2009 Seattle Sounders FC season

American soccer team season March 2026 March 2012 Seattle Sounders FC 2009 File:Seattle Sounders inaugural game ticket.jpg Match ticket for the Sounders' first game in Major League Soccer Match ticket for the Sounders' first game in Major League Soccer Sigi Schmid Head coach Adrian Hanauer General manager Qwest Field Major League Soccer Conference: 3rdOverall: 4th MLS Cup playoffs Conference semifinals U.S. Open Cup Winners Fredy Montero (12) Fredy Montero (13) All: 66,848 (Aug. 5 vs Barcelona)League: 33,108 (Oct. 24 vs. Dallas)Playoffs: 35,807 (Oct. 29 vs. Houston) 28,548 (Mar. 28 vs. Salt Lake) 30,943http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20091025&content_id=7542382&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp Sounders FC set all-time attendance mark October 26, 2009 October 25, 2009 MLSNet.com https://web.archive.org/web/20100119212611/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20091025&content_id=7542382&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp January 19, 2010 dead mdy-all League: 3–0 vs. New York RB (Mar. 19)Seattle Sounders FC Performance Stats – 2009–10 https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/stats/_/id/9726/league/USA.1/season/2009/view/performance ESPN October 29, 2023 League: 0–4 at San Jose (Aug. 2) _SOUNDERS_09h _SOUNDERS_09h _SOUNDERS_09h _SOUNDERS_09h _SOUNDERS_09h FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 5D9731 _SOUNDERS_09a _SOUNDERS_09a _SOUNDERS_09a _SOUNDERS_09a _SOUNDERS_09a FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 1047AB 2008 2010 true The 2009 season was Seattle Sounders FC's first in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top flight of American soccer. It was the 29th season played by a professional team bearing the Sounders name, which was chosen for the MLS expansion team by a fan vote. An MLS franchise was awarded to a group from Seattle in 2007, including Adrian Hanauer, the owner of the second-division incarnation of the Sounders. The Sounders hired head coach Sigi Schmid, who had won the MLS Cup with the Columbus Crew in 2008, and retained Hanauer as general manager. The club made their home debut on March 19, 2009, at Qwest Field against MLS Cup runners-up New York Red Bulls and won 3–0. During their inaugural season, the Sounders set MLS records for attendance, averaging 30,943 per match; the highest attendance of 66,848—a Washington state record for soccer—was recorded on August 5 during a friendly against FC Barcelona. Seattle won the U.S. Open Cup, defeating D.C. United 2–1 in the final in Washington, D.C. The club finished third in the Western Conference and became the first MLS expansion team to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs since 1998. In the first round of the playoffs, they were defeated in the Conference Semifinals by the Houston Dynamo. Colombian forward Fredy Montero scored 12 goals and was the team's top goalscorer; four Sounders players were also named to the All-Star Game roster. Background In a press conference on November 13, 2007, MLS awarded an expansion franchise to an ownership group based in Seattle.It's official: Seattle to get MLS team in 2009 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/PrintStory.pl?document_id=2004011415 The Seattle Times November 14, 2007 June 13, 2009 January 2012 RjwilmsiBot In 2008, Sounders FC developed the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila and the USL team played most of the 2008 season at the updated facility. At the time, the USL team's management thought that practicing and playing at Starfire could provide more continuity and a smoother transition for those hoping to play for the new MLS franchise.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2004404693_sounders10.html USL Sounders to make Starfire their home base Massey Matt May 10, 2008 The Seattle Times August 15, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080618031240/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2004404693_sounders10.html June 18, 2008 In late 2008, Seattle Sounders FC interviewed several head coach candidates, including Columbus Crew manager Sigi Schmid, New England assistant Paul Mariner, and Kansas City technical director Peter Vermes.Gaschk Matthew October 2, 2008 End of the line for USL Sounders D4 https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/End-of-the-line-for-USL-Sounders-1286980.php Seattle Post-Intelligencer December 27, 2022 The club offered a contract to Schmid, who had led the Crew to an MLS Cup title that season, but the ownership of the Columbus Crew filed a tampering complaint with the MLS that put the offer on hold. The Crew's ownership complained that Schmid had communicated with Sounders FC during the 2008 season, despite being denied permission to do so, and that he shared confidential information with Sounders FC after leaving the Crew.Mitchell Shawn http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2008/12/11/crew11.ART_ART_12-11-08_C1_30C6V0K.html?sid=101 https://archive.today/20130119152739/http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2008/12/11/crew11.ART_ART_12-11-08_C1_30C6V0K.html?sid=101 dead January 19, 2013 Crew: Separation anxiety The Columbus Dispatch December 11, 2008 December 12, 2008 The MLS ruled that no tampering occurred, but ordered Sounders FC to financially compensate the Crew before signing Schmid.http://www.seattlepi.com/othersports/392212_sounders16.html Sounders to introduce Coach Sigi Schmid Tuesday Seattle Post-Intelligencer Washburn Gary December 15, 2008 December 15, 2008 Sounders FC officially introduced Schmid as their first coach on December 16.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008524337_sounders16.html Sigi Schmid becomes Sounders FC's first coach The Seattle Times Romero José Miguel December 16, 2008 December 16, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217050552/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008524337_sounders16.html December 17, 2008 dead mdy Former USL Sounders player and head coach Brian Schmetzer was retained as the top assistant coach, and Tom Dutra was selected as goalkeeper coach.http://www.soundersfc.com/Article.aspx?id=2814 Schmid Names Schmetzer As First Assistant Coach Seattle Sounders FC December 22, 2008 December 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090116015155/http://soundersfc.com/article.aspx?id=2814 January 16, 2009 deadhttp://soundersfc.com/article.aspx?id=2842 Tom Dutra Named Goalkeeper Coach Seattle Sounders FC December 29, 2008 December 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090116081021/http://www.soundersfc.com/Article.aspx?id=2842 January 16, 2009 dead Retired Major League Soccer veteran defender Ezra Hendrickson joined the Sounders as an assistant coach in January, 2009.Jose Romero It's official: Ezra Hendrickson is in http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/01/20/its_official_ezra_hendrickson.html The Seattle Times January 20, 2009 May 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090430174350/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/01/20/its_official_ezra_hendrickson.html April 30, 2009 dead mdy-all Former MLS player and Everett, Washington, native Chris Henderson was named technical director on January 24, 2008.José Miguel Romero http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soccer/2004143221_webmls24.html Henderson named technical director for Seattle's MLS team The Seattle Times January 24, 2008 January 30, 2009 Joining Henderson in the front office is longtime Seattle Seahawks VP Gary Wright as the senior vice president of business operations.Longtime Seahawks VP moves to MLS team March 24, 2008 http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2008/03/24/daily5.html Puget Sound Business Journal March 30, 2008 Drew Carey was named the chairman of the Membership Association.http://www.seattlepi.com/soccer/363518_sounders17.html Sounders FC owner caters to fans Gaschk Matthew Seattle Post-Intelligencer May 16, 2008 May 19, 2008 Signings and drafts thumb|upright|left|alt=A soccer player in yellow shirt and yellow shorts squating for a photo.|Swedish midfielder Freddie Ljungberg was signed as Sounders FC's first Designated Player. Seattle Sounders FC was given first negotiation rights to any player that was not drafted in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft and joined the USL Sounders for the 2008 season. The team was also allowed to promote as many players from the 2008 USL Sounders squad as they'd chose, as long as the player's rights were not controlled by another team.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soccer/2004133749_mls19.html Sounders scouting players with MLS potential The Seattle Times José Miguel Romero January 19, 2008 January 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090327171252/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soccer/2004133749_mls19.html March 27, 2009 live mdy Seattle Sounders FC officially announced the 2007 USL First Division MVP and former USL Sounder Sébastien Le Toux as its first signing on May 7, 2008.Gaschk Matthew Present and future Sounders May 7, 2008 http://www.seattlepi.com/soccer/362212_sounders08x.