2011 Seattle Sounders FC season
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The 2011 Seattle Sounders FC season is the club's third season in Major League Soccer
, the United States' top-tier of professional soccer. It is the Sounders FC organization's third year of existence; including all previous clubs, it is the 31st season of a soccer team bearing the Sounders name.
was first) to win the U.S. Open Cup tournament in their first season. They did so by defeating D.C. United
2–1 on the road at RFK Stadium
. In winning the U.S. Open Cup tournament, Sounders FC qualified for the preliminary round of the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League
. During the preliminary round, they were paired up with the defending Primera División winners, Isidro Metapán
. After winning the first leg by a score of 1–0, Seattle went to El Salvador
to play the second.
for defenders Julien Baudet
of France and Danny Earls
of the Republic of Ireland
for Peter Vagenas
. Also, the list of the ten protected players for the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft
was decided by the club. The draft took place on November 24, 2010 when both the Portland Timbers
and Vancouver Whitecaps FC selected ten players from the Major League Soccer teams, including Sanna Nyassi
(who was later traded to Colorado) and Nathan Sturgis
(who was later traded to Toronto) from Seattle Sounders FC
. Vancouver later traded Jamaican international O'Brian White
to Seattle.
reported that midfielder
, Erik Friberg
completed a three-year deal with the Seattle Sounders FC
, bringing him over to the team. They also have announced a contract extension with captain Kasey Keller. On December 15, 2010, the Sounders selected Chris Seitz
of the Philadelphia Union in the 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft
. The goalkeeper was later traded to FC Dallas
for a fourth round pick of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft
. Defender Tyrone Marshall
was also selected in the draft by the Colorado Rapids
.
, just like before the 2010 season
for preseason training.
champions, Colorado Rapids
in the second Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield
. The game was at Qwest Field
, now called CenturyLink Field.
The Sounders opened up the 2011 regular season against the defending Supporters' Shield
titleholders, Los Angeles Galaxy at Qwest Field. It was the third-consecutive MLS season that the league had its First Kick
in Seattle. The match was held on March 15.
League
Drew Carey
Adrian Hanauer
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Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
, the United States' top-tier of professional soccer. It is the Sounders FC organization's third year of existence; including all previous clubs, it is the 31st season of a soccer team bearing the Sounders name.
Background
The 2011 season is the third season for Seattle Sounders FC who began play in 2009 as the league's 15th team. In their inaugural season, Sounders FC became the second MLS expansion team in league history (ChicagoChicago Fire (soccer)
Chicago Fire Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview, Illinois. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top soccer league in the United States and Canada...
was first) to win the U.S. Open Cup tournament in their first season. They did so by defeating D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
2–1 on the road at RFK Stadium
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Washington, D.C., United States, and the current home of MLS's D.C. United....
. In winning the U.S. Open Cup tournament, Sounders FC qualified for the preliminary round of the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League
2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League
The 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League was the 3rd edition of the CONCACAF Champions League under its current format. The tournament began on July 27, 2010 and ended on April 27, 2011. Monterrey of Mexico won their first title, defeating Real Salt Lake of the United States 3-2 on aggregate in the...
. During the preliminary round, they were paired up with the defending Primera División winners, Isidro Metapán
A.D. Isidro Metapán
Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country...
. After winning the first leg by a score of 1–0, Seattle went to El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
to play the second.
November
On November 22, 2010, Seattle made a trade with the Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
for defenders Julien Baudet
Julien Baudet
Julien Baudet is a former French footballer and current manager.- Europe :Although excelling as a skier in his youth, Baudet chose to concentrate on football, beginning his career with Toulouse FC in France, where he spent two years, clocking up 21 league appearances.In 2001 Baudet moved to Oldham...
of France and Danny Earls
Danny Earls
Danny Earls is an Irish footballer who is currently playing for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.-Europe:...
of the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
for Peter Vagenas
Peter Vagenas
Panayiotis Alexiou "Peter" Vagenas born February 6, 1978 in Pasadena, California is an American soccer player who currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.-High School and College:...
