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 and Sporting KC Battle to 1-1 Draw

Ok, just a quick post today, as I have a bunch of work to get through before heading down to shoot the Sounders v Timbers derby match this weekend. Basically, the big story before the match was the inclusion of Steve Zakuani in the 18 man lineup for the first …

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Scott’s Header Gives Sounders the Win

One of the most unlikely players gave the Seattle Sounders its only goal in a 1-0 win against the Colorado Rapids on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Right back Zach Scott, one of the few remaining Sounders from back in the USL days, scored his first MLS goal off a header …

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Sounders Fall to Earthquakes

Looking to start their MLS season with three wins at home, the Sounders were hopeful that they could match the start they had in 2009. But the San Jose Earthquakes weren’t willing to oblige. They took the lead in the 24th minute when Chris Wondoloski converted his penalty kick, and …

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Sounders Keep Clean Sheet and Beat Dynamo

It wasn’t the prettiest of matches — fouls, floppi- I mean “gamesmanship” (from both sides), a deflected goal and an arguably soft penalty call. But Seattle Sounders managed to keep the previously undefeated Houston Dynamo scoreless while scoring 2 goals partway through the first half. The 2-0 win gives the …

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Sounders Start MLS Season with Win, Estrada Hat Trick

Saturday night the rain held off in Seattle as Sounders FC treated over 38,000 fans to a spectacle of goals, winning the match 3-1. David Estrada led the way, claiming his first hat trick as a professional. This has been quite the start to 2012 for Estrada, a player who …

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