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer October 12, 2009 On August 14, 2008, the Sounders announced in a press conference their second signing for the 2009 season, former United States men's national team goalkeeper Kasey Keller, a Washington native.http://www.seattlepi.com/soccer/374753_keller13.html Keller to join Sounders FC, adding to club's local flavor Seattle Post Intelligencer Matthew Gaschk August 13, 2008 October 12, 2009 On September 5, 2008, Seattle Sounders FC announced the third signee for the franchise to be Sanna Nyassi from Gambia. Nyassi, a 19-year-old midfielder, was a member of the Gambia U-20 national team at the 2007 FIFA Championship. Sanna's twin brother, Sainey Nyassi, was signed by the Revolution and is a regular starter in MLS this season.http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2008/09-September/Gambia-Youth-International-Becomes-3rd-Signee.aspx Gambia Youth International Becomes 3rd Signee Seattle Sounders FC September 5, 2008 October 12, 2009 March 2, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090302034849/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2008/09-September/Gambia-Youth-International-Becomes-3rd-Signee.aspx dead On October 28, 2008, it was officially announced that the Sounders had signed Swedish midfielder Freddie Ljungberg using the Designated Player Rule. He signed a two-year contract reported to be worth $2.5 million per season.Sounders sign Freddie Ljungberg http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081028&content_id=200073&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp Major League Soccer October 28, 2008 November 4, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081101051956/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081028&content_id=200073&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp November 1, 2008 dead Team building continued with the 2008 MLS Expansion Draft and the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. In the expansion draft, held on November 26, 2008, Seattle Sounders FC selected the following players from other MLS teams: Nate Jaqua (Houston), Brad Evans (Columbus), Stephen King (Chicago), Jeff Parke (RBNY), James Riley (San Jose), Khano Smith (New England), Jarrod Smith (Toronto FC), Nathan Sturgis (Real Salt Lake), Peter Vagenas (LA Galaxy) and Tyson Wahl (Kansas City).http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2008/11/seattle_selects.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120405184717/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2008/11/seattle_selects.html dead April 5, 2012 Seattle Selects... The Washington Post Goff Steven November 26, 2008 November 26, 2008 As the 2009 expansion team Sounders FC was given the first pick in each round of the SuperDraft. With the number one pick of the first round of the draft, Seattle Sounders FC selected University of Akron forward Steve Zakuani. As the first picks of the second round (16th overall), third round (31st overall), and fourth round (46th overall), Seattle selected Wake Forest University defender Evan Brown, Azusa Pacific University defender Jared Karkas, and Harvard University midfielder/forward Michael Fucito respectively.http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/events/superdraft/2009/draft_tracker.jsp SuperDraft 2009 Tracker Major League Soccer April 5, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090220171236/http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/events/superdraft/2009/draft_tracker.jsp February 20, 2009 dead mdy-all The team lineup was adjusted throughout. Defender Jeff Parke was selected in the expansion draft, and reported for training camp after tryouts with teams in Belgium.Jose Romero Stuck in Parke http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/01/28/stuck_in_parke.html Seattle Times January 28, 2009 May 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110929033023/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/01/28/stuck_in_parke.html September 29, 2011 dead mdy-all Jose Romero Jeff Parke finally comes home to Sounders FC http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008911561_sounders24.html The Seattle Times March 23, 2009 May 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090427033954/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008911561_sounders24.html April 27, 2009 live After training with the club for less than a week, Parke was unable to reach a contract agreement and left to train with the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL.Ives Galarcep Parke leaves Seattle, will train with Vancouver as Sounders shop his rights http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2009/03/parke-leaves-seattle-will-train-with-vancouver-as-sounders-shop-his-rights.html SoccerByIves.net March 27, 2009 May 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090430225949/http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2009/03/parke-leaves-seattle-will-train-with-vancouver-as-sounders-shop-his-rights.html April 30, 2009 live FC traded a conditional draft pick to Houston in order to acquire defender Patrick Ianni, who had worked with Seattle's coach Schmid on the under-20 US national team.Jose Romero Sounders trade for Patrick Ianni http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008674186_sounders27.html Seattle Times January 27, 2009 May 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090503103744/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008674186_sounders27.html May 3, 2009 live mdy Seattle also traded allocation money to Toronto FC in exchange for Tyrone Marshall in order to increase their depth on defense.Jose Romero Looking inside the Marshall trade http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008967682_sounders02.html The Seattle Times February 10, 2009 April 5, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090505203022/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008967682_sounders02.html May 5, 2009 live mdy The Sounders also traded away midfielder Khano Smith, another expansion draft selection, to Red Bull New York for allocation money.Jose Romero Sounders FC trades Khano Smith to New York http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008737636_sounders13.html The Seattle Times February 13, 2009 April 5, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090419032207/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008737636_sounders13.html April 19, 2009 live Summary Preseason right 2009: A Storybook Season by Seattle Sounders FC (2020) Seattle's preseason was broken up into four stages. The team started in southern California, then moved back to the Northwest, then to Argentina, and then finished back in Seattle.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008678469_sounders28.html Sounders FC signs Alonso, releases exhibition schedule February 17, 2010 Romero José Miguel January 28, 2009 The Seattle Times On February 9, 2009, in their first ever exhibition game, Sounders FC beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3–1 on a practice field beside The Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Fredy Montero, Roger Levesque and Sanna Nyassi all scored goals in the win.Romero José Miguel Sounders FC beats Galaxy in exhibition http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008726372_sounders10.html The Seattle Times February 9, 2009 February 17, 2010 The next day, Sounders FC had their second training match in Ventura, California against Chinese club Shandong Luneng. They won 2–0 with both goals provided by midfielder Sanna Nyassi.http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/02-February/Shandong-Luneng.aspx Sounders FC defeats Chinese Champs February 17, 2010 Gaschk Matt February 10, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC July 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716224951/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/02-February/Shandong-Luneng.aspx dead The following day, February 11, Sounders FC defeated the Ventura County Fusion of the USL Premier Development League 6–1 in their third preseason match in three days. Steve Zakuani and Nate Jaqua both scored two goals while Fredy Montero and Roger Levesque added one each.http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/02/11/ssfc_6_vc_fusion_1.html SSFC 6, VC Fusion 1 February 17, 2010 Romero José Miguel February 11, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20120224175938/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/02/11/ssfc_6_vc_fusion_1.html February 24, 2012 dead mdy-all On February 14, Sounders FC experienced their first loss of the preseason falling 3–2 to the San Jose Earthquakes while playing on the campus of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. Fredy Montero scored both of the Sounders FC goals in the