. Also, the list of the ten protected players for the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft
2010 MLS Expansion Draft
The 2010 MLS Expansion Draft took place on November 24, 2010, and was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion teams Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers.-Format:...
was decided by the club. The draft took place on November 24, 2010 when both the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
and Vancouver Whitecaps FC selected ten players from the Major League Soccer teams, including Sanna Nyassi
Sanna Nyassi
Sanna Nyassi is a Gambian footballer who currently plays for Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer.-Professional:Nyassi began his professional career in 2004 with Gambia Ports Authority of the GFA League First Division...
(who was later traded to Colorado) and Nathan Sturgis
Nathan Sturgis
Nathan Sturgis is an American soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
(who was later traded to Toronto) from Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
. Vancouver later traded Jamaican international O'Brian White
O'Brian White
O'Brian White is a Jamaica footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
to Seattle.
December
On December 9, 2010, Swedish club, BK HäckenBK Häcken
BK Häcken is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg. The club, formed on 2 August 1940, is currently playing in the Swedish premier division, Allsvenskan after being promoted in 2008.- The beginning :...
reported that midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, Erik Friberg
Erik Friberg (footballer)
Erik Friberg, is a Swedish footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer.-Sweden:...
completed a three-year deal with the Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
, bringing him over to the team. They also have announced a contract extension with captain Kasey Keller. On December 15, 2010, the Sounders selected Chris Seitz
Chris Seitz
Chris Seitz is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
of the Philadelphia Union in the 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft
2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft
The two-stage 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft took place on December 8, 2010 and December 15, 2010. The Stage 1 Draft of the Re-Entry Process took place on Wednesday, December 8, at 2 p.m. ET via teleconference. The Stage 2 Draft took place on Wednesday, December 15, at 2 p.m. ET...
. The goalkeeper was later traded to FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
for a fourth round pick of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft
2012 MLS SuperDraft
The 2012 MLS SuperDraft will be the thirteenth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It will be held on January 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. . The draft will be reduced from three rounds to two. The 19 MLS clubs will select a total of 38 players...
. Defender Tyrone Marshall
Tyrone Marshall
Tyrone Marshall is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:Marshall moved to the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area when he was twelve years old...
was also selected in the draft by the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
.
February
The team traveled to Casa Grande, ArizonaCasa Grande, Arizona
Casa Grande is a city in Pinal County, approximately halfway between Phoenix and Tucson in the U.S. state of Arizona. According to 2010 Census, the population of the city is 48,571...
, just like before the 2010 season
2010 Seattle Sounders FC season
The 2010 Seattle Sounders FC season was the club's second season in Major League Soccer, the United States' top-tier of professional soccer. For the Sounders FC franchise, it was their third year of existence, and including all previous franchises, it would be the 30th season of a soccer team...
for preseason training.
March
On March 9, 2011, the Seattle Sounders FC played the defending MLS CupMLS Cup 2010
The MLS Cup 2010 was the fifteenth edition of the MLS Cup championship game and the final match of the 2010 MLS season. The championship was played at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Sunday, November 21, 2010...
champions, Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
in the second Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield
Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield
The Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield is a club football match hosted and organized by the Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer. The match has the Sounders FC club play a select club in a pre-season exhibition match, with the intention to raise money for local charities in the Seattle area...
. The game was at Qwest Field
Qwest Field
CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer...
, now called CenturyLink Field.
The Sounders opened up the 2011 regular season against the defending Supporters' Shield
MLS Supporters' Shield
The Supporters' Shield is an annual award given to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system...
titleholders, Los Angeles Galaxy at Qwest Field. It was the third-consecutive MLS season that the league had its First Kick
MLS First Kick
Major League Soccer First Kick is an opening match of a MLS season. Since 2008, it has aired on ESPN2.- Past First Kicks :* MLS First Kick 2011* MLS First Kick 2010** Seattle Sounders FC 2:0 Philadelphia Union* MLS First Kick 2009...
in Seattle. The match was held on March 15.
