- SOUNDERS TEAM UP WITH COMCAST, OFFER 10 GAMES ON DEMAND DURING 2005 SEASON
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4/26/2005
(Seattle, WA) – The Seattle Sounders and Comcast today announced that 10 Sounder home matches would be available through Comcast ON DEMAND beginning with the Sounders home opener against the Portland Timbers on April 30th.
The replays of the 2005 Sounders matches are offered at no additional charge over the cost of Comcast Digital Cable service, and will be available for viewing within 48 hours after completion of each game.
“We’re excited about our partnership with Comcast and about helping to provide quality local content to Comcast subscribers,” said Sounders assistant general manager Bart Wiley.
The 10 home matches are scheduled for April 30, May 11, May 25, June 25, July 20, July 27, August 6, August 13, August 26 and September 9.
- SOUNDERS FALL TO UNITED STATES U-20 MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM 4-1
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4/25/2005
SEATTLE – SEATTLE – The Seattle Sounders fell 4-1 to the United States Under-20 Men’s National Team on Monday night in a preseason friendly at the University of Washington’s Husky Soccer Field. The Sounders were out shot 16-6 against a well-tuned soccer machine comprised of some of the best young players in the country.
A standing-room-only crowd of 2,112 saw high caliber soccer on display from both sides, but the U.S. youngsters, featuring several young stars from Major League Soccer, showed skill beyond their years and gave Seattle a stiff test as they prepare for the start of the regular season.
Right from the start, the U-20s left no doubt in anyone’s mind regarding their quality as they moved the ball up and down the field with poise and skill, but it was the Sounders that opened the scoring in the 28th minute when midfielder Brent Whitfield (pictured)stole the ball 20 yards out and broke in alone before slotting the ball past U-20 goalkeeper Andrew Kartunen for a 1-0 lead.
- Sounders Final Exhibition Match Yields 3-1 Victory Over Liga Hispana
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4/25/2005
KENT, Wa. – The Seattle Sounders played the Liga Hispana All-Stars (pictured) in their final exhibition match of the season Sunday night at Kent Meridian High School’s French Field. Midfielder Gabriel Sturm scored two goals to lead the Sounders to a 3-1 victory.
The Liga Hispana All-Stars came out strong in the first 15 minutes and challenged the Sounders when they scored a goal in the first minutes of the match, but the Sounders showed their class for the remainder of the match as they out shot the All-Stars 21-4.
The All-Stars wore white, U.S. Bank-sponsored t-shirts without numbers, making it difficult to identify the players for the purposes of this story. Nonetheless, the All-Stars were clearly not intimidated in taking on a professional team as it took just six minutes for them to put the ball in the back of net.
Smart combination play on the left side of the field resulted in a player being sent through with a clean shot on goal, and he made no mistake as he struck a well-placed shot in full stride past a diving Jacob Banas to put a shocked Sounders side down 1-0.
The All-Stars kept up their poised play after the goal as they patiently searched for the next hole in the Seattle defense, but at that point the Sounders had already asserted themselves in the midfield, which lead to the equalizing goal in the 22nd minute.
- Sounders Gear up for Season Opener – One Exhibition Match Remaining
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4/22/2005
Sounders vs. Liga Hispana:
The Sounders battle the Liga Hispana All-Stars in the final exhibition match of 2005 on Sunday, April 24th at French Field in Kent. Kick off is set for 5pm. There will be a free youth clinic held at the field from 3:15 to 4pm hosted by several Sounder players. Tickets for the match will be sold at the gate for $10.
Sounders vs. WSSA U23s Recap:
(MOUNT VERNON, WA)-The Seattle Sounders traveled to Mt. Vernon High School for an exhibition match Sunday evening against the Washington State Soccer Association (WSSA) U-23 team and put on a great show for the local fans, punctuated by three second half goals, on their way to their first victory of the preseason.
The Sounders out-shot their opponent 17-7. The Sounders dominated play for the entire 90 minutes of play, but WSSA’s Ryan Hopp was able to capitalize on a Sounder defensive error and put the U23s on the board first.
The Sounders responded less than three minutes later when Shawn Percell made a strong run into the box with the ball and was brought down by WSSA defender Jacob Besagno. Andrew Gregor buried the resulting penalty kick to tie the game at 1-1.
- SOUNDERS DEFEAT SEATTLE PACIFIC 2-0 IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCRIMMAGE
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4/21/2005
(Seattle, WA) - The Seattle Sounders battled the Seattle Pacific University Falcons in a preseason scrimmage on Wednesday night, coming away with a 2-0 win on goals from training camp trialists Brent Whitfield and Elliott Fauske.
Sounders forward Welton Melo arrived in Seattle yesterday after a 5,000 mile flight from Brazil and a cross country flight from New York. Jet-lagged yet happy to see warm weather, Welton is welcomed to Seattle by head coach Brian Schmetzer (picture courtesy of Soundercentral.com).
Seattle line-up -
James Ward (Chris George 45'); Skylar Nelson (Ryan Edwards 45'), Jacob Besagno (Taylor Graham 45'), Zach Scott (Scott Jenkins 45'); Chad Brown (CJ Klaas 45'), Kevin Sakuda, Ben Somoza, Anthony Hudson (Andrew Gregor 45'), Elliott Fauske (Franklin Chacon 45'); Shawn Percell (Brent Whitfield 45'), Brett Wiesner.