loss.http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/02/14/final_game_report_vs_san_jose.html Final game report vs. San Jose February 17, 2010 Romero José Miguel February 14, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090224023935/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/02/14/final_game_report_vs_san_jose.html February 24, 2009 dead mdy-all Following their activities in southern California, Sounders FC's returned to the Pacific Northwest to continue their training. On the evening of February 20, 2009, Sounders FC defeated the University of Portland Pilots 4–1. Nate Jaqua and Kasey Keller received a pregame ovation because they both had played collegiate soccer with the Pilots. Jaqua, along with trialist Jeff Clark, Fredy Montero, and Brad Evans scored goals for Seattle.http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/02-February/University-of-Portland.aspx Seattle downs Pilots, 4–1 February 17, 2010 Gaschk Matt February 20, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC February 24, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090224082112/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/02-February/University-of-Portland.aspx dead Two days later, the club played their first preseason match at Qwest Field as they defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 4–0. Forwards Nate Jaqua and Fredy Montero scored two goals apiece.http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/02-February/Whitecaps.aspx Jaqua scores two in 4–0 victory over Whitecaps February 17, 2010 Gaschk Matt February 22, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC February 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090226153616/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/02-February/Whitecaps.aspx dead Next the club traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina where they continued training and played 4 more preseason matches. Seattle played the first of these matches against Estudiantes de La Plata on February 27, who they lost to 1–3.http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/02/27/sounders_fc_moves_to_6-1_in_ex.html Sounders FC moves to 6–1 in exhibition season February 20, 2010 Romero José Miguel February 27, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090503065308/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/02/27/sounders_fc_moves_to_6-1_in_ex.html May 3, 2009 dead mdy-all On February 28, Sounders FC had their first tie of the preseason, 1–1 against CED, a team made up of local free agent players.http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/02/28/first_tie_of_the_preseason.html First tie of the preseason February 20, 2010 Romero José Miguel February 28, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090302105205/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/02/28/first_tie_of_the_preseason.html March 2, 2009 dead mdy-all The club defeated Argentine second division opponents Tristán Suárez 5–0. Michael Fucito, Fredy Montero, Brad Evans and Zach Scott and Sebastian Le Toux all scored in the victory.http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/03/03/ssfc_moves_to_7-1-1.html SSFC moves to 7–1–1 February 20, 2010 Romero José Miguel March 3, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090525064919/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/03/03/ssfc_moves_to_7-1-1.html May 25, 2009 dead mdy-all One day later, due to heavy rain, an exhibition match against Gimnasia La Plata was canceled.http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/03/04/sounders_fc_v_gimnasia_la_plat.html Sounders FC v. Gimnasia La Plata rained out February 20, 2010 Romero José Miguel March 4, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20120224180025/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/03/04/sounders_fc_v_gimnasia_la_plat.html February 24, 2012 dead mdy-all In the club's final preseason match in Argentina, they faced reserve players of River Plate on March 5. They were held scoreless by River Plate with a final score of 1–0.http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/03/05/river_plate_1_sounders_fc_0.html River Plate 1, Sounders FC 0 February 20, 2010 Romero José Miguel March 5, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20120224180031/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/03/05/river_plate_1_sounders_fc_0.html February 24, 2012 dead mdy-all After completing training exercises in Argentina, the club returned to Seattle for the remainder of the preseason. On March 9, Designated Player Freddie Ljungberg joined practice for the first time. Ljungberg had missed most of the preseason due to hip surgery he had undergone in December.Romero José Miguel Freddie Ljungberg likely to miss opener and possibly more http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008833837_sounders10.html The Seattle Times March 10, 2009 February 20, 2010 On March 12, Sounders FC played their final preseason match against the Colorado Rapids of the MLS at Qwest Field. Seattle lost 1–0 on a penalty kick by Colorado's Conor Casey.http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/03/12/rapids_1_sounders_fc_0.html Rapids 1, Sounders FC 0 Romero José Miguel March 12, 2009 The Seattle Times February 20, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20090523055202/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/03/12/rapids_1_sounders_fc_0.html May 23, 2009 dead mdy-all Seattle finished their preseason with a record of 7 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie.March 16, 2009 Sounders FC News & Notes—March 16 https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/sounders-fc-news-notes-march-16 MLSsoccer.com February 24, 2025 March thumb|right|Red Bull New York kick-off to start the 2009 MLS season against Seattle Prior to the first game of the season, all 22,000 season ticket packages offered by the team were sold, giving the team the most season ticket holders in Major League Soccer.http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/03-March/Home-Opener-Sold-Out.aspx Sounders FC Sells Out Home Opener March 3, 2009 Sounders FC Public Relations March 2, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC https://web.archive.org/web/20090305003745/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/03-March/Home-Opener-Sold-Out.aspx March 5, 2009 live On March 19, Seattle Sounders FC began their first regular season with a 3–0 win over the New York Red Bulls. Fredy Montero scored the first regular season goal in team history, finishing a movement from Sebastien Le Toux and Osvaldo Alonso in the 12th minute. Montero assisted Brad Evans' goal, and also scored the team's third goal. Kasey Keller, a veteran American goalkeeper who had played his entire career abroad, made his MLS debut at 39 years of age, and made two saves to register the team's first regular season shutout.http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/03-March/Game-1.aspx Sounders FC win inaugural game Matt Gaschk March 19, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC April 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100406042745/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/03-March/Game-1.aspx April 6, 2010 live On March 24 Seattle signed Kevin Forrest as a Senior Developmental player after he was released by Colorado.http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/03-March/Kevin-Forrest.aspx Sounders FC Signs Kevin Forrest May 3, 2009 March 24, 2009 SoundersFC.com https://web.archive.org/web/20090327053030/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/03-March/Kevin-Forrest.aspx March 27, 2009 live mdy On March 28 Sounders FC continued the success of their fast start with a second consecutive home shutout, defeating Real Salt Lake 2–0. Designated player Freddie Ljungberg made his first regular season appearance as a substitute in the 61st minute of play. Nate Jaqua scored in the 17th minute, and Fredy Montero scored his league leading third goal of the season in the 77th minute.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008945892_sounders30.html Sounders FC one of only two perfect teams in MLS Romero José March 29, 2009 The Seattle Times April 11, 2010http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/03-March/Game-2.aspx Seattle blanks Real Salt Lake Matt Gaschk March 28, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC April 11, 2010 April 1, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090401222108/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/03-March/Game-2.aspx dead March saw Montero winning Player of the Week honors for week 1 and Keller for week 2.http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/seattles-montero-wins-player-week Seattle's Montero wins Player of Week January 23, 2010 Major League Soccer April 11, 2010 June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/seattles-keller-week-2-player-week Seattle's Keller is Week 2 Player of Week January 23, 2010 Major League Soccer April 11, 2010 June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Montero won Goal of the Week for the first two games and was named the Player of the Month.http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/forward-montero-earns-player-month Forward Montero earns Player of Month January 23, 2010 Major League Soccer April 11, 2010 June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes April After their first two victories at home, Sounders FC played their first away game in history against Toronto FC. The Sounders expected a challenging away environment but were victorious were able to win in another 2–0 shutout. Montero missed the match due to illness. Soon after, reports out of Seattle linked Montero to a sexual assault case with an unidentified woman. In a statement made by Sounders publicist, Montero asserted that the allegations stemmed from a disagreement in which he sought to end the relationship.