Match Results
Preseason
Cascadia Summit
Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield
Table
Western ConferenceLeague
Results by round
Match results
MLS Cup Playoffs
U.S. Open Cup
Preliminary round
Group stage
| Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Monterrey |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 12 | |
| Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders FC Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in... |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 10 | |
 Comunicaciones |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 7 |
 Herediano |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 11 | −5 | 6 |
Friendlies
First Team Squad
- As of August 27, 2011.
No. Name Nationality Position (s) Date of Birth (Age) Signed From Goalkeepers 18 Kasey Keller Kasey KellerKasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
(C) GK November 29, 1969 (age 42) 
FulhamFulham F.C.Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...28 Terry Boss Terry BossTerrence "Terry" Boss is a former American-born Puerto Rican international soccer goalkeeper.-College and Amateur:...
GK September 01, 1981 (age 30) New York29 Josh Ford Josh Ford (soccer)Joshua Ford is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... GK November 06, 1987 (age 24) UConnConnecticut HuskiesThe Connecticut Huskies, also known as the UConn Huskies, are the athletic teams of the University of Connecticut in the United States. The school is a member of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Big East Conference for all sports except Men's Ice Hockey and Women's Ice...35 Bryan Meredith Bryan MeredithBryan Meredith is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:Meredith attended Monmouth University where he was team captain... GK August 02, 1989 (age 22) Kitsap PumasKitsap PumasKitsap Pumas is an American soccer team based in Bremerton, Washington, United States. Founded in 2008, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.Kitsap are the reigning PDL champions,...Defenders 4 Patrick Ianni Patrick IanniPatrick Edward Joseph Ianni is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... CB June 15, 1985 (age 26) HoustonHouston DynamoThe Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...5 Tyson Wahl Tyson WahlTyson Wahl is an American soccer player who currently plays for Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... LFB February 23, 1984 (age 27) Kansas City7 James Riley RFB October 27, 1982 (age 29) San JoseSan Jose EarthquakesThe San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....12 Leonardo González Leonardo GonzálezLeonardo González Arce is a Costa Rican footballer. He currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Club:... LFB November 21, 1980 (age 31) Municipal LiberiaMunicipal LiberiaA.D. Municipal Liberia is a Costa Rican football team playing at the top level in the Primera Division. The team its based in Liberia, Guanacaste. Their home stadium is Estadio Edgardo Baltodano Briceño. The team was bought largely by tycoon Mario Sotela , at the beginning of this year...20 Zach Scott Zach ScottZach Scott is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... CB / RFB July 02, 1980 (age 31) Seattle (USL)26 Taylor Graham Taylor GrahamTaylor Graham is an American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... CB June 03, 1980 (age 31) Seattle (USL)31 Jeff Parke Jeff ParkeJeff Parke is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Career:... CB April 13, 1982 (age 29) 
Vancouver34 Jhon Kennedy Hurtado Jhon Kennedy HurtadoJhon Kennedy Hurtado is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Professional:...
CB May 16, 1984 (age 27) Deportivo CaliDeportivo CaliAsociación Deportivo Cali is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, Colombia. Mostly known for its football team, it also sponsors basketball, volleyball and swimming...Midfielders 3 Brad Evans Brad EvansBrad Evans is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... CM / RM May 20, 1985 (age 26) ColumbusColumbus CrewThe Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...6 Osvaldo Alonso Osvaldo AlonsoOsvaldo Alonso Moreno is a Cuban footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Professional:...
DM November 11, 1985 (age 26) CharlestonCharleston BatteryCharleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....8 Erik Friberg Erik Friberg (footballer)Erik Friberg, is a Swedish footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer.-Sweden:...
CM / RM February 10, 1986 (age 25) HäckenBK HäckenBK Häcken is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg. The club, formed on 2 August 1940, is currently playing in the Swedish premier division, Allsvenskan after being promoted in 2008.- The beginning :...10 Mauro Rosales Mauro RosalesMauro Damián Rosales is an Argentine footballer who plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. Rosales is a winger/forward best known for his pace and crossing ability.-Club:...
