Author Archives: Jason Mitchell

Sounders GM Hanauer easily wins retention vote

Adrian Hanauer will serve another as the Seattle Sounders general manager for another four years after winning almost 97% of the fans’ votes in the quadrennial retention vote. Continue reading »

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Galaxy withstand Sounders rally to clinch MLS Cup berth

The Seattle Sounders nearly pulled off an impressive comeback, but a controversial penalty call stopped the momentum and helped the LA Galaxy secure their place in the MLS Cup Final. Continue reading »

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Martinez strike sends Sounders to first playoff series win

After three years of trying, the Seattle Sounders finally tasted playoff series victory on Wednesday night, eliminating Real Salt Lake to book their place in he West fial. Continue reading »

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Rimando brilliant as RSL earns draw in Seattle

On a night when both goalkeepers were outstanding, it was Nick Rimando who stole the show, making a plethora of outstanding saves to help Real Salt Lake earn a 0-0 draw on the road in their Western Conference semifinal series vs the Seattle Sounders. Continue reading »

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“Cold-blooded” Sounders cruise to CCL victory in Hahnemann’s Seattle return

Goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann made his official homecoming with the Seattle Sounders, earning his first start since joining the team Continue reading »

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Stellar Gspurning saves point for Sounders vs. RSL

The Seattle Sounders played down a man for 60 minutes on Wednesday night, but an outstanding night from goalkeeper Michael Gspurning helped them earn a draw vs. Real Salt Lake. Continue reading »

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Montero, Johnson goals help Seattle rout Portland

By JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE, Wash. – The Seattle Sounders capitalized on an electric atmosphere and a Portland Timbers' own goal Sunday night at CenturyLink Field, topping their fierce Interstate 5 rivals 3-0 to assume third place in the Western Conference. … Continue reading »

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Johnson brace lifts Seattle over Chivas USA

By JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE, Wash. – They play the games for a reason, and for 88 minutes Saturday afternoon swooning Chivas USA (7-12-7) looked like they might defy the odds and earn a draw with the Seattle Sounders (13-6-8). But this late … Continue reading »

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Super-sub Montero lifts Seattle past Vancouver

By JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE, Wash. – The Seattle Sounders topped the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 Saturday afternoon, gaining vital space in the standings and an emotional win over one of its fiercest rivals. The win in front of 55,718 fans at … Continue reading »

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Sounders trounce Galaxy at CenturyLink Field

By JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE, Wash. – In case anyone was wondering, the Seattle Sounders are back. In a nationally-televised marquee matchup plump with playoff implications, the Sounders struck early, poured in goals in the second half, and trounced the LA Galaxy … Continue reading »

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