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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Best of Sounders 2013 (and a little USMNT)

Well it’s that time of year again. The time for everyone to do their “Best of 2013” blog posts. So here are my favorite photos from the Sounders’ 2013 MLS season (and a few from the Champions’ League). Of course, the Sounders weren’t the only matches that I got to …

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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 2012: A year in photos

With the 2013 MLS season nearly upon us, I decided to look back through my images from the 2012 Seattle Sounders. It was an exciting season – from the Community Shield through to the Western Conference Final, with many Champions League, US Open Cup, and even a few Reserve League …

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Sounders Lose, But Zakuani Scores a Goal

There were few highlights for Sounders fans in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to league-leading San Jose Earthquakes. Topping them was Steve Zakuani scoring for the first time since returning from his injury. And David Estrada saw his first minutes in an MLS match since breaking his foot in training back in …

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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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