Pea Soup for the Snowbound Soul
Hell Sounders,
You know, at some point we might have to break out an orange ball and play some games at Qwest. It would mean that we were in the CONCACAF Champions League, but really, that's where we want to get right?
My local update is that the Maplewood area of Renton got about 2", whereas SoDo was at about 6" when I was sent home for the day.
This is going to be more of a notes column, as I'm home for the day, and did some nice reading that I wanted to share.
First up is Ives has his first Mock Draft out, and all appearances are that the Sounders will get a player from Wake Forest. It really comes down to two decisions - Forward/Defender, Cap Hit/Generation Adidas. For me it depends on the Montero situation. Just outside of those two is Omar Gonzalez of Maryland, a Senior Defender with significant height, but he may be looking at Mexico or Europe.
Yep, there's still a Montero situation. Freddy, may, or may not, be coming to MLS. Two La Liga teams are rumored to be interested, but it would be more difficult for him to make the Qualifiers with the time differences. He may be interested in playing full time and using SSFC as a stepping stone. That's my hope.
In other world player news, when will the world realize that just because a player is Asian doesn't mean that Seattle is interested? No decision yet has been made solely on ethnicity, and Seattle didn't go heavy on Washingtonians in the Expansion Draft. Ljungberg isn't on board so more people from Ballard go to matches. So if Ahn is signed by Seattle, it won't be because he's Korean, but because Hanauer, Sigi and Henderson felt he adds something to the club.
The FIFA Club World Cup is going on right now and the final is set UEFA Champs Man U v CONMEBOL Champs Liga de Quito (PeruEcudor) . The English themselves don't see the CWC as a big deal, which is probably part of the reason why CONMEBOL has more wins than UEFA, but for those of us outside of the Old World this contest matters. If they want to be the best, they should prove it by play on the pitch.
Lastly, but actually most importantly one of Seattle's most nationally recognized writer's passed on today. Mike Kahn, last of Seahawks.com and FoxSports.com but also a founding editor at CBSSportsline.com and Sonics writer at the New Tribune, passed away today of lung cancer. John Clayton's writing about it is amazing touching and a must read.
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First of all, I agree entirely with your draft speculations—and they all depend on what other signees the FO has in mind. (Duh). Secondly, just a nit-picky fyi: Liga de Quito is an Ecuadorian club—and Quito’s most popular (not Peruvian). Hopefully, they’ll show ManU that television ratings and endorsement dollars aren’t everything that define how great a league, or continent, are. Having personally seen LDU in Quito, they have the confidence and quality of a very top side, and see (with a bit of luck) ManU finish as the second best club in the world. Even if LDU aren’t better on paper, who can argue that a FIFA CWC champion outside of UEFA will encourage worldwide jubilation and enthusiasm for the game?
by Zack on Dec 18, 2008 7:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My error, and I will make that correction.
I would like to claim a snow addled brain.
As for the CWC I can’t understand why Euros think that the Champoins League matters more.
by Dave Clark on Dec 18, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
With today’s announcement that Gonzalez is a GA, and I feel that Opara will be as well things get intriguing. Seattle can build its defense on the cheap if they get two quality defenders in this draft that are developmental players (not on the cap) but paid like actual starters.
If a deal can be worked out to move the 2,3,4 picks for TFCs #4 it would be worth exploring since Seattle only has 31 games next year, unlless they make an Open Cup run.
Or, with 2 defenders with GA contracts, it may make sense to trade down to #3 so LA can get their pick of the lot and Seattle likely gets a GA defender in order to free up more cap space for a guy like Montero, or Ahn, or Weaver?
by Dave Clark on Dec 19, 2008 10:20 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
As I continue to hide indoors with snow, ice and wind slowing the region down I find more links of interest.
http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2008/12/16/more_from_todays_announcement.html
In that we find out that 67 of the suites have been sold. That’s of 82, and certainly isn’t bad for the current economy.
18,200 seats, and 82% of luxury suites.
This is real.
by Dave Clark on Dec 19, 2008 10:36 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

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