MLS, Players Agree To Extend Labor Negotiations Through Feb. 12
by José Miguel Romero (Article | Seattle Times - January 28)
Practice and fitness testing on Day 4 of Sounders FC training camp had ended when the news of extended collective bargaining agreement talks between Major League Soccer and its players union broke Thursday afternoon. more details | go to article

Sounders FC's Schmid Has Another Celebration
by José Miguel Romero (Result | Seattle Times - March 21)
Sigi Schmid celebrated his 56th birthday Friday, having received an early gift with his team's 3-0 win over the New York Red Bulls Thursday night in Seattle Sounders FC's inaugural Major League Soccer game. Now the team turns its attention to Game 2 next Saturday, March 28, against Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field. Also: miscellaneous Sounders news updates. more details | go to article

Sounders FC Off To A Rousing Start
by José Miguel Romero (Commentary | Seattle Times - March 20)
The dream comes true — big-time soccer returns to Seattle. more details | go to article

Sounders FC Debuts With Dazzling 3-0 victory
by José Miguel Romero (Result | Seattle Times - March 20)
Forward Fredy Montero put himself on the Major League Soccer radar as a force to be reckoned with, scoring two goals and assisting on a third. Goalkeeper Kasey Keller made two sterling saves, the only clear shots on goal he faced all night, so effective was Sounders FC's defense. And everyone basked in the din and palpable energy of a buzzing sellout crowd at Qwest Field. more details | go to article

The Gates Are Open
by José Miguel Romero (Blog Entry | Seattle Times - March 19)
I spent about half an hour or so walking around outside the stadium. Took a few photos. Here they are. more details | go to article

Here We Go!
by José Miguel Romero (Blog Entry | Seattle Times - March 19)
Starting this early. 6:09 p.m. Owner Joe Roth is down on the field addressing the fans. He got in a shot at previous Seattle sports team owners by saying: "We should make one thing very clear, there will be no midnight exodus out of this city. We're here to stay." more details | go to article

1 And 0, And What A Feeling
by José Miguel Romero (Blog Entry | Seattle Times - March 19)
I'm only now starting to sift through the postgame quotes. But let me start with some thoughts: more details | go to article

Let's Hear From The Red Bulls
by José Miguel Romero (Blog Entry | Seattle Times - March 19)
Post-game quotes from Coach Juan Carlos Osorio and Defender Mike Petke. more details | go to article

A Sign That Portland Is Next
by José Miguel Romero (Blog Entry | Seattle Times - March 19)
Got this programming change from Mark Yuasa, my co-worker. Looks like soccer in the Northwest is going to get a whole lot more interesting. more details | go to article

Sounders FC Has Made All The Right Moves
by José Miguel Romero (Result | Seattle Times - March 18)
Seattle's new MLS team has been almost perfect off the field. On Thursday, it will play its first game, at Qwest Field. more details | go to article

Rookie Beats Odds With Sounders FC
by José Miguel Romero (Result | Seattle Times - March 16)
Zach Scott, who has played soccer in Seattle since 2002, realized his dream of playing in Major League Soccer and signed a contract with Sounders FC last week. more details | go to article

Schmid Close To Setting Starting Lineup
by José Miguel Romero (Result | Seattle Times - March 11)
Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid closed his team's practice for all but 15 minutes Tuesday, as he worked on tactics and moved closer to setting a starting lineup for the season opener. more details | go to article

Freddie Ljungberg Likely To Miss Opener And Possibly More
by José Miguel Romero (Profile/Interview | Seattle Times - March 10)
Fresh from a productive trip of exhibition matches and training in warm Argentina, Sounders FC got a blast of frigid air Monday in its first workout at Qwest Field since last month. Also: Gold Cup headed to Seattle; Sounders FC to host U.S. Open Cup match. more details | go to article

Sounders Fc Will Allow More Fans Into Qwest For Opener
by José Miguel Romero (Result | Seattle Times - March 1)
Single-game tickets for Seattle Sounders FC's opener March 19 sold out Monday morning, the team announced. Single-game tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. more details | go to article

Sounders FC Match With Chelsea Confirmed
by José Miguel Romero (Preview | Seattle Times - February 18)
Chelsea FC, a top English Premier League club, will play Sounders FC in a friendly at Qwest Field on July 18, the Seattle club announced Tuesday. more details | go to article