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Posted in Sport by Guest Contributor on July 14, 2010

The Tacoma Tide defeated the Abbotsford Mariners 2-0 in front of a few dozen fans at Tumwater District Stadium. Both teams play in the Northwest Division of the Premier Development Leauge, the third tier fo the United Soccer Leagues.

This game was said to be a sort of test ground for professional soccer in the Olympia area. While the small crowd wasn’t encouraging, it could have been indicative of a lack of promotion instead of a lack of interested. Keep Reading »


Posted in Sport by Tim Ballard on May 21, 2010

Sounders FC on Everyday OlympiaThe Sounders FC will be home Saturday to host the San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-1 13pts). The Sounders are coming home from their first road win this season, with a 1-0 win against the NY Red Bulls. The match will be at 12pm on KONG 6/16, FSC (taped delayed) and Radio KIRO 97.3. Keep Reading »


Posted in Sport by Tim Ballard on April 24, 2010

Are you frustrated?

I am, why you ask?

The Sounders last night at Pizza Hut Park in front of less than 9,000 supporters conceded a goal in the minute.   Keep Reading »


Posted in Sport by Tim Ballard on April 21, 2010

This Thursday, April 22, at 5pm Sounders FC (2-1-1 7pts) are traveling to FC Dallas (0-1-2 2pts) for a midweek match at Pizza Hut Park. You can watch the match on ESPN2. This will be the first of two road matches this week. Saturday they will be in Toronto to take on Toronto FC at BMO Field. Keep Reading »


Posted in Sport by Tim Ballard on April 20, 2010

The Sounders picked up 3 points at home with a stoppage time heroics from Michael Fucito in the 92nd minute. The loss for KC Wizards was the first of the season and the only goal they have given up this season. Keep Reading »


Posted in Sport by Tim Ballard on April 16, 2010

This Saturday the Sounders FC face the Kansas City Wizards (2-0 6pts) at 12pm at Qwest Field. Last season they split the two games they played, with the Wizards the first club to beat the Sounders at home.

Coming off a disappointing road tie to Real Salt Lake, the Sounders look to win 3pts. I am looking to see a better performance from Brad Evans. Last week he was a little off in his marking on defense. I am sure he will be back to normal and be the solid midfielder we know and love. Keep Reading »


Posted in Sport by Tim Ballard on April 13, 2010

On Saturday the Sounders took on Real Slat Lake at Rio Tinto stadium. The evening began with RSL receiving their MLS cup Champion rings with a nearly sellout crowd of 19,970. Keep Reading »


Posted in Sport by Tim Ballard on April 8, 2010

Sounders FC on Everyday OlympiaThe Sounders FC go on the road for the first time this season against Real Salt Lake the 2009 MLS Cup Champions. The match is Saturday April 10 at 6pm Pacific on KONG 6 and 97.3 KIRO FM. The Sounders will be looking to get back to there winning way against the defending champs. This will be Real Salt Lake home opener so they will be confident and ready to keep the success from last season going. Keep Reading »


Posted in Sport by Zach Mandeville on March 25, 2010

n247386509406_3447Oly Rollers’ Cosa Nostra Donnas will be playing Wisconsin’s Dairyland Dolls this Saturday at Skateland; giving you, the local sports fan, a chance to see some of the best Roller Derby around. Keep Reading »


Posted in Sport by Mathias Eichler on March 25, 2010

The Seattle Sounders FC will kick of their 2010 season today against a brand-new expansion team, the Philadelphia Union. Keep Reading »