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008990345_sounders06.html The Seattle Times Agent defends Sounders FC soccer star Fredy Montero April 6, 2009 February 16, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101013141813/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008990345_sounders06.html October 13, 2010 and a police inquiry resulted in no charges being filed. After winning their first three games, Seattle Sounders FC suffered their first competitive loss at home against the Kansas City Wizards. Kasey Keller was sent off in the 29th minute for a handball outside the 18-yard box, as the Sounders fell 1–0 to the Wizards. The following week they lost at Chivas USA. Chris Eylander was scored on twice while covering the goal during Keller's suspension. The Sounders again failed to score. The Sounders returned to their winning ways in a 2–0 home win against the San Jose Earthquakes.Miller Peter April 26, 2009 Back in stride, Sounders beat San Jose, 2-0 http://crosscut.com/2009/04/27/seattle-sounders/18976/ Crosscut.com dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090531181734/http://crosscut.com/2009/04/27/seattle-sounders/18976/ May 31, 2009 April 24, 2023 April 28 was the beginning of the team's Open Cup campaign. Schmid asserted that the competition was important and won the first of two qualifying rounds 4–1 against Real Salt Lake.http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/04/27/sigi_schmid_quotes_4-27-09.html Sigi Schmid quotes, 4–27–09 July 5, 2009 José Miguel Romero April 27, 2009 Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20120224175029/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/04/27/sigi_schmid_quotes_4-27-09.html February 24, 2012 dead mdy The Sounders have played home games at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. The facility is older and smaller than Qwest Field but the Sounders say the atmosphere is better for smaller cup matches.http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlesports/archives/169659.asp Colorado coach miffed at Sounders' playing facility July 5, 2009 Greg Johns May 27, 2009 SeattlePI.com https://web.archive.org/web/20090531183912/http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlesports/archives/169659.asp May 31, 2009 live mdy May The following 5 weeks the Sounders managed to gain 5 points in the standings as they tied each game. First, a 1–1 tie at the Chicago Fire in which striker Fredy Montero was sent off in the 48th minute for an elbow to the face of Gonzalo Segares while both players went up for a ball in the air.http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20090502&content_id=247563&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp Fire settle for draw with Sounders FC May 3, 2009 McDill Kent May 3, 2009 MLSNet.com https://web.archive.org/web/20090506035049/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20090502&content_id=247563&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp May 6, 2009 dead mdy-all Then another 1–1 tie the next week at home against the Los Angeles Galaxy in which yet another red card was issued, to James Riley this time, in the 57th minute for a "phantom blow" to Mike Magee as the two got into a scrum.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009203803_sounders11.html Sounders FC sees red in rough 1–1 draw with L.A. Galaxy June 1, 2009 Romero José Miguel May 11, 2009 Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090513133635/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009203803_sounders11.html May 13, 2009 live mdy Two more away ties followed, first against FC Dallas 1–1 and then another at Colorado, 2–2. Ljungberg missed three games during this period due to migraine headaches.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009282172_sounders31.html Sounders FC misses chances, finishes with fifth straight draw Romero Jose May 31, 2009 The Seattle Times On May 31, Sounders FC then returned home for their fifth consecutive draw in league play, a 1–1 score against the Columbus Crew in which Tyrone Marshal was ejected in the 92nd minute when he threw what the referee believed was a punch at Steven Lenhart in retaliation for an elbow. The Sounders accumulated another three yellow cards throughout the match.http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/mobile/?type=story&id=2009282172 Sounders FC misses chances, finishes with fifth straight draw June 1, 2009 Romero José Miguel May 30, 2009 Seattle Times https://archive.today/20090814050604/http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/mobile/?type=story&id=2009282172 August 14, 2009 live Ruiz Don June 1, 2009 Sounders worn down by red cards and ties https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/soccer/mls/sounders-fc/article31749606.html The News Tribune January 2, 2026 Jaqua's goal received Goal of the Week honors. On May 26, the Sounders qualified for the U.S. Open Cup by defeating the Colorado Rapids 1–0 at Starfire. June Seattle started June with a 1–0 loss at Chivas. Their penalty woes continued as Jhon Kennedy Hurtado accumulated his fifth yellow card and Nate Jaqua received two yellow cards resulting in them both being suspended for the next game. After the first 12 games of the season, Sounders FC were in 5th place overall and were tied for the league lead with 5 red card ejections and 6 disciplinary suspensions. On June 13, in a rematch with San Jose, Sounders FC began a stretch where 4 of their next 5 games would be played in front of their home crowd at Qwest Field. The match was the first to be counted for the supporter sponsored Heritage Cup. Ljungberg and Montero both scored as the Sounders prevailed with a 2–1 victory. On June 10 Lamar Neagle was signed as a Senior Developmental player on the official roster.http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/06-June/Lamar-Neagle.aspx Sounders FC signs local product Lamar Neagle June 11, 2009 June 10, 2009 SoundersFC.com https://web.archive.org/web/20090612230300/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/06-June/Lamar-Neagle.aspx June 12, 2009 live mdy On June 17, the Sounders blew a 3–1 lead to tie against D.C. United by a score of 3–3. The match was the sixth draw in eight regular season matches.http://www.seattlepi.com/soccer/407347_sounders18.html Sounders angered by 3–3 draw with D.C. United Johns Greg June 18, 2009 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer They drew again with a goal a piece at New York the following week. In week 23, the Sounders defeated the Rapids who had been undefeated in the previous eight games. Jaqua set up the first goal by Montero. Jaqua then scored twice off of assists from Montero to end the game 3–0.http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=262211&cc=5901 https://web.archive.org/web/20120112132753/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=262211&cc=5901 dead January 12, 2012 Seattle 3–0 Colorado: Jaqua and Montero star ESPN October 15, 2009 Jaqua's performance earned Goal of the Week and Player of the Week. July On July 1, Sounders FC traveled to Portland and eliminated the Timbers of the USL in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. The game was played in front of an emotionally charged sold-out crowd.José Miguel Romero Sounders FC cuts down Portland 2–1 in spirited battle of Northwest rivals http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009409566_sounders02.html Seattle Times July 2, 2009 July 5, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090704213607/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009409566_sounders02.html July 4, 2009 Roger Levesque—a player Portland fans have had a particular dislike for – scored Seattle's first goal within the opening minute.http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2009/06/timberssounders_matchup_a_figh.html The Oregonian Timbers-Sounders matchup: a 'fight for every ball' June 29, 2009 The following week, in a quarterfinal match, Sounders FC defeated visiting Kansas City on a penalty kick in the 89th minute by Sebastien Le Toux.José Miguel Romero Sounders FC earns 1–0 victory over Kansas City Wizards in Open Cup http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009430839_sounders08.html The Seattle Times July 8, 2009 September 10, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090711160233/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009430839_sounders08.html July 11, 2009 It was announced in early July that the Sounders had signed left-footed Costa Rican defender Leonardo González to help at the left back position. The position had been a weak spot in Seattle's defense and filled by three separate players throughout the season.