Sounders’ Winning Ways Continue

The Seattle Sounders won again on Wednesday night against Chivas USA, by a score of 1-0. That makes it six wins in their last seven matches and they are now tied for second place in the West with LA Galaxy, with games still in hand. Follow @mikerussellfoto (Click on the …

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Supporters Packed to the Rafters for Cascadia Cup Battle

The largest crowd to ever attend a soccer match in the Pacific Northwest did not go home disappointed…well, except for the 1000, or so, who made the trip up from Portland. In front of 67,385, the Seattle Sounders defeated their arch rival Portland Timbers by a score of 1-0. I …

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Seattle Reign Fall to Portland Thorns in Final Match

In the last match of the season, Seattle Reign FC took on their rivals from the south, Portland Thorns FC. While USWNT star Alex Morgan was unavailable due to injury, Canadian national team captain Christine Sinclair led the Thorns to a 2-1 victory, scoring both of their goals. Megan Rapinoe …

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Clint Dempsey’s First Day of Training in Seattle

On Tuesday, a good number of folks showed up at Starfire to catch their first glimpse of the newest Seattle Sounder in action, Clint Dempsey. But they would have to come back because he stayed home sick. Today there was a slightly smaller crowd, but Clint participated in the full …

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A Gallery of Clint Dempsey as a Seattle Sounder

Well, I was supposed to take the night off for my birthday, but I just couldn’t pass this up. The big announcement that three days earlier hardly anybody expected to actually happen — the Seattle Sounders signed US Men’s National Team captain and English Premier League star, Clint Dempsey. I …

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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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Seattle Reign Beats Chicago Red Stars 4-1

US Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe led the Seattle Reign to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Red Stars with 2 goals. It was definitely a whole team effort, though. Kaylyn Kyle scored from the penalty spot and Liz Bogus finished it off with a goal late in the …

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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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Reign Extend Unbeaten Streak to Six

Jessica McDonald scored a brace on Sunday, giving the Seattle Reign a 2-1 come-from-behind win against the Washington Spirit in front of a sold out crowd of ~3800. The Reign are now 4-0-2 over the last six matches, and might actually have a chance of getting to the playoffs if …

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Mexico Tops Canada in Gold Cup

On Thursday night, the Mexican and Canadian National Teams met in a Gold Cup group stage match in Seattle, WA. After recent struggles, Mexico recorded a 2-0 win over the Canadians. This was my first time shooting a match involving Mexico. I’d of course watched them play on TV and …

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