Forwards wanted

U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley's "problem" with surplus midfielders is well documented, but a shortage of capable forwards could be the coach's ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Sounders triumphant in MLS debut, blank Red Bulls

...the pregame pyrotechnics an afterthought.Barely 10 minutes into their existence, Montero scored, then assisted on Brad Evans' spinning left-footed goal in the 25th minute that split the legs of New York goalkeeper...

SEATTLE - MARCH 19: Seattles Sounders FC players Zach Scott (20), Sebastian Le Toux (9), Brad Evans (3), Olvaldo Alonso (6) and Sanna Nyassi (23) celebrate the Sounders FC second goal during the...

Sellout crowd ready to embrace Seattle's debut

Soccer fever has gripped Seattle as a vibrant crowd is expected for the Sounders' MLS debut against the Red Bulls (Thursday, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN2).

Seattle Sounders FC creating a buzz in Northwest

If this happened in London or Stockholm, maybe Freddie Ljungberg wouldn't remember the exchange. It would be just another part of his day as one of the most recognizable soccer players in the world not named "Beckham."

Seattle promises offensive fireworks in debut season

Seattle will be one of the most potent offenses ever for an expansion team, but defense could be a big problem, writes Ives Galarcep.

Splashy Sounders set to kick off in Seattle

he splashy new Seattle Sounders are still two months from their first game. Yet they already have sold far more season tickets than Major League Soccer averaged in attendance last season.

Unveiling your 2010 TV lineup

Bill Simmons' mailbag returns with questions about funny athletes, Michael Jackson, "The Bachelorette" and your 2010 TV lineup.

The SEC power struggle

I'm leading off this week's mailbag with an item on one of the country's top players: From Kurt in Omaha: "Is this the year the Cornhuskers take back...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 10, 2009

14-year-old steals show in SPARQ testing

Caleb Richardson emerges as the top tester at the SPARQ testing in Sarasota, Fla.