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Sounder at Heart

Sounder at Heart

Sounder at Heart is a blog about the Seattle Sounders FC, with occasional forays into what it means to live as a Puget Sounder - those things we love(because of course I can speak for everyone).

Look to entries on Democracy in Sports, Roster Management in MLS, Statistical Analysis about Soccer, and Life in the Greater Puget Sound.

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Sounders release list of players protected in the upcoming expansion draft
sounderatheart.com - 34 hours ago
Sounders release list of players protected in the upcoming expansion draft
— sounderatheart.com — Jose Romero Reports List of players: Alonso, Osvaldo Evans, Brad Gonzalez, Leo Hurtado, Jhon Kennedy Ianni, Patrick... Jaqua, Nate Keller, Kasey Ljungberg, Freddie Marshall, Tyrone Montero, Fredy Zakuani, Steve   Interesting that Riley was left off the list.There seems to be some ... (more) Sounders release list of players protected in the ...

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The Cost vs Quality Conumdrum
sounderatheart.com - 46 hours ago
The Cost vs Quality Conumdrum
— sounderatheart.com — The 2009 MLS season is now in the books, and a final long on quantity (120 minutes... plus penalties), but short on quality has crowned Real Salt Lake the champions. I'm sure the streets of Salt Lake City will be in full Rio Carnaval mode well into the middle of the day. Elsewhere, GMs around the ... (more) The Cost vs Quality Conumdrum

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Refereeing and What To Do About It
sounderatheart.com - 3 days ago
Refereeing and What To Do About It
— sounderatheart.com — Referees have once again made their way into the headlines and for once MLS has no apologies... to make. In the second leg of a UEFA World Cup Qualification playoff, Thierry Henry made a vital assist, crossing across the face of goal to William Gallas' head to score the tying goal. The goal pulled ... (more) Refereeing and What To Do About It

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Out for Supporter Summit and Cup Final Activities
sounderatheart.com - 4 days ago
Out for Supporter Summit and Cup Final Activities
— sounderatheart.com — CarlosT will be posting a story or two here and Sunday morning I may be able to... finish my write-up on Vagenas and Ianni.  I may not make my old deadline, but I will do what I can.  If you aren't going to the Supporters Summit you will be able to watch the Summit Proper at ... (more) Out for Supporter Summit and Cup Final Activities

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USL Rotationals - Levesque and Le Toux
sounderatheart.com - 5 days ago
USL Rotationals - Levesque and Le Toux
— sounderatheart.com — There were some around the Sounders message boards and blogs that thought I underrated the USL players. ... At the end of the year though, none were starters.  But one fell from being a starter (though likely just due to the health of other players) and another worked his way up ... (more) USL Rotationals - Levesque and Le Toux

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Player Reviews Nyassi and Wahl
sounderatheart.com - 8 days ago
Player Reviews Nyassi and Wahl
— sounderatheart.com — I have referred to these two as Substitutes in my tiering of Starter, Rotational, Substitute and Reserves,... but honestly, Nathan Sturgis likely belongs here as well.  All three are almost always on the available bench, but rarely see time. In Sanna's case he is still quite young, just ... (more) Player Reviews Nyassi and Wahl

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Rest of the Reserves - Graham, Scott, Sturgis, King
sounderatheart.com - 9 days ago
Rest of the Reserves - Graham, Scott, Sturgis, King
— sounderatheart.com — Now we start entering the realm of players with playing time.  Of guys that may have value... to other clubs in trade, and quite possibly seeing the guy that Philadelphia takes in the Expansion Draft later this month. This collection of players are in two sets. The first set are two USL ... (more) Rest of the Reserves - Graham, Scott, Sturgis, King

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The Other Keepers
sounderatheart.com - 10 days ago
The Other Keepers
— sounderatheart.com — As in the guys that aren't Mr Kasey Keller.  Due to injuries Keller played essentially all competitive... matches.  Next year with the potential for a dozen more matches in the season and Kasey passing 40 in just a few days the back-up keeper will be much more important.  While he ... (more) The Other Keepers

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Missed Opportunities
sounderatheart.com - 11 days ago
Missed Opportunities
— sounderatheart.com — On May 26th, 2009 the whole world found out that this player would be available on a... free transfer: For those of you not familiar with him, Juninho Pernambucano is probably the world's best free kick taker. Give him a free kick within 35 yards and you're facing a very dangerous ... (more) Missed Opportunities

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Lightly Used Developmental Players
sounderatheart.com - 13 days ago
Lightly Used Developmental Players
— sounderatheart.com — These are the young gentleman who saw time against Chelsea and Barcelona, and sparse minutes during the... Open Cup, but did not see time in league play.  Impressions of these players are strongest for those that have the opportunity to see practice, or have talked to those that have.  ... (more) Lightly Used Developmental Players

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sounderatheart.com - 14 days ago
Veteran's Day '09
— sounderatheart.com — Many who read this blog know me personally. They know my past, my passions and my current... job. Those that don't might not understand that the reason that I will be working on arrangements for the Supporters Summit, and contacting people in the TOA, the USL and MLS concerning the drama of ... (more) Veteran's Day '09

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sounderatheart.com - 14 days ago
Pro-Soccer in North America Expands
— sounderatheart.com — Yes, this is more on the TOA v NuRock battle.  After the USL announcement that they would... be expanding to Baltimore, to Detroit, to Ottawa and Edmonton on top of their previous plans of New York city and Tampa Bay the TOA responded with a formal announcement that they would be apply for ... (more) Pro-Soccer in North America Expands

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sounderatheart.com - 15 days ago
Rights Controlled Players
— sounderatheart.com — In Major League Soccer a team can control the rights to a player even if they are... unsigned.  Below you will see capsules of the players for which the Sounders control their rights, but who did not see much time, nor are they under contract for 2010. These are players who for one reason ... (more) Rights Controlled Players

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sounderatheart.com - 16 days ago
I want more!
— sounderatheart.com — Sure, it was a loss.  It doesn't feel good.  About 100 people traveled, and they are hurt... just a bit more maybe.  It was a performance that could not be called a good loss.  Seattle Sounders FC was outplayed in nearly every aspect of the match.  If not for Leo ... (more) I want more!

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sounderatheart.com - 16 days ago
Gamethread for Leg 2 - Sounders @ Dynamo
— sounderatheart.com — Win or Go Home The deciding game of a two leg aggregate when the first leg ended... in a tie of nil-nil.  An important reminder.  There is no away goal rule, so if the 90 ends in a tie we go to extra time of two 15 minute halves.  From there it goes to PKs in the 5 and 5 format to ... (more) Gamethread for Leg 2 - Sounders @ Dynamo

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