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009414215_sounders03.html Sounders FC signs Costa Rican defender Leonardo Gonzalez Jose Romero July 3, 2009 The Seattle Times dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090704235825/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009414215_sounders03.html July 4, 2009 On July 11, the Sounders hosted the Houston Dynamo at Qwest Field. Brian Schmetzer filled in for Schmid who was at his son's wedding. Ianni scored his first goal of the season on bicycle kick that would earn him the MLS goal of the Week.http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=261940&cc=5901 https://web.archive.org/web/20090715214750/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=261940&cc=5901 dead July 15, 2009 Seattle 2–1 Houston: Ianni's dramatic winner ESPN October 15, 2009 On the following Tuesday, the Sounders defeated the Dynamo at Starfire in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals. Houston led when Jaqua scored in the 89th minute. King scored a goal five minutes into extra time, thus sending the Sounders FC to the Open Cup finals against D.C. United.José Miguel Romero Sounders beat Dynamo in Open Cup semis, 2–1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009513240_apsocopencupdynamosounders1stldwritethru.html The Seattle Times July 21, 2009 September 10, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110604100157/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009513240_apsocopencupdynamosounders1stldwritethru.html June 4, 2011 On July 18, 2009, the Seattle Sounders lost 0–2 in a friendly game with Chelsea. All sections of the stadium were open and sold out with a crowd of 65,289 in attendance.Matt Gaschk 65,000 watch Chelsea FC top Sounders FC 2–0 http://www.soundersfc.com/Matchday/Matches/2009/Season/Chelsea.aspx Seattle Sounders FC July 19, 2009 July 19, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090706074729/http://www.soundersfc.com/Matchday/Matches/2009/Season/Chelsea.aspx July 6, 2009 live mdy The game was the first with the team for Chelsea's new manager, Carlo Ancelotti, and their new forward Daniel Sturridge.January 2020 Seattle finished July at home with a scoreless draw against Chicago. The Fire went a man down in the 54th minute but Ljungberg was ejected minutes later after protesting a yellow card for what the referee saw as diving in the penalty area.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009538525_sounders26.html Sounders FC plays the Chicago Fire to a scoreless tie Romero Jose July 26, 2009 The Seattle Times Keller and Ljungberg were named to the 2009 MLS All-Star Game by votes from fans. Ljungberg lead the MLS in total votes. Hurtado and Montero were later selected for the game held on July 29. Ljungberg missed the final shot in the loss which was decided by penalty kicks. He was later hospitalized due to another migraine. August thumb|right|alt=Several players in red uniforms and green uniforms in front of goal with a goalkeeper in black leaping with his hand hitting a soccer ball|Kasey Keller making a save against Toronto FC On August 2, the Sounders were shut out 4–0 by last-place San Jose. Riley received a red card in the 39th minute while the Earthquakes scored three times in the second half.http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2009Aug02/0,4670,SOCMLSSoundersFCEarthquakes,00.html Earthquakes beat Sounders to snap winless streak Fox News October 15, 2009 May 16, 2008 Although Seattle had won the previous two matches, San Jose won the Heritage Cup by goal differential since the first game was not included in the supporter created competition.http://www.soundersfc.com/Matchday/Matches/2009/Season/Game-19-at-San-Jose.aspx Seattle Falls To San Jose Gashk Matt Sounders FC October 15, 2009 August 5, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090805062917/http://www.soundersfc.com/Matchday/Matches/2009/Season/Game-19-at-San-Jose.aspx dead In the second international friendly of the season the Sounders lost against FC Barcelona 0–4 on August 5. The attendance set the state's record for a soccer match at 66,848. Thierry Henry compared the crowd to those in Europe and called the fans "amazing". Schmid expressed his hope that the fans were not disappointed by the loss and said "I hope they realize they got to watch a great team".Ruiz Don For Sounders, this year's friendlies may be difficult to top August 7, 2009 http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/soccer/story/836599.html The News Tribune August 24, 2009 https://archive.today/20130204121605/http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/soccer/story/836599.html February 4, 2013 dead mdy-all On August 8, Sounders FC received their third straight shutout in regular season play in a 1–0 loss at Salt Lake. Schmidt called it "a silly loss".http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009625771_sounders09.html Sounders FC shut out again Gustavson Jennifer August 8, 2009 The Seattle Times At Los Angeles on August 15, Seattle won for the first time on the road since April 4. Along with the Marshall, the match saw the Galaxy's Beckham and Lewis ejected in a two-goal shutout. Zakuani won Goal of the Week for his goal made after a run into the box and cross from Evans.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009670491_sounders16.html Sounders F.C. ends slump with win over Los Angeles Romero Jose August 15, 2009 The Seattle Times Seattle lost at New England 1–0. Ljungberg did not travel with the team due to what would be diagnosed as hypoglycemia.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009710055_sounders22.html Sounders FC's Freddie Ljungberg diagnosis: low blood sugar Romero Jose August 21, 2009 The Seattle Times September 2009 U.S. Open Cup Final When D.C. United won the US Soccer bidding process to host the tournament's final match,José Miguel Romero U.S. Open Cup has been battle, and that's just on final site http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009781867_sounders01.html The Seattle Times August 31, 2009 October 9, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090904214537/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009781867_sounders01.html September 4, 2009 Sounders FC general manager Adrian Hanauer expressed skepticism that D.C.'s bid to host the final had been better than the Seattle bid. He further noted that if Seattle had hosted the match, it likely would have sold out.Don Ruiz Hanauer defends Sounders' failed Open Cup bid http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2009/07/22/sounders_made_very_aggressive_bid_to_hos The News Tribune July 22, 2009 September 11, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090917052005/http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2009/07/22/sounders_made_very_aggressive_bid_to_hos September 17, 2009 dead mdy This prompted a pointed reply from D.C. United president Kevin Payne in which he argued that D.C. United had won the bidding process fairly and that he was offended by Hanauer's comments.Goff Steve Payne Responds to Sounders http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2009/07/payne_responds_to_sounders.html The Washington Post July 23, 2009 September 11, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20120902091656/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2009/07/payne_responds_to_sounders.html September 2, 2012 dead mdy On the heels of this public disagreement, D.C. United launched a marketing campaign to sell more tickets to the match which included a web site heralding the club's history of titles as an original MLS franchise, WeWinTrophies.com; an open letter placed in local newspapers declaring that D.C. fans set the standard for support in the league and that Sounders FC and its fans did not think D.C. deserved to host; videos on the team's official blog from local celebrities urging fans to attend and ticket and concession specials for the game.Jose Romero U.S. Open Cup has been battle, and that's just on final site http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009781867_sounders01.html Seattle Times August 31, 2009 September 11, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090904214537/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009781867_sounders01.html September 4, 2009 On September 2, 2009, the U.S. Open Cup final was played in Washington D.C.'s RFK Stadium. Sounders FC prevailed 2–1 becoming the second MLS expansion team in league history (Chicago being the first) to win the Cup in their inaugural MLS season.José Miguel Romero Sounders FC win