http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/soccer/news/story?id=7357358

He was pretty successful there two years ago.  They should just sign him every winter.

Dempsey has a sweet goal and Howard is a MAN in goal!

This pic isn’t the goal but look at the attempt: leaping back heal, as Matt M. would say, “that’s sick!”  And it almost went in.

With one win and one loss Seattle is off to a decent start for the 2010 MLS Season.

I thought the highlights actually showed a different story than the actual game play.  The Philly game seemed to be dominated by the Union, better passing and ball control.  The Sounders definitely put together some good attacks resulting in two goals.  One of which was an amazing header by Montero after a cleared corner kick.

Seattle really should have won their second match against the Red Bulls.  Much better passing, attacks and possession then their first match vs. Philly.  Unfortunately they were unable to find the back of the net.  Hopefully they can carry that style of play through the rest of the season though, I thought they did a really good job of controlling the pace of the match.

Next match is away vs. Real Salt Lake May 10th, then it’s home again to face the Kansas City Wizards on the 17th.  Go Sounders!!!

Messi scored 4 goals against Arsenal in the quarterfinals for the European Champions League.  It was a stunning display of dominance that has brought on accolades comparing him to Maradona and Pele.

And he’s only 22.

The Offside has a great article of the 10 ways to stop him.

10 Ways to Stop Leo Messi

Best commentary in this clip has to be “Like a Jedi knight, no better than that a Templar.” So apparently Templar knights can kick a Jedi’s butt, that’s a discussion for another post, as for this one, enjoy 2009 highlights and get pumped for the 2010 Seattle Sounders FC.

Arlo White has been hired to replace Kevin Calabro as the voice of Sounder FC.  Check out last years opener highlights with Arlo White.

linky

skillz.

There are complaints on the boards about the officiating, but I wonder where the coaches are.  How can they allow this sort of conduct to happen, repeatedly by the same player.  She should have been tossed out, I agree, but the refs don’t always see anything.  The coaches should have known and pulled her.