Pounded on the road by the Rams’ Aaron Donald and the Packers B.J. Raji, Drew Nowak survived a cruel baptism to get his first home start Sunday against the Bears.
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.
In a make-or-break Champions League match, the Sounders used a mixture of experienced defenders and midfield depth to beat a young Whitecaps side and advance.
It was all smiles and hugs when Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor turned up at training Wednesday to end his lockout after a night flight from Los Angeles.
Despite needing a win to stay in the CONCACAF Champions League Wednesday, Sunday’s league match against Sporting Kansas City likely will take priority for the Sounders’ top players.
Making his first start, Andreas Ivanschitz notched his first goal and the Sounders their first road win since May 16 with a 3-0 win over the Whitecaps that also secured the Cascadia Cup.
The loss of Roman Torres for the season (knee) is the worst of several health problems in the Sounders’ back line ahead of a key match in Vancouver Saturday.
Forced to use subs early due to injuries to Evans, Torres and Valdez, Seattle gets road draw in San Jose after Martins’ brilliant equalizer in 82nd minute.
Signed to a three-year, $18 million contract in May, Cary Williams has some Byron Maxwell-sized shoes to fill in while holding off younger Tharold Simon at right cornerback.
Sigi Schmid rejoined the team after his health-related absence, but won’t travel, at doctor’s request, to San Jose for Saturday’s crucial match up against the Earthquakest.
The Dempsey-Martins combo provides a spark in 2-1 Sounders triumph over Toronto; Sigi Schmid out of action over health issue, expected back next week.