U.S. Open Cup http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009795563_sounders03.html The Seattle Times September 2, 2009 September 10, 2009 August 2025 Significance thumb|275px|right|Sounders FC recorded the highest average attendance during the 2009 season (regular and overall).http://soccernet.espn.go.com/stats/attendance?league=usa.1&year=2009&seasontype=1&cc=3888 USA Major League Soccer – Attendance – 2009 ESPN Soccernet February 16, 2010 May 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110525222034/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/stats/attendance?league=usa.1&year=2009&seasontype=1&cc=3888 dead League attendance recordAndrew Winner Home crowd gives Sounders FC big boost http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/home-crowd-gives-sounders-fc-big-boost Major League Soccer October 25, 2009 April 11, 2010 June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Fan culture and demographicshttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2010642923_fanssounders31.html Fanatomy | Part 5: Record-setting first season puts Sounders FC fans on world's soccer map Jerry Brewer December 30, 2009 The Seattle Times February 20, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100105160756/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2010642923_fanssounders31.html January 5, 2010 dead Economic impacthttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2010203683_sounders05.html?prmid=obinsite Success story: Sounders FC has been winner on and off the field in first season Romero José Miguel November 4, 2009 The Seattle Times February 20, 2010 Leiweke recognized for successful expansion launch in a recessionhttp://seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2009/11/30/daily19.html Leiweke named PSBJ Executive of the Year George Erb Puget Sound Business Journal December 2, 2009 February 20, 2010 State Senate resolutionJosé Miguel Romero Kevin Forrest gets medal from Sounders FC http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2010035547_sounders10.html The Seattle Times October 9, 2009 January 25, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091013093020/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2010035547_sounders10.html October 13, 2009 Match results #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Tie 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA Preseason February 9, 2009 15:00 PST Seattle Sounders FC 1–3 Report Los Angeles Galaxy Montero 28 pen.Levesque 84Nyassi 90 Lewis 2 The Home Depot Center Carson, California W February 10, 2009 16:00 PST Seattle Sounders FC 0–2 Report Shandong Luneng Nyassi 56 75 Ventura College Ventura, California W February 11, 2009 19:00 PST Seattle Sounders FC 1–6 Report Ventura County Fusion Montero 7Zakuani 9 21Jaqua 43 44Levesque 83 Aghasyan 13 Ventura College Ventura, California W February 13, 2009 19:00 PST Seattle Sounders FC 3–2 Report San Jose Earthquakes Montero 11 44 Johnson 7 22Amarikwa 46 Alex G. Spanos Stadium San Luis Obispo, California L February 20, 2009 19:00 PST Seattle Sounders FC 1–4 Report Portland Pilots Jaqua 4Ianni 32Montero 70 pen.Evans 75 Emory 61 Merlo Field Portland, Oregon W February 22, 2009 12:00 PST Vancouver Whitecaps 4–0 Report Seattle Sounders FC Jaqua 37 39Montero 66 67 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington None (closed to the public) W February 27, 2009 11:00 UTC-2 Seattle Sounders FC 1–3 Report Estudiantes de La Plata Jaqua 46Montero 54 58 Marshall 20 o.g. Buenos Aires, Argentina W February 28, 2009 16:00 UTC-2 Seattle Sounders FC 1–1 Report CED Rosario Ferrerya 43 CED No. 11 53 pen. Buenos Aires, Argentina T March 3, 2009 10:30 UTC-2 Seattle Sounders FC 0–5 Report Tristán Suárez Fucito 25Montero 33Evans 38Scott 43Le Toux 89 Buenos Aires, Argentina W March 5, 2009 9:30 UTC-2 Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 Report River Plate Lizio 89 Buenos Aires, Argentina L March 12, 2009 19:00 PDT Colorado Rapids 0–1 Report Seattle Sounders FC Casey 38 pen. Qwest Field Seattle, Washington None (closed to the public) L MLS regular season 2009 Major League Soccer season Seattle Sounders FC March 19, 2009 18:00 PDT 3–0 Report New York Red Bulls Montero 12 75Alonso 13Evans 25Hurtado 32Nyassi 67 Goldthwaite 21 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 32,523 Jair Marrufo W March 28, 2009 19:30 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 2–0 Report Real Salt Lake Jaqua 17Alonso 21Montero 77 Beckerman 10Morales 22Olave 45 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 28,548 Baldomero Toledo W April 4, 2009 15:00 EDT Toronto FC 0–2 Report Seattle Sounders FC Brennan 44Cronin 51 Ljungberg 15Hurtado 29Zakuani 45Riley 61Scott 86 BMO Field Toronto, Ontario Canada 20,658 Mark Geiger W April 11, 2009 19:30 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 0–1 Report Kansas City Wizards Evans 4Keller 0 29 Jewsbury 4Kraus 71Arnaud 80Hartman 91 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 28,746 Abiodun Okulaja L April 18, 2009 19:30 PDT Chivas USA 2–0 Report Seattle Sounders FC Lillingston 20Riley 32 o.g.Chijindu 84Trujillo 86 Scott 45 Montero 47 The Home Depot Center Carson, California 15,463 Alex Prus L April 25, 2009 19:30 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 2–0 Report San Jose Earthquakes Alonso 30 Zakuani 42 Evans 50 Convey 4 Garcia 41 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 28,838 Kevin Stott W May 2, 2009 19:30 CDT Chicago Fire 1–1 Report Seattle Sounders FC Soumare 55Pappa 68Rolfe 95+ Marshall 1 74Montero 0 48Riley 95+ Toyota Park Bridgeview, Illinois 10,288 Jasen Anno T May 10, 2009 12:00 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 1–1 Report Los Angeles Galaxy Le Toux 22Evans 45Riley 1 57 57Ljungberg 58Jaqua 80 Gordon 32 35 Magee 59Sanneh 61Miglioranzi 83 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 29,025 Tim Weyland T May 16, 2009 19:30 CDT FC Dallas 1–1 Report Seattle Sounders FC Rocha 20 48+Saragosa 75Guarda 80 Hurtado 18Zakuani 48+Marshall 64 Pizza Hut Park Frisco, Texas 8,247 Terry Vaughn T May 23, 2009 19:30 MDT Colorado Rapids 2–2 Report Seattle Sounders FC Clark 26Casey 47Ihemelu 67 Montero 17Jaqua 28 76Hurtado 57Vagenas 61 Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, Colorado 16,528 Hilario Grajeda T May 30, 2009 19:30 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 1–1 Report Columbus Crew Vagenas 37 Jaqua 58 Hurtado 68 Ljungberg 89 Marshall 0 92+ Moreno 12 Schelotto 73 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 29,126 Michael Kennedy T June 6, 2009 19:30 PDT Chivas USA 1–0 Report Seattle Sounders FC Lillingston 26 38Trujillo 90 Ianni 48Jaqua 2 54 88Hurtado 81 The Home Depot Center Carson, California 13,117 Kevin Stott L June 13, 2009 19:30 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 Report San Jose Earthquakes Ljungberg 42 94+ Evans 43 Montero 59 74 Pitchkolan 16 Corrales 34 Ribeiro 50 Huckerby 68 Wondolowski 92+ Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 28,999 Silviu Petrescu W June 17, 2009 19:30 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 3–3 Report D.C. United Alonso 38 Burch 45 o.g. Montero 57 Pontius 34 Gomez 63 Jakovic 84 Marshall 87 o.g. Namoff 92+ Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 29,104 Ricardo Salazar T June 20, 2009 19:30 EDT New York Red Bulls 1–1 Report Seattle Sounders FC Kandji 11Goldthwaite 36Angel 40 Montero 48+Marshall 83 Giants Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey 14,313 Paul Ward T June 28, 2009 13:00 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 3–0 Report Colorado Rapids Ljungberg 19 Montero 23 Jaqua 48 68 Evans 71 Ihemelu 17 Mastroeni 29 Palguta 41 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 32,526 Alex Prus W July 11, 2009 13:00 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 Report Houston Dynamo Montero 32Hurtado 43Ianni 46Vagenas 64Wahl 66 Davis 12Waibel 71Kamara 90 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 32,404 Mark Geiger W July 25, 2009 12:00 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 0–0 Report Chicago Fire Hurtado 28Ianni 57Ljungberg 2 59 59 Segares 39Thorrington 2 40 54 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 32,405 Baldomero Toledo T August 2, 2009 12:00 PDT San Jose Earthquakes 4–0 Report Seattle Sounders FC Alonso 2 o.g.Hernandez 27Huckerby 37 78Glen 54Wondolowski 84 85 Ianni 22Riley 0 33Montero 35 Buck Shaw Stadium Santa Clara, California 9,919 Paul Ward L August 8, 2009 19:00 MDT Real Salt Lake 1–0 Report Seattle Sounders FC Mathis 11Findley 62Beckerman 65 Hurtado 76 Rio Tinto Stadium Sandy, Utah 14,193 Kevin Stott L August 15, 2009 20:00 PDT Los Angeles Galaxy 0–2 Report Seattle Sounders FC DeLaGarza 14Beckham 0 17Lewis 0 79Kirovski 94+ Zakuani 22Montero 54 81Marshall 2 65 76 The Home Depot Center Carson, California 20,162 Ricardo Salazar W August 20, 2009 19:00 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 0–1 Report New England Revolution Gonzalez 40 Montero 54 Nyassi 86 Joseph 21 Ralston 43 Jankauskas 47+ Heaps 49+ Reis 65 