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Confirmed: Kasey Keller to Seattle Sounders FC

Trevor Hayward — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:27:04 +0000

Seattle Post Intelligencer have reportedly received confirmation that Goalkeeper Kasey Keller will the player unveiled at the Thursday afternoon press conference scheduled by Seattle Sounders FC. The 36 year old goalkeeper, who is a Washington native, will return to the US after leaving in 1989 after a short stint with the Portland Timbers. Keller has had a long successful career in Europe complete with stops in England, Spain and Germany, and has earned 102 caps for the United States National Team. Kasey most recently played for BPL side Fulham, making 13 appearances in less than a year with the London club. Keller will be Seattle’s second player, after Sebastian Le Toux, who currently plays for the USL Seattle Sounders, signed a contract with Seattle and MLS. What do you think of the acquisition? Good choice for Keller and Seattle Sounders FC?

Seattle Sounders FC announce TV Deal

Trevor Hayward — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:42:50 +0000

At a press conference at Qwest Field, the Seattle Sounders FC announced their three year television deal for the clubs upcoming inaugural season in Major League Soccer. The deal will see King-5(or Kong 6/16), broadcast every Seattle Sounders FC match, both home and away. Seattle also announced that Kevin Calabro will be the clubs play-by-play announced. Calabro was the former “voice of the Seattle Sonics”, winning several Emmy awards during 21 years broadcasting. Calabro is a well known announcer, throughout Seattle and although he admitted he had to learn a bit more about Soccer, but was excited about the opportunity. This seems like yet another great decision by the Seattle Sounder FC front office, making the clubs games available on a free television channel, with a well known voice calling each game.

Microsoft set to Sponsor Seattle Sounders FC

Trevor Hayward — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:50:35 +0000

According to the Wall Street Journal, the software company will be sponsoring the expansion franchise’s jersey sponsor. The deal is reported to be roughly $4 million per season for 5 years, quite impressive for MLS. The 2009 Seattle Sounders FC jersey will feature “Xbox 360 Live” on the front of the jersey’s. What do you all think? Good move for the expansion franchise?

Seattle Sounders FC sign Sebastien Le Toux

Trevor Hayward — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:20:12 +0000

Seattle has officially signed their first player, Sebastien Le Toux to an MLS contract beginning next year. Le Toux is a 24 year old French striker, who joined the USL-1 Seattle Sounders from FC Lorient in 2007. The striker is the first player signed by Seattle in the build up to their inaugural season.

Seattle MLS Expansion Franchise announces name, logo, colors: Seattle Sounders FC

Trevor Hayward — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:36:13 +0000

Today at a news conference in Seattle, Washington, the Seattle MLS Expansion Franchise officially announced it’s name, along with logo and colors. After allowing fans to vote on the name of new franchise, the ownership group announced that the write in name “Seattle Sounders FC” will become the new name of the franchise. Seattle is set to enter Major League Soccer in the 2009 season, playing their home games at QWest Field. For more information on the franchise along with todays announcement, head over to: www.soundersfc.com