MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Game Notes - Sounders FC Vs. New York Red Bulls

Published on April 1, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release


Winner of its last four regular season matches dating back to last season, the Seattle Sounders FC gets a visit from a club which is beginning to regain its footing, the New York Red Bulls. Sounders FC and the Red Bulls, each victorious in their opening MLS game, meet on Saturday night on the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Seattle (1-0-0), which defeated Philadelphia Union, 2-0, in MLS First Kick 2010, seeks to mimic the 3-0-0 start of its inaugural season with another win this week. Three of the ensuing four matches will be played on the road.

New York (1-0-0) beat Chicago, 1-0, last Saturday for its first opening-day win since 2004, and did so before a near capacity crowd at its beautiful new stadium, Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.

In some ