qwest-field Stories - Sounder At Heart
New Playing Surface Likely Coming To Qwest Field In 2012
It looks like there will be a new playing surface on Qwest Field in 2012, although the chances of it being grass are almost nil, according to comments Seattle Sounders GM Adrian Hanauer made to Don Ruiz of the News Tribune: In the meantime, I think it’s highly likely that we will speed up...
Husky Stadium Renovation: 2011 Apple Cup Moving To Qwest
Husky news on a Cougar blog? Say it ain't so. Pay attention and listen up because this affects all of us. It appears all systems are go for the Husky Stadium renovation now, forcing UW to move their home games to Qwest Field during the duration of construction. As a result, Washington will play...
WSU-Oregon at Qwest Field: Examining the alternatives
The WSU-Oregon series at Qwest Field is obviously Bill Moos' first plan. I like that he shot for the moon with his first choice, but there's a decent probability this idea gets shot down. It never hurts to aim high and attempt to make a big splash. Even if the proposal is shot down, this is the...
WSU-Oregon at Qwest Field: Ducks' perspective on the proposal
The Qwest Field proposal was obviously a no-brainer for WSU. Given the current financial state of the athletic department and the amount of revenue a normal home game generates, the money to be made at Qwest makes the decision simple. The proposal isn't just about WSU, though. An agreement that...
Bill Moos talks WSU football, expansion, and more
Bill Moss had a busy last week, sitting down for two online chats and speaking to Cougar alumni in Seattle. From all of this, there were some interesting and notable tidbits. First, this story from The Coug (the website, not the awesome bar). We told you about plans for a Red River Shootout style...
MLS Cup Final on Field Turf
Yes, MLS fans, despite all that is right with this league you still get your opportunity to bitch and moan. Qwest Field will be Field Turf for the Cup Final, as the temporary sod would have been unsafe for players. - MLS worked very closely with the Qwest Field and Sounders FC staff to analyze all...
Flags Around the Nest
From a public flikr Maybe you've noticed the flags that line the Nest on the North End of Qwest above the NES. Maybe you've wondered "Why those flags?" You might already know, if your memory is better than my own. They are the 32 nations in...
What is a Soccer Specific Stadium?
One of the constant criticisms of Seattle Sounders is that they do not play in a Soccer Specific Stadium. Which begs the question, what is a SSS? For me, it is simply a stadium designed with soccer in mind (hosting about 50% of all sporting events as soccer), with a low crown, with a full size...
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