2

The Seattle Sounders put an end to FC Dallas’ 9 game unbeaten streak and extended their own to 6 games. And for the first time in club history, they had back-to-back 4-goal matches. I think it’s safe to say that for the time being, the Sounders have found their rhythm. …

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Sounders Dominate Earthquakes, 4-0

Seattle Sounders fans couldn’t ask for much more – sunshine, goals, a clean sheet, and an ObaFlipâ„¢. All of that against San Jose Earthquakes, a team that has beaten the Sounders the last four times they’ve met. Unfortunately, I was on the wrong side of the goal to capture Obafemi …

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Sounders and Timbers Draw, Oba Martins Debuts

It was another hard fought match on Saturday between the Seattle Sounders and their bitter rivals from the south, the Portland Timbers. Eddie Johnson gave the Sounders an early lead in the 13th minute off of a beautiful cross from Steve Zakuani. It remained 1-0 until the 91st minute. Portland …

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Sounders New Striker, Obafemi Martins, Arrives in Seattle

Went out to Sea-Tac airport this evening to catch the arrival of Seattle Sounders latest addition – Nigerian striker, Obafemi Martins. With a resume that includes Inter Milan, Newcastle United, and the Nigerian National Team, I can’t wait to see how he performs here in Seattle. Hopefully I’ll get plenty …

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