Author Archives: Jason Mitchell

Rookie Rose stars as Sounders top Caledonia in CONCACAF opener

BY JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE, Wash. -  The last time the Seattle Sounders took the pitch in CONCACAF Champions League, Santos Laguna handed them one of the worst losses in franchise history. Both the opponent and score were far different Thursday night … Continue reading »

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Sounders trounce Chivas USA to book fourth straight trip to U.S. Open Cup Final

By JASON MITCHELL TUKWILA, Wash. – Thanks to a swarming 11-man effort, the brilliance of Osvaldo Alonso, and yet another goal from the suddenly torrid Eddie Johnson, the Seattle Sounders have reached their fourth consecutive Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Chivas USA, MLS- Seattle Sounders, U.S. Open Cup | 9 Comments

Zakuani “overwhelmed” in emotional return

By JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE, Wash. – Saturday night at CenturyLink Field saw three different players score goals, but none of them were the true star of a special evening. The night belonged to Steve Zakuani. The earliest hint the London-born … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Colorado Rapids, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 11 Comments

Ianni wonder goal helps Sounders tie Sporting KC

By JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE, Wash. - A feisty match that seemed full of goals ended in a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at CenturyLink Field. A wonder-strike from Seattle defender Patrick Ianni kept the Sounders (7-4-4) from losing back-to-back matches for the … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Seattle Sounders, MLS- Sporting Kansas City | 10 Comments

Seattle ends Cal FC run with two braces

By JASON MITCHELL TUKWILA, Wash. – Much that unfolded Tuesday night at Starfire Sports Stadium eerily echoed Cal FC’s match just a week earlier, three hours down the road in Portland. Until it didn’t. A pair of second-half braces fueled … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Seattle Sounders, U.S. Open Cup | 21 Comments

Sounders launch Cup defense with rout

By JASON MITCHELL Leave it to the Seattle Sounders, winners of three straight U.S. Open Cups, to at least momentarily restore a semblance of order to what has been an unpredictable tournament. A night after lower-tier teams massacred MLS sides, … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Seattle Sounders, U.S. Open Cup | 17 Comments

Crew shock Sounders in Seattle

By JASON MITCHELL It was three years and seven matches in the making, but thanks to a pair of goals and stingy defense the Columbus Crew finally beat the Seattle Sounders. Justin Meram's header in the 16th minute gave the … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 24 Comments

Espindola’s record-setting goal leads RSL past Seattle

By JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE, Wa.– Fabian Espindola is a man with a lot to celebrate these days. He became a father last Friday, and his goal in the 51st minute in front of 39,312 at CenturyLink Field gave Real Salt … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Real Salt Lake, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 10 Comments

Rosales nets winner as Sounders edge Union

By JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE, WA – Mauro Rosales is more subtle playmaker than big-time scorer, but his first goal of the 2012 season couldn’t have been any bigger for the Seattle Sounders Saturday afternoon.  The Argentine playmaker's powerful strike into … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Philadelphia Union, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 13 Comments

Johnson, Montero lead Sounders past Galaxy

  By JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE –- Eddie Johnson ended a four-year scoring drought Saturday against the Chicago Fire. He only waited four days to find the net again, opening the scoring in the Seattle Sounders’ 2-0 victory over the shorthanded Los … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- Seattle Sounders | 26 Comments