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NWSB Insider Jason Green brings us his 5 things the Sounders must do to beat the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday. The Sounders did lose their last match, but they only gave up 1 goal and this season they have given up the fewest goals in the MLS. The Sounders midfield and forwards must keep Vancouver captain Jay Demerit from controlling the pitch.
Seattle sports and NWSB insider Clinton Bell brings us an update on the Seattle Sounders FC. Their off-season training is off to a good start with wins in Florida and Mexico. The new addition to the team in Eddie Johnson may have cost 2 fan favorites to get, but his footwork should make the trade worthwhile.
NWSB MLS Insider C-Mac brings us his 2012 predictions for the Vancouver Whitecaps today. 2012 holds no major trophies. No amount of flashy ornaments up front will cure that ill, and so dreams of winning their first MLS title are still officially on hold. Who gets the playing time is the biggest question. Davide Chiumiento, Eric Hassli, Camilo Sanvezzo, Atiba Harris, and Omar Salgado are ready.
NWSB MLS Insider Clinton Bell brings us his 2012 predictions for the Seattle Sounders today. The midfield will be anchored by yet another stellar year by the best mid in all of the MLS, Osvaldo Alonso. Let’s hope that a healthy Steve Zakuani, and O’Brian White can come back and contribute what they are known for this season. Once again he predicts the Sounders to win the Cascadia Cup.
Our man on the Seattle Sounders beat Jason Green breaks down the Seattle Sounders win against the New England Revolution and how the Sounders will face the Chicago Fire on Tuesday in the final of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup…
Our man on the Seattle Sounders beat Jason Green breaks down the Seattle Sounders win against the Vancouver Whitecaps and how the Sounders have a spot in the playoffs AND in the Cascadia Cup.
The Seattle Sounders, an MLS powerhouse and ugly stepsister to the Vancouver Whitecaps come into town to play the last ever match at historic Empire Field on Saturday. The Whitecaps have won their past two games at home though and don’t appear to want to be gracious hosts. If Eric Hassli can break his scoring drought the homeside could steal a win…