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 32,705 Baldomero Toledo L August 23, 2009 19:30 CDT Houston Dynamo 1–1 Report Seattle Sounders FC Boswell 19Cameron 36 Levesque 13Jaqua 70 Robertson Stadium Houston, Texas 17,063 Alex Prus T August 29, 2009 13:00 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 0–0 Report Toronto FC Ljungberg 73 Attakora 41Gomez 67De Rosario 67 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 32,679 Jorge Gonzalez T September 12, 2009 19:30 EDT D.C. United 1–2 Report Seattle Sounders FC Wallace 54 57 Quaranta 62 John 93+ Zakuani 5 Montero 84 RFK Memorial Stadium Washington, D.C. USA 19,592 Silviu Petrescu W September 19, 2009 12:00 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 0–0 Report Chivas USA Alonso 40Marshall 78Jaqua 86 Jazic 34Nagamura 43Saragosa 0 71Trujillo 76Santos 77 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 32,719 Terry Vaughn T September 26, 2009 19:30 EDT New England Revolution 2–1 Report Seattle Sounders FC Joseph 51 pen. 87 Montero 5Jaqua 92+ Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts 15,961 Steven DePiero L October 3, 2009 19:30 EDT Columbus Crew 0–1 Report Seattle Sounders FC Moreno 55O'Rourke 65Lenhart 95+ Levesque 36Marshall 84 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, Ohio 14,372 Ricardo Salazar W October 17, 2009 19:30 CDT Kansas City Wizards 2–3 Report Seattle Sounders FC Hercegfalvi 51Wolff 53 Marshall 27Vagenas 45Levesque 69Jaqua 76 CommunityAmerica Ballpark Kansas City, Kansas 10,135 Mark Geiger W October 24, 2009 19:30 PDT Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 Report FC Dallas Alonso 57Evans 60 84Jaqua 61 Harris 14 38Pearce 26Ihemelu 70 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 33,108 Baldomero Toledo W MLS Cup Playoffs 2009 MLS Cup Playoffs October 29, 2009 19:00 PDT Conf. Semifinals Seattle Sounders FC 0–0 Report Houston Dynamo Montero 16Alonso 64Evans 68 Onstad 16Mullan 71Chabala 75 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 35,807 Ricardo Salazar T November 8, 2009 15:00 CST Conf. Semifinals Houston Dynamo 1–0 yes 1–0 Report Seattle Sounders FC Chabala 44Cameron 94+Ching 96 Marshall 24Riley 0 120Ljungberg 121 Robertson Stadium Houston, Texas 27,465 Jorge Gonzalez L U.S. Open Cup 2009 U.S. Open Cup April 28, 2009 19:00 PDT Qualification Seattle Sounders FC 4–1 Report Real Salt Lake Ianni 20Le Toux 25 pen. 55Nyassi 27 71King 53 Johnson 32Olave 41 Starfire Sports Complex Tukwila, Washington 3,890 W May 26, 2009 19:00 PDT Qualification Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 Report Colorado Rapids Forrest 62 Harvey 78 Starfire Sports Complex Tukwila, Washington 4,007 Tony Russo W July 1, 2009 19:00 PDT Third round Portland Timbers (USL-1) 1–2 Report Seattle Sounders FC Hayes 26Mandjou 43McManus 61 Ianni 5Levesque 1King 26Nyassi 59Riley 93+ PGE Park Portland, Oregon 16,382 Yeder Reyes W July 7, 2009 19:00 PDT Quarterfinals Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 Report Kansas City Wizards Montero 79Le Toux 89 pen. Hirsig 1 76 92+ Starfire Sports Complex Tukwila, Washington 4,352 Abiodun Okulaja W July 21, 2009 19:00 PDT Semifinals Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 yes Report Houston Dynamo Jaqua 62Hurtado 2 67 110Marshall 80Jaqua 89King 95 James 30Boswell 30Akinbiyi 32Davis 43Mullan 70Chabala 90 Starfire Sports Complex Tukwila, Washington 4,895 Edvin Jurisevic W September 2, 2009 19:30 EDT Final D. C. United 1–2 Report Seattle Sounders FC Wicks 0 69Simms 89 Ianni 25Gonzalez 49Montero 67Vagenas 79Levesque 86 RFK Stadium Washington, D.C. 17,329 Alex Prus W Friendlies July 18, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC 0–2 Report Chelsea Sturridge 12Lampard 35 91+ Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 65,289 Carlos Vences L August 5, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC 0–4 Report FC Barcelona Fucito 83 Messi 21 41Busquets 31Jeffrén 75Pedro 89 Qwest Field Seattle, Washington 66,848 Mark Geiger L Competitions Standings Western Conference SEA 5 Overall SEA 8 Summary 7 2 6 21 10 5 5 5 17 19 October 24, 2009 MLSNet.com (archived January 19, 2010) March 2014 table b Round Stadium H /H /A /H /A /H /A /H /A /A /H /A /H /H /A /H /H /H /A /A /A /H /A /H /A /H /A /A /A /H Result W /W /W /L /L /W /D /D /D /D /D /L /W /D /D /W /W /D /L /L /W /L /D /D /W /D /L /W /W /W Conference 1 /1 /1 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /3 /3 /3 /3 /3 /3 /2 /2 /2 /4 /2 /3 /4 /3 /3 /3 /5 /4 /4 /3 Overall 1 /1 /1 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /3 /4 /5 /5 /4 /4 /3 /2 /3 /4 /6 /4 /5 /6 /5 /5 /5 /6 /5 /5 /4 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 October 25, 2009 MLS December 2010 Squad Statistics are from all MLS matches. Ages are as of March 19, 2009 (the date of their season opener). Source: MLSNet.com Sounders FC Stats. Last updated: October 4, 2009. NatNoPlayerAgePosStartsAppsGAAcquiredUSA 2 FucitoMike Fucito 198504202009 03 19 1985 03 29FW 0 0 0 0 0 0 SuperDraftUSA 3 EvansBrad Evans 198504202009 03 19 1985 04 20MF 23 25 2 2 4 0 Expansion DraftUSA 4 IanniPatrick Ianni 198506152009 03 19 1985 06 15DF 10 17 1 2 3 0 TradeUSA 5 WahlTyson Wahl198402232009 03 19 1984 02 23DF 9 11 0 0 1 0 Expansion DraftCUB 6 AlonsoOsvaldo Alonso198511112009 03 19 1985 11 11MF 24 25 1 3 4 0 SignedUSA 7 RileyJames Riley198210272009 03 19 1982 10 27DF 26 26 0 4 3 2 Expansion DraftUSA 8 VagenasPeter Vagenas197802062009 03 19 1978 02 06MF 8 13 0 2 3 0 Expansion DraftFRA 9 Le TouxSébastien Le Toux198401202009 03 19 1984 01 20FW 15 26 1 3 0 0 Signed from USL SoundersSWE 10 LjungbergFreddie Ljungberg197704162009 03 19 1977 04 16MF 19 20 2 5 6 1 Signed Designated PlayerCOD 11 ZakuaniSteve Zakuani198802092009 03 19 1988 02 09FW 22 27 4 4 1 0 SuperDraftUSA 12 SturgisNathan Sturgis198707062009 03 19 1987 07 06DF 5 9 0 0 0 0 Expansion DraftJAM 14 MarshallTyrone Marshall197411122009 03 19 1974 11 12DF 23 24 1 1 6 2 TradeUSA 15 KingStephen King198603062009 03 19 1986 03 06MF 3 10 0 0 0 0 Expansion DraftUSA 16 BrownEvan Brown198705012009 03 19 1987 05 01DF 0 0 0 0 0 0 SuperDraftCOL 17 MonteroFredy Montero198707262009 03 19 1987 07 26FW 25 25 12 6 5 1 Signed On LoanUSA 18 KellerKasey Keller196911292009 03 19 1969 11 29GK 27 27 0 0 0 1 SignedCRC 19 GonzálezLeonardo González198011212009 03 19 1980 11 21DF 9 9 0 0 1 0 SignedUSA 20 ScottZach Scott198007022009 03 19 1980 07 02DF 6 9 0 0 2 0 Signed from USL SoundersUSA 21 JaquaNate Jaqua198110282009 03 19 1981 10 28FW 25 26 7 7 6 1 Expansion DraftGAM 23 NyassiSanna Nyassi198901312009 03 19 1989 01 31MF 2 14 0 0 2 0 SignedUSA 24 LevesqueRoger Levesque198101222009 03 19 1981 01 22FW 2 12 1 0 1 0 Signed from USL SoundersPuerto Rico 26 GrahamTaylor Graham198006032009 03 19 1980 06 03DF 0 0 0 0 0 0 Signed from USL SoundersCOL 34 HurtadoJhon Kennedy Hurtado198405162009 03 19 1984 05 16DF 24 25 1 1 8 0 Signed 33 40 56 8 Goalkeepers NatNoPlayerAgeStartsAppsGAGAACSAcquiredUSA 1 EylanderChris Eylander198403142009 03 19 1984 03 141 1 2 2 0 Signed from USL SoundersUSA 18 KellerKasey Keller196911292009 03 19 1969 11 2927 27 23 0.87 10 SignedUSA 22 DragavonBen Dragavon198312312009 03 19 1983 12 310 1 1 1.53 0 MLS goalkeeper poolhttp://www.seattlepi.com/soccer/405079_dragavon13.html Keller's backup ready to step up for Sounders April 29, 2009 Johns Greg April 13, 2009 SeattlePI.comPUR 28 BossTerry Boss198403142009 03 19 1981 09 010 0 0 0 0 Signed 26 0.93 10 Transfers In 19 USA Kevin Forrest FW from Colorado Rapids, Free 27 USA Lamar Neagle MF Free 28 PUR GK Terry Boss Free 19 Costa Rica DF Leonardo González from Liberia Mia, Free Out USA Jeff Parke DF to Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Free 19 USA FW Kevin Forrest Released on waivers 13 NZL FW Jarrod Smith Released on waivers Player awards and honors MLS All-Stars 2009 MLS All-Star Game Kasey Keller – GK – First XI Freddie Ljungberg – MF – First XI Jhon Kennedy Hurtado – DF – Coach's selection Fredy Montero – FW – Coach's selection U.S. Open Cup Sebastian Le Toux – Player of the Round (Semifinals) http://thecup.us/semifinals-player-of-the-round-sebastien-le-toux/ Sounders' Le Toux lauded as Player of the Round October 11, 2009 Hakala Josh August 24, 2009 TheCup.us https://web.archive.org/web/20091107015821/http://thecup.us/semifinals-player-of-the-round-sebastien-le-toux/ November 7, 2009 live Fredy Montero – Player of the Round (Final)http://thecup.us/kasey-keller-named-thecup-us-player-of-the-tournament-fredy-montero-mvp-of-final/ Kasey Keller named TheCup.us Player of the Tournament, Fredy Montero MVP of Final October 11, 2009 Hakala Josh September 14, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091026041136/http://thecup.us/kasey-keller-named-thecup-us-player-of-the-tournament-fredy-montero-mvp-of-final/ October 26, 2009 live Kasey Keller – Player of the TournamentMatt Gaschk http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/09-September/Keller-wins-USOC-MVP.aspx SoundersFC.com September 8, 2009 September 10, 2009 Keller is Player of the Tournament= September 12, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090912025644/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2009/09-September/Keller-wins-USOC-MVP.aspx dead MLS Player of the WeekMLS Communications Department 2020 2020 Fact and Record Book https://mlssoccer.app.box.com/embed/s/dwrywjwe9quub1ft7db3agpw520ivxzr Major League Soccer April 24, 2023173 2009_Major_League_Soccer_season#Player_of_the_Week 2009 MLS Players of the Week Fredy Montero – Week 1 Kasey Keller – Week 2 Nate Jaqua – Week 15 MLS Player of the Month176 2009_Major_League_Soccer_season#Player_of_the_Month 2009 MLS Players of the Month Fredy Montero – March Freddie Ljungberg – October MLS Goal of the Week 2009_Major_League_Soccer_season#Goal_of_the_Week 2009 MLS Goals of the Week Fredy Montero – Week 1 Fredy Montero – Week 2 Nate Jaqua – Week 11 Nate Jaqua – Week 15 Patrick Ianni – Week 17 Steve Zakuani – Week 22 Nate Jaqua – Week 23 MLS Save of the Week 2009_Major_League_Soccer_season#Save_of_the_Week 2009 MLS Saves of the Week Kasey Keller – Week 10 Kasey Keller – Week 21 Tyrone Marshall – Week 29 MLS Newcomer of the Year165 MLS Newcomer of the Year Award Fredy Montero Golden Scarf Before each home game, Sounders FC honors a member of the community or special guest with a Golden Scarf. Date Opponent Recipient Notes March 19, 2009 New York Red Bulls Don GarberJosé Miguel Romero Sounders FC fans' passion bowls over commissioner http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008917847_sounders25.html Seattle Times March 24, 2009 May 3, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090430095955/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2008917847_sounders25.html April 30, 2009 dead mdy MLS Commissioner March 28, 2009 Real Salt Lake Jimmy Gabrielhttp://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/03/28/game_thread_sounders_fc-real_s.html Sounders FC vs. SJ Quakes game thread May 3, 2009 Romero Jose April 25, 2009 Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090330185549/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/03/28/game_thread_sounders_fc-real_s.html March 30, 2009 dead mdy-all NASL Sounders legend https://web.archive.org/web/20090714233057/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/03-March/090328-Jimmy-Gabriel.aspx July 14, 2009 April 11, 2009 Kansas City Wizards Robbie Bachhttp://blogs.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2009/04/11/counting_down_wizards_sounders_kickoff_a_30 Wizards 1, Sounders 0: Postgame discussion May 3, 2009 Ruiz Don April 13, 2009 TheNewsTribune.com https://web.archive.org/web/20090414123647/http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2009/04/11/counting_down_wizards_sounders_kickoff_a_30 April 14, 2009 dead mdy-all Microsoft executive https://web.archive.org/web/20090416052410/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/04-April/090411-Golden-Scarf.aspx April 16, 2009 April 24, 2009 San Jose Earthquakes Jimmy McAlisterhttp://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/04/25/sounders_fc_vs_sj_quakes_game.html Game thread, Sounders FC-Real Salt Lake May 3, 2009 Romero Jose March 28, 2009 Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090429093946/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/sounders/2009/04/25/sounders_fc_vs_sj_quakes_game.html April 29, 2009 dead mdy-all NASL Sounders legend https://web.archive.org/web/20090507190149/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/04-April/090425-Golden-Scarf.aspx May 7, 2009 May 10, 2009 Los Angeles Galaxy Meredith Teague 2009 NCAA Div II soccer National Player of the Year https://web.archive.org/web/20100408234054/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/05-May/090510-Golden-Scarf.aspx April 8, 2010 May 31, 2009 Columbus Crew Jim Morahttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009281780_golden_scarf_presentation.html Golden Scarf presentation June 1, 2009 Romero Jose May 31, 2009 Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090630171102/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009281780_golden_scarf_presentation.html June 30, 2009 live mdy Seahawks head coach June 13, 2009 San Jose Earthquakes Fred Mendozahttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009336311_lineups_lineups_tonights_lineu.html Lineups lineups, tonight's lineups June 13, 2009 Romero Jose June 13, 2009 Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090617061409/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009336311_lineups_lineups_tonights_lineu.html June 17, 2009 live mdy Seattle Public Stadium Authority (Qwest Field) chairman June 17, 2009 D.C. United Sue Bird & Swin Cashhttp://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlesports/archives/171562.asp Golden Scarf awarded to Bird and Cash June 18, 2009 Edelman Byron June 18, 2009 SeattlePI.com https://web.archive.org/web/20090624212002/http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlesports/archives/171562.asp June 24, 2009 live mdy WNBA Seattle Storm team https://web.archive.org/web/20100408235223/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/06-June/090617-Golden-Scarf.aspx April 8, 2010 June 28, 2009 Colorado Rapids Lorenzo Romarhttp://blogs.thenewstribune.com/uwsports/2009/06/28/romar_receives_sounders_golden_scarf Romar receives Sounders' Golden Scarf July 4, 2009 Ruiz Don June 28, 2009 The News Tribune June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes UW Men's Basketball coach https://web.archive.org/web/20100408234813/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/06-June/090628-Golden-Scarf.aspx April 8, 2010 July 11, 2009 Houston Dynamo Doug Andreassen Washington Youth Soccer President July 18, 2009 Chelsea Dale Chihulyhttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009495781_game_thread_sounders_fc_vs_che.html Game thread, Sounders FC vs. Chelsea July 18, 2009 Romero Jose July 18, 2009 The Seattle Times https://archive.today/20120714092033/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009495781_game_thread_sounders_fc_vs_che.html July 14, 2012 live mdy Glass artist, creator of the sculpture presented to friendly opponents https://web.archive.org/web/20100407093532/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/07-July/090718-Golden-Scarf.aspx April 7, 2010 July 25, 2009 Chicago Fire Mike Ryanhttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009538162_the_banners_at_qwest.html The banners at Qwest July 26, 2009 Romero Jose July 25, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20120201112441/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009538162_the_banners_at_qwest.html February 1, 2012 live mdy First U.S. women's national soccer team coach https://web.archive.org/web/20090801051719/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/07-July/090725-Golden-Scarf.aspx August 1, 2009 August 5, 2009 FC Barcelona Bill Russellhttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009606556_sounders_fc-fc_barcelona_game.html Sounders FC-FC Barcelona game thread August 8, 2009 Romero Jose August 5, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20090808193731/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009606556_sounders_fc-fc_barcelona_game.html August 8, 2009 live mdy NBA Hall of Famer and Seattle resident https://web.archive.org/web/20120106210040/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/08-August/090805-Barca.aspx?suu=1 January 6, 2012 August 20, 2009 New England Revolution John Nordstromhttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009702325_game_thread_sounders_fc_vs_rev.html Game thread, Sounders FC vs. Revs August 24, 2009 Romero Jose August 20, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20110604092559/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009702325_game_thread_sounders_fc_vs_rev.html June 4, 2011 live mdy https://archive.today/20130202203704/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/08-August/090820-Golden-Scarf.aspx NASL Sounders co-founder August 29, 2009 Toronto FC Michelle Akershttp://blogs.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2009/08/29/p44781 Portgame discussion: Sounders 0, Toronto 0 August 30, 2009 Ruiz Don August 29, 2009 The News Tribune https://web.archive.org/web/20100111183309/http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2009/08/29/p44781 January 11, 2010 dead mdy-all https://archive.today/20120910094955/http://www.soundersfc.com/media-library/Videos/Features/2009/08-August/090829-Golden-Scarf.aspx Former US Women's National Team striker September 19, 2009 Chivas USA Alan Hintonhttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009901416_honoring_the_sounders_past_and.html Honoring the Sounders past, and celebrating the Cup September 20, 2009 Romero Jose September 19, 2009 The Seattle Times https://web.archive.org/web/20110604102608/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009901416_honoring_the_sounders_past_and.html June 4, 2011 live mdy Former coach of NASL Sounders References Seattle Sounders FC Seattle Sounders FC Category:Seattle Sounders FC seasons Seattle Sounders Category:U.S. Open Cup champion seasons Category:2009 in Seattle