AM / RM February 24, 1981 (age 30) River PlateClub Atlético River PlateClub Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....11 Steve Zakuani Steve ZakuaniSteve Zakuani is a Congolese footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. Born in Zaire , Zakuani grew up in London before attending the University of Akron on a soccer scholarship...
LM February 09, 1988 (age 23) AkronAkron Zips men's soccerThe Akron Zips men's soccer team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of the University of Akron. The team is a member of the Mid-American Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Akron is regularly ranked in the Top 10 NSCAA Collegiate men's soccer poll, and have achieved...14 Michael Tetteh Michael TettehMichael Osakonor Tetteh is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer.-College:...
LM January 16, 1989 (age 23) UC Santa Barbara15 Álvaro Fernández Álvaro FernándezÁlvaro Fernández is a Uruguayan footballer. He currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer and the Uruguay national football team.-Club:...
LM October 11, 1985 (age 26) NacionalClub Nacional de FootballClub Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....16 David Estrada David Estrada (soccer)David Estrada is a Mexican-born American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... RM February 04, 1988 (age 24) UCLAUCLA BruinsThe UCLA Bruins are the sports teams for University of California, Los Angeles . The Bruin men's and women's teams participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Pacific-12 Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation . For football, they are in the Football Bowl Subdivision of Division I...22 Mike Seamon Mike SeamonMike Seamon is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:Seamon was born in New Jersey and attended Union Catholic Regional High School.... CM August 30, 1988 (age 23) VillanovaVillanova WildcatsThe Villanova Wildcats is the name of the athletic teams of Villanova University. They compete in the Big East for every sport except football, where they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association .-Men's basketball:The Villanova Wildcats compete in the Big EAST and are currently coached by Jay...23 Servando Carrasco Servando CarrascoServando Carrasco is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... CM / RM August 13, 1988 (age 23) California Golden BearsCalifornia Golden BearsThe California Golden Bears is the nickname used for 29 varsity athletic programs and various club teams of the University of California, Berkeley...27 Lamar Neagle Lamar NeagleLamar Justin Neagle is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... LM May 07, 1987 (age 24) 
IFK MariehamnIFK MariehamnIFK Mariehamn is a Finnish football club, based in Mariehamn, capital of the Åland Islands. It currently plays in the Finnish Premier Division . The club's manager is Pekka Lyyski, and it plays its home matches at Wiklöf Holding Arena....30 Amadou Sanyang Amadou SanyangAmadou Sanyang is a Gambian footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Professional:Sanyang began his professional career with Real de Banjul of the Gambian Championnat National D1...
CM / RM August 01, 1991 (age 20) TorontoToronto FCToronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....32 Miguel Montaño Miguel MontañoMiguel Montaño is a Colombian footballer currently playing for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Career:...
