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From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki It looked like it was the usual suspects getting the job done for the Montreal Impact as the Seattle Sounders got off to another slow start. However, they could not hold on despite a two goal lead late in the second half. Defensive mistakes highlighted the Montreal […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Soccer, by Daniel Sperry After coming back from the depths of the Western Conference table to start the 2016 summer, the Seattle Sounders sacked longtime manager, Sigi Schmid, got Nicolas Lodeiro, and then went on to dominate the rest of the season. They squeaked into the playoffs as the fourth team, […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Soccer, by Noah Sobel-Pressman The January Camp has been a part of the USMNT for many years. During this camp, players from leagues where they don’t play in the winter (MLS and Scandinavia) get a chance to showcase their talents. Many prominent players got their start with the USMNT from the […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki The Seattle Sounders experienced a roller coaster of a season. They had the highest of preseason expectations that got thrown out the window early on with a horrible start. In the middle of summer, they fired Sigi Schmid, brought on Brian Schmetzer to replace him, and signed […] READ MORE
This season NYCFC saw an uptick in minutes for the youth players. How did that change the team? Who was the best youth player this season? READ MORE
From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki The Seattle Sounders are the Western Conference champions. After finding themselves well outside the playoff hunt in late July, the Sounders have made an improbable run all the way through the Western Conference field. They won today’s match over the Colorado Rapids by 1 -0 score thanks to an […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki The Seattle Sounders can divide its season up into two distinct parts. When they fired Sigi Schmid after a July 24 defeat to Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park, Seattle’s season turned around in spectacular fashion. They brought Brian Schmetzer on as interim head coach for […] READ MORE
Last Word On Soccer, Joe Hojnacki Yesterday, the final nominees for it’s 2016 MLS Awards were announced. Some familiar names can be found on the list, as well as a few that haven’t seen much recognition in a while. Then there were some players who probably should have been nominated, but failed to receive the […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Soccer, by Michael Walker The Seattle Sounders erupted for three goals in the second half to grab a convincing 3-0 victory over FC Dallas in the first leg of the Western Conference semifinals. Nelson Valdez scored for the second consecutive match and Nicolás Lodeiro netted two to give the Sounders the win. Seattle advanced to the Western Conference Semi-finals after […] READ MORE
Life after Sigi Schmid has started off well thus far for Seattle Sounders FC. Interim head coach Brian Schmetzer has the team riding a three-game unbeaten streak (2-1-0) since taking over managing duties in July. Forwards Clint Dempsey and Jordan Morris have begun to link up well with new Designated Player Nicolas Lodeiro and the attack looks […] READ MORE
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