Goals:
47' SEA - Whitfield
90' SEA - Fauske (Chacon)
- SOUNDERS TO PLAY U20 NATIONAL TEAM, APRIL 25, 7PM, HUSKY SOCCER FIELD - TICKETS SELLING QUICKLY
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4/18/2005
(Seattle, WA) - The Seattle Sounders play an exhibition match, Monday, April 25th at Husky Soccer Field against the United States Under 20 Men’s National Team featuring Freddy Adu (pictured), Eddie Gaven and Danny Szetela. Kick off is set for 7pm (PT).
The U20’s are in Holland until April 20th on a three game tour before heading to Seattle to take on the Sounders. In June, the Under- 20’s will travel back to Holland to compete in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. The Seattle Match will help the Under-20's prepare for their challenging group play in Holland.
Currently, Adu, Gaven and Szetela are not on the roster for the Holland matches. US Soccer lists them as 'scheduled to appear in Seattle'.
Tickets for this match are selling quickly - get yours today by calling 206.622.3415. Due to the seating restrictions at Husky Soccer Field, the Sounders will only be offering two ticket prices; a limited number of tickets in a $25 premium area and general admission tickets for $15.
- SOUNDERS CRUISE TO 4-1 VICTORY AGAINST WSSA U-23s
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4/18/2005
(MOUNT VERNON, WA)-The Seattle Sounders traveled to Mt. Vernon High School for an exhibition match Sunday evening against the Washington State Soccer Association (WSSA) U-23 team and put on a great show for the local fans, punctuated by three second half goals, on their way to their first victory of the preseason.
Several members of the Sounders suited up for the short-handed U-23 squad, including Ryan Hopp, Skylar Nelson and Jacob Besagno, but the Sounders nonetheless dominated as they outshot the WSSA team 17-7.
The Sounders played a patient first half – moving the ball around calmly as they looked for the seams in the WSSA defense. Seattle’s tactics led to several decent chances, but never tested WSSA goalkeeper Jimmy Ward until the 30th minute, when he sprawled to knock away a shot by Sounders forward Shawn Percell from 18 yards out. Though Seattle dominated possession in the first half, the WSSA team held firm defensively to keep the game scoreless.
Though the U-23 squad spent much of the first half chasing Seattle, their defensive determination paid off when they capitalized on a Sounders defensive miscue in the 41st minute. Midfielder Kevin Sakuda (pictured) misplayed a back pass to his goalkeeper, which sent WSSA forward Ryan Hopp in alone on goal. Hopp coolly slotted his shot past ‘keeper Aron Hyde and into the far corner to put the U-23 team ahead 1-0.
- Seattle Sounders Defeated by Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0
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4/17/2005
(Chilliwack, BC) – The Seattle Sounders faced off against I-5 rivals the Vancouver Whitecaps in Chilliwack, BC in front of over 2,000 fans on a rainy Saturday night. The Sounders fell 1-0 to an experienced Whitecaps team.
The Sounders will host the Washington State Soccer Association (WSSA) Under-23 Men’s team tomorrow (April 17th) at Mt. Vernon High School at 5pm.
Striker Carlo Corazzin netted the game's only goal in the 16th minute. The Cap's pre-season record finishes at a perfect 4-0-0.
Goalkeepers Mike Franks and Josh Wicks shared the shutout, playing a half each. They had little to do though as the Whitecaps did a good job limiting Seattle 's scoring chances.
The Sounders regular season kicks off on Saturday, April 30th versus the Portland Timbers at Qwest Field at 7pm. For tickets and a complete regular season schedule call 206.622.345 or visit www.seattlesounders.net.
- Injuries Sideline Sounders Early in 2005: Danny Jackson and Craig Tomlinson out for the Season
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4/15/2005
(Seattle, WA)- The Seattle Sounders today announced that both veterans Danny Jackson and Craig Tomlinson(pictured) have suffered ACL injuries and will be sidelined for the 2005 season.
Jackson, 25, learned Tuesday morning during exploratory surgery that the ACL on his right knee was completely torn. Team doctor Steven Bramwell then performed reconstructive surgery, which could sideline Jackson for the entire season.
The two-year starter and 2005 team captain also suffered a second-degree MCL sprain when he was injured in an April 2nd practice.
"This preseason is definitely more disappointing, because of the injuries we've had," Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer said. "You have to accept injuries as part of what we do, but it's still disappointing. To have someone of Danny Jackson's caliber as both a person and a player, it puts big-time strife on your season from the start."
The Sounders received news Tuesday of another injured players, when an MRI showed that veteran forward Craig Tomlinson also suffered a torn ACL in Saturday's exhibition loss to the Portland Timbers and will be out for the season as well.
- University of Washington Standout and 2004 Sounders Midfielder Ben Somoza has Re-Signed with the Sounders
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4/14/2005
(Seattle, WA)- The Seattle Sounders today announced they have reached an agreement with midfielder Ben Somoza.
As a 2004 Sounder, Somoza played in 13 regular season games and all play off games, recording two goals and two assists.
Somoza joined the Sounders midway through the 2003 season. Playing in five games and recording two shots.
As a Husky, Somoza led his team in points with 17 in his senior season with five goals and seven assists. In his final two collegiate seasons he scored a combined 11 goals.
Somoza was named to the All Pac-10 team in both his junior and senior seasons.