(on loan to MontrealMontreal ImpactMontreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
) AM / LM June 25, 1991 (age 20) QuilmesQuilmes Atlético ClubQuilmes Atlético Club is a sports clubs of Argentina, based on the Partido de Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. Quilmes is one of the oldest clubs of Argentina, having been founded in 1887. Its football squad currently plays in the Primera B Nacional Division....Forwards 2 Michael Fucito Michael FucitoMichael Fucito is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-High School and College:... ST April 29, 1986 (age 25) HarvardHarvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson are the athletic teams of Harvard University. The school's teams compete in NCAA Division I. As of 2006, there were 41 Division I intercollegiate varsity sports teams for women and men at Harvard, more than at any other NCAA Division I college in the country...13 O'Brian White O'Brian WhiteO'Brian White is a Jamaica footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
CF / ST December 14, 1985 (age 26) Vancouver17 Fredy Montero ST July 26, 1987 (age 24) Deportivo CaliDeportivo CaliAsociación Deportivo Cali is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, Colombia. Mostly known for its football team, it also sponsors basketball, volleyball and swimming...19 Sammy Ochoa ST September 04, 1986 (age 25) Estudiantes Tecos21 Nate Jaqua Nate JaquaJonathan "Nate" Jaqua is an American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-High School:... ST October 28, 1981 (age 30) HoustonHouston DynamoThe Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...24 Roger Levesque Roger LevesqueRoger Levesque is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.... ST January 22, 1981 (age 31) Seattle (USL)25 Pat Noonan Pat NoonanPat Noonan is an American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... ST August 02, 1980 (age 31) ColoradoColorado RapidsThe Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
Major League Soccer squad
As of September 12, 2011.In
| Date | Player | Position | Previous Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2010 |  Julien BaudetJulien Baudet Julien Baudet is a former French footballer and current manager.- Europe :Although excelling as a skier in his youth, Baudet chose to concentrate on football, beginning his career with Toulouse FC in France, where he spent two years, clocking up 21 league appearances.In 2001 Baudet moved to Oldham... |
DF | Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
Acquired for Peter Vagenas Peter Vagenas Panayiotis Alexiou "Peter" Vagenas born February 6, 1978 in Pasadena, California is an American soccer player who currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.-High School and College:... |
|
| Danny Earls Danny Earls Danny Earls is an Irish footballer who is currently playing for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.-Europe:... |
DF | Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
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| November 24, 2010 | O'Brian White O'Brian White O'Brian White is a Jamaica footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... |
FW | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
Acquired for allocation money | |
| December 15, 2010 | Chris Seitz Chris Seitz Chris Seitz is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... |
GK | Philadelphia Union |
Re-Entry Draft 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft The two-stage 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft took place on December 8, 2010 and December 15, 2010. The Stage 1 Draft of the Re-Entry Process took place on Wednesday, December 8, at 2 p.m. ET via teleconference. The Stage 2 Draft took place on Wednesday, December 15, at 2 p.m. ET... , subsequently traded |
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| December 16, 2010 | Erik Friberg Erik Friberg (footballer) Erik Friberg, is a Swedish footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer.-Sweden:... |
MF | Häcken BK Häcken BK Häcken is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg. The club, formed on 2 August 1940, is currently playing in the Swedish premier division, Allsvenskan after being promoted in 2008.- The beginning :... |
Undisclosed | |
| March 2, 2011 | Lamar Neagle Lamar Neagle Lamar Justin Neagle is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... |
FW | IFK Mariehamn IFK Mariehamn IFK Mariehamn is a Finnish football club, based in Mariehamn, capital of the Åland Islands. It currently plays in the Finnish Premier Division . The club's manager is Pekka Lyyski, and it plays its home matches at Wiklöf Holding Arena.... |
Free | |
| March 18, 2011 | Mauro Rosales Mauro Rosales Mauro Damián Rosales is an Argentine footballer who plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. Rosales is a winger/forward best known for his pace and crossing ability.-Club:... |
MF | River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
Undisclosed | |
| July 30, 2011 | Amadou Sanyang Amadou Sanyang Amadou Sanyang is a Gambian footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Professional:Sanyang began his professional career with Real de Banjul of the Gambian Championnat National D1... |
MF | Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
Free | |
| August 26, 2011 | Sammy Ochoa |
FW | Estudiantes Tecos |
Acquired thru allocation process | |
| September 12, 2011 | Bryan Meredith Bryan Meredith Bryan Meredith is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:Meredith attended Monmouth University where he was team captain... |
GK | Kitsap Pumas Kitsap Pumas Kitsap Pumas is an American soccer team based in Bremerton, Washington, United States. Founded in 2008, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.Kitsap are the reigning PDL champions,... |
