soccer

Soccer's Sounders are in the hunt for the U.S. Open Cup

Jon Palmer — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:07:34 -0700

Deja vu. The Seattle Sounders are at it again, so far repeating last summer's success and moving up the ranks in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The team has reached the third round of the national soccer tournament -- and that means playing with the big boys of Major League Soccer.

Brazil vs. Canada: The Beautiful Game comes to Qwest Field May 31

Jon Palmer — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:17:14 -0700

Recently, you may have heard phrases like these around town: "Come celebrate the Beautiful Game" or "The world's game is coming to Seattle." Both are slogans used by our city's new Major League Soccer franchise, Seattle Sounders FC, on posters and other advertisements to promote the game of soccer -- the most popular sport in the world.

Choose your own Major League Soccer adventure!

Geoff Carter — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:50:03 -0700

I've got good news and I've got bad news. The good news is that Seattle's new Major League Soccer franchise, set to make its debut next year, has moved one step closer to reality: The franchise is in the process of choosing its name. All Seattleites are invited to vote for one of several options at the team's Web site, with the winner presumably being chosen sometime after the end of voting (March 31).

A semifinal showdown: The Sounders take on FC Dallas Sept. 4

Jon Palmer — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:18:05 -0700

You may not have noticed, but the Seattle Sounders have been quietly beating up on some of their soccer peers this summer. With little fanfare, they've made it to the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup and have a chance to go to the finals if they can beat MLS team FC Dallas Sept. 4.

Five years old and still kicking, the All Nations Cup has more than ever to offer soccer fans

Jon Palmer — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:42:18 -0700

If you sported colors and country pride while cheering on the likes of Brazil, England and Iran during last summer's World Cup soccer tournament in Germany, but you can't wait three more years for the next round of international World Cup action, we have good news.

The Spectator Bar and Grill

Cody Ellerd — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:39:01 -0700

What unites sports fans across borders? Fried food, if The Spectator Bar and Grill is any indication.

The smell of hot grease overwhelms you when you first walk in the door of lower Queen Anne's new sports bar. Don't turn around, though - once you're licking it from your fingers, cheering on a championship cricket game you thought no one in this time zone would bother to show, you'll be glad you're there.