Author Archives: Ron Preston Jr

It became evident Saturday afternoon that even though the Seattle Sounders have championship aspirations, they are not a championship caliber team yet.  This will be a team that as the season progresses, on-lookers will see if they can do the … Continue reading →

With the opening of the 2013 MLS season, the Seattle Sounders have the hype and the expectations of being serious Supporter Shield and MLS Cup contenders.  But Saturday night it was the Montreal Impact who showed the composure and the … Continue reading →

On Saturday night Fredy Montero made sure that his 100th regular season MLS start was a memorable one by scoring his first hat-trick.  It was a night where the Sounders showed that when they are at their best, they can be … Continue reading →

If there was ever a perfect night for a soccer team, Saturday proved to be it for the Seattle Sounders.  Short of winning a MLS Cup, this was probably one of the happiest nights for the Sounders fans.  Fans and … Continue reading →

After a hard fought win in San Jose last Tuesday, Seattle seemed to be figuring out what ailed them in the last eight winless league matches.  After giving up a 12th minute off-side goal to Saer Sene, Seattle fought back to … Continue reading →

Following the 4-1 defeat to Brazil, we saw for the first time same a very different Jürgen Klinsmann.  Gone was the always positive and optimistic demeanor.  There sat before us a national team manager that was, by his own words, … Continue reading →

Going into the first match of this year’s Cascadia Cup, the Sounders were considered by many one of the top three teams in the MLS.  That is why the first half was so shocking to watch.  The usually stable midfield … Continue reading →

On March 26th 2011 against Argentina, fans of US Soccer were given a glimpse of who they thought was going to be the successor to long time right back Steve Cherundolo.  Coming in at half time, Tim Chandler quickly demonstrated a … Continue reading →

After Saturday’s match, the standings will show that the Portland Timbers gained 3 points, but it will show that they didn’t move up in the standings.  But leaving the match the Portland Timbers gained more than 3 points.  Many will … Continue reading →

Saturday night, for all purposes was a success for the Seattle Sounders.  Three points would have been ideal, but considering that they held D.C. United scoreless, a team that scored four goals the week before, they no doubt feel satisfied … Continue reading →