Free |
Out
| Date | Player | Position | Destination Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2010 | Peter Vagenas Peter Vagenas Panayiotis Alexiou "Peter" Vagenas born February 6, 1978 in Pasadena, California is an American soccer player who currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.-High School and College:... |
MF | Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
Traded for Julien Baudet Julien Baudet Julien Baudet is a former French footballer and current manager.- Europe :Although excelling as a skier in his youth, Baudet chose to concentrate on football, beginning his career with Toulouse FC in France, where he spent two years, clocking up 21 league appearances.In 2001 Baudet moved to Oldham... and Danny Earls Danny Earls Danny Earls is an Irish footballer who is currently playing for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.-Europe:... |
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| November 24, 2010 | Sanna Nyassi Sanna Nyassi Sanna Nyassi is a Gambian footballer who currently plays for Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer.-Professional:Nyassi began his professional career in 2004 with Gambia Ports Authority of the GFA League First Division... |
MF | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
Expansion Draft 2010 MLS Expansion Draft The 2010 MLS Expansion Draft took place on November 24, 2010, and was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion teams Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers.-Format:... |
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| Nathan Sturgis Nathan Sturgis Nathan Sturgis is an American soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
MF | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
Expansion Draft 2010 MLS Expansion Draft The 2010 MLS Expansion Draft took place on November 24, 2010, and was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion teams Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers.-Format:... |
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| December 15, 2010 | Tyrone Marshall Tyrone Marshall Tyrone Marshall is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:Marshall moved to the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area when he was twelve years old... |
DF | Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
Re-Entry Draft 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft The two-stage 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft took place on December 8, 2010 and December 15, 2010. The Stage 1 Draft of the Re-Entry Process took place on Wednesday, December 8, at 2 p.m. ET via teleconference. The Stage 2 Draft took place on Wednesday, December 15, at 2 p.m. ET... |
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| December 15, 2010 | Chris Seitz Chris Seitz Chris Seitz is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... |
GK | FC Dallas FC Dallas FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada... |
Traded for a 2012 4th round SuperDraft 2012 MLS SuperDraft The 2012 MLS SuperDraft will be the thirteenth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It will be held on January 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. . The draft will be reduced from three rounds to two. The 19 MLS clubs will select a total of 38 players... pick |
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| March 1, 2011 | Danny Earls Danny Earls Danny Earls is an Irish footballer who is currently playing for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.-Europe:... |
DF | Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
Waived, free transfer | |
| March 15, 2011 |  Blaise Nkufo |
FW | None | Released, then retired |
Loan out
| Date from | Date to | Name | Position | Destination Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2011 | 10 July 2011 | Michael Tetteh Michael Tetteh Michael Osakonor Tetteh is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer.-College:... |
MF | Orlando City S.C. |
10-day loan deal | |
| 15 August 2011 | End of season | Miguel Montaño Miguel Montaño Miguel Montaño is a Colombian footballer currently playing for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Career:... |
FW | Montreal Impact Montreal Impact Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe... |
End of season loan deal |
Club
Drew CareyDrew Carey
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Adrian HanauerAdrian Hanauer
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Official sponsors
Xbox 360Xbox 360
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Adidas
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Seattle Bank Virginia Mason Medical Center
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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Source: Soundersfc.com
Kits
| Type | Shirt | Shorts | Socks | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Rave Green | Blue | Rave Green | |
| Home II | Rave Green | Rave Green | Blue | First appearance: MLS, March 19, in Harrison against New York Red Bulls |
| Home III | Rave Green | Rave Green | Rave Green | First appearance: MLS, April 16, in Chester against Philadelphia Union |
| Away | Shale | Shale | Shale | |
| Away II | Shale | Shale | Rave Green | CONCACAF Champions League, Group D, Match 5, September 27, in Guatemala City against Comunicaciones |
| Third | Yellow | Yellow | Yellow | US Open Cup and international friendlies |
Recognition
MLS Player of the Week| Week | Player | Opponent | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Jeff Parke Jeff Parke Jeff Parke is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Career:... |
