"The Wave" - A Flood of Sounders Info Into Your Mailbox!
Weekly Mail Updating Sounder Fans On The Latest News From The Pitch.
In this Issue:
Sounders Battle Islanders and Miami FC This Week
World's Second Leading Goal Scorer, "Romario" of Miami FC visits Sat.
Somoza & Jackson Return To Line Up, Scott day to day
Join the Sounders for Germany vs. Argentina on Friday, 8am @ SPORT
Club America Battles The Sounders on July 8th!
Kids Day 2006 Is July 6th!
Sounders Battle Puerto Rico and Miami This Week
Miami FC's Romario Visits Seattle on Sat. July 1st
After a four point road trip through Virginia Beach and Minnesota, the Seattle Sounders face two of the top teams in the league in the Puerto Rico Islanders and Miami FC. Forward Cam Weaver's three goals on the last road trip has pulled him even with Miami FC's legendary forward and World Cup Champion "Romario" with nine goals in the first half of the season to lead the league in scoring.
Puerto Rico visits Seattle for the third time in the franchise's three-year existence on June 28th at 7pm, Qwest Field. The Islanders (6-4-2, 20pts) are tied for third in the USL First Division and ended a four game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 loss in Vancouver. The Sounders are 1-1-1 against the Islanders, but have never been defeated at home by Puerto Rico (1-0-1).
2006 USL First Division Expansion club, Miami FC makes its first trip to Seattle on July 1st with one of the world's most prolific goal scorers, Brazilian Forward "Romario". With 959 career goals, Romario currently is tied with Sounder rookie Forward Cam Weaver as the league's leading goal scorer with nine goals in 12 matches. The Sounders and Miami FC square off at 7pm at Qwest Field.
Bring your ticket stub from Wednesday's match against Puerto Rico to Saturday's game against Miami FC on July 1st and you'll be able to purchase two GA tickets for just $12 to the match against Miami. THAT'S TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! You must make your purchase at the Qwest Field Box Office on Saturday, July 1st prior to kickoff at 7pm against Miami FC. For questions please call the Sounders' office at (206) 622-3415.
To order tickets or read more about the Sounders opponents this week, visit
www.seattlesounders.net"Romario" of Miami FC visits Sat., July 1st!
At 959 career goals, Romario is second only to Pele
The Seattle Sounders face the world's second all-time leading scorer in soccer history, "Romario" when his USL First Division team, Miami FC visits Seattle on July 1st at Qwest Field. With 959 career goals, "Romario" de Souza-Faria is rapidly approaching the magical number of 1,000 goals, an accomplishment only achieved by the legendary Pele. In 1994, Romario helped Brazil become World Cup Champions, winning his country's fourth World Cup title. Click here to learn more about Romario's accomplishments.
Somoza & Jackson Ready To Return To Line Up
Defender Zach Scott still day-to-day
Missing key veterans throughout the season with injuries, the Sounders look to have defenders Ben Somoza and Danny Jackson return to the line up against the Puerto Rico Islanders on June 28th. Somoza has missed the last eight matches with an ankle sprain while Jackson missed six with a knee injury. With 14 game played, the Sounders have reached the midway point in the 2006 season, a season battered by injuries. Overall, there have been 10 players who've missed a combined 54 matches with injuries.
Join the Sounders For Germany vs Argentina @ SPORT Restaurant
Watch this Quarter Finals Match with Jackson, Weaver, Galindo and others On Friday, June 30th at 8:00am
The Sounders invite ALL Sounder and soccer fans to watch the Quarter Final match between Germany and Argentina at SPORT Restaurant with the team. Join, Danny Jackson, Cam Weaver, Santa Maria Rivera, Jake Sagare and Chris Eylander at 8:00am for an exciting World Cup match up!
SPORT Restaurant is located in Seattle, across the street from the Space Needle in Fisher Plaza off of 4th Ave. For directions visit,
www.SportRestaurant.com.
Weaver & Harvey Make Team of the Week - Week #10
Weaver chosen at Player of the Week!
Early this week, two Sounders were selected to the USL First Division Team of the Week for Week 10. Chosen as the Player of the Week for his three goal performance on the Sounders latest road trip was rookie Forward Cam Weaver. Also receiving a Team of the Week selection was new Defender Jordan Harvey, who recorded two assists against the Minnesota Thunder on June 24th. Click here to read the team's official release.
Sounders Battle Mexican Powerhouse, Club America
Saturday, July 8th at Qwest Field, 6pm
The Sounders square-off with Club America, one of Mexico's most historic clubs on July 8th at Qwest Field. Club America has won the Mexican league championship 10 times and features arguably Mexico's most creative goal scorer, Cuauhtemoc Blanco. America's roster also includes multiple former Mexican, Argentinean, and Chilean National Team players. Tickets, which range in price from $20-$45, are on sale now through
www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (206) 628-0888. Learn more about Club America and purchase tickets!
Sounders Host 4th Annual Kids Day on July 6th At Qwest Field
Tickets are just $5! Don't miss this exciting event
The Seattle Sounders will host their 4th annual Kids Day at Qwest Field on July 6th. The kids appreciation day features an exhibition match between the Sounders and USL Premier Development League newcomer Tacoma FC, activities and a special autograph session after the match. Tickets are $5 for kids and parents. For more information contact the Sounders at (206) 622-3415 ext 118. Click here to order your tickets today!
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For more information please visit,
www.seattlesounders.net or call (206) 622-3415.
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