Obafemi Martins has been Shanghai’ed, literally. The 31-year-old Nigerian is headed to the Chinese Super League’s Shanghai Shenhua, freeing up a designated player spot.
Author: Andrew Harvey
Andrew Harvey
A lifelong student of soccer whose passion for it outstrips his ability, Harvey is happy to return to the Cascadian mecca of The Beautiful Game. A Seattle native, Harvey was lured into the field of sports media by the high salaries and fast cars that are all too commonplace for sportswriters. As a student at Carleton (MN.) College, he worked as a writer, broadcaster and producer for the sports information department. Harvey graduated from Carleton magna cum laude in history and theatre in 2015. Harvey also worked for the North American Soccer League’s Minnesota United FC, contributing to televised broadcasts from the control room. After completing an internship with Sportspress Northwest, he covers the Sounders and UW men’s basketball as well as contributing coverage on the Seahawks and Mariners.
The Huskies need strong performances at Utah Wednesday and Colorado Saturday to create separation between themselves and the rest of the conference.
Takeaway They hung with No. 23 Arizona all the way to the end in front of a raucous 9,266 Saturday, but the Washington Huskies came up short against the senior-laden Wildcats, 77-72 (box). Arizona’s Ryan Anderson rampaged his way to a double-double with 22 points and 15 rebounds, eight on the offensive end.
A career night from freshman Dejounte Murray and a late contribution from Andrew Andrews were the difference-makers in a poorly officiated game Wednesday.
At the conference season’s mid-point, the young Huskies continue to hack with impunity on defense. Washington leads Division I with 36 disqualifications. The next most has 23.
After leaving the Sounders in 2011, Erik Friberg wandered the European soccer world, eager for a return to Seattle. The call came last summer. He stayed on — for a start at the beginning.
Freshman Matisse Thybulle chose to stay close to home, then found a surprising family at Montlake, where he’s a defensive standout trying to turn the corner with his offensive game.
At 19, Cristian Roldan started 11 games for the Sounders. But in his second year, the former Huskies star may have to slow his expectations as midfield veterans return to health.
Mercer Island’s Jordan Morris went against the historical trend of young American soccer stars. He passed on an offer from a European team to stay home with the Sounders.
The preseason starts Friday, and the Sounders had many goings and comings. Here’s a look at who’s aiming to play where as the pursuit begins to take away the MLS Cup from Portland.