Sporting Kansas City | Player of the Week |
| 17 | Fredy Montero |
Portland Timbers Portland Timbers Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011.... |
Player of the Week |
| 18 | Mauro Rosales Mauro Rosales Mauro Damián Rosales is an Argentine footballer who plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. Rosales is a winger/forward best known for his pace and crossing ability.-Club:... |
Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
Player of the Week |
| 24 | Lamar Neagle Lamar Neagle Lamar Justin Neagle is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... |
Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
Player of the Week |
| 30/31 | Kasey Keller Kasey Keller Kasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.... |
San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
Player of the Week |
MLS Goal of the Week
| Week | Player | Opponent | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | O'Brian White O'Brian White O'Brian White is a Jamaica footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... |
Chicago Fire | Goal Week 4 |
| 11 | Lamar Neagle Lamar Neagle Lamar Justin Neagle is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... |
Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won... |
Goal Week 11 |
| 14 | Fredy Montero |
Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
Goal Week 14 |
| 15 | Tyson Wahl Tyson Wahl Tyson Wahl is an American soccer player who currently plays for Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
Goal Week 15 |
| 24 | Lamar Neagle Lamar Neagle Lamar Justin Neagle is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:... |
Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
Goal Week 24 |
| 27 | Álvaro Fernández Álvaro Fernández Álvaro Fernández is a Uruguayan footballer. He currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer and the Uruguay national football team.-Club:... |
D.C. United D.C. United D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the... |
Goal Week 27 |
| 28 | Fredy Montero |
Vancouver Whitecaps | Goal Week 28 |
MLS Save of the Week
| Week | Player | Opponent | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kasey Keller Kasey Keller Kasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.... |
San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
Save of the Week |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | Save of the Week | |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | Save of the Week | |
| 23 | F.C. Dallas | Save of the Week | |
| 30 | Philadelphia Union | Save of the Week | |
| 31 | San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
Save of the Week |
MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Month
| Month | Player | Link |
|---|---|---|
| March | Fredy Montero |
March Humanitarian of the Month |
Stadium
On June 23, 2011, after the completion of CenturyLinkCenturyLink
CenturyLink, Inc. is a United States telecommunications firm, headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana. The company, founded as Central Telephone & Electronics Corporation in 1968, later changed its name to Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc. in 1971, and then was called CenturyTel, Inc. from 1999 to 2010...
's acquisition of Qwest
Qwest
Qwest Communications International, Inc. was a large United States telecommunications carrier. Qwest provided local service in 14 western U.S. states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.On April...
, Qwest Field was renamed CenturyLink Field. CenturyLink picked up the five-year extension in the naming rights contract at that time, extending the contract to June 2019.
Allocation Ranking
Seattle is in the #18 position in the MLS Allocation Ranking. The allocation ranking is the mechanism used to determine which MLS club has first priority to acquire a U.S. National TeamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
player who signs with MLS after playing abroad, or a former MLS player who returns to the league after having gone to a club abroad for a transfer fee. Seattle started 2011 ranked #11 on the allocation list but on August 26 traded allocation positions with Chicago Fire to acquire Sammy Ochoa.
International Roster Spots
Seattle has 7 international roster spots. Each club in Major League Soccer is allocated 8 international roster spots, which can be traded. Seattle dealt one slot to Portland TimbersPortland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
on 14 January 2011 for use in the 2011 season. There is no limit on the number of international slots on each club’s roster. The remaining roster slots must belong to domestic players. For clubs based in the United States, a domestic player is either a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident (green card holder) or the holder of other special status (e.g., refugee or asylum status).
Future Draft Pick Trades
Future picks acquired: 2012 SuperDraft Round 42012 MLS SuperDraft
The 2012 MLS SuperDraft will be the thirteenth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It will be held on January 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. . The draft will be reduced from three rounds to two. The 19 MLS clubs will select a total of 38 players...
pick acquired from FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
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Future picks traded: 2012 SuperDraft Round 3
2012 MLS SuperDraft
The 2012 MLS SuperDraft will be the thirteenth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It will be held on January 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. . The draft will be reduced from three rounds to two. The 19 MLS clubs will select a total of 38 players...
pick traded to Chicago Fire.