How great are Seattle’s fans? This is just one of many fan videos from when Landon Donovan scored the winning goal against Algeria in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
How great are Seattle’s fans? This is just one of many fan videos from when Landon Donovan scored the winning goal against Algeria in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Sounders fans appear to be more culturally “sound” than fans of other sports in the Seattle area. / via Seattle Times
“Blaise Nkufo of Switzerland is tackled by Carles Puyol of Spain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Spain and Switzerland at Durban Stadium on June 16, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.” / via ESPN
The future Sounder played the entire match of what is considered the biggest upset of the tournament so far. The Swiss battled to a 1-0 victory over favorites Spain.
“Sounders FC International Outreach Coordinator Carlos Oseguera celebrates his birthday in the company of Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Fredy Montero and the Sounders FC in Albacete, Spain.”
via SoundersFC.com
The Sounders trained in Casa Grande, Arizona before heading to Spain.
“Kasey Keller used to eat at Portobello when he played in Madrid. The owner welcomed Kasey and his teammates back as the Sounders had their last meal in Spain together at a restaurant known for its lobster rice dish.”
via SoundersFC.com
Fredy Montero holds off a defender in an international friendly against Boca Juniors. Impressed with his play, it goes without saying that he is definitely headed for Europe in the near future. via Flickr
Blaise N’kufo is Seattle’s newest signing. Playing for FC Twente last season, he makes his way to the Emerald City with a wealth of experience at the highest levels of club football. Even at the age of 35, there is no doubt the Swiss international can still perform and provide for the Sounders. / via Flickr
Freddie Ljungberg, the best thing to come out of Sweden since Swedish Fish. / via Flickr
Small soccer balls which could be purchased at the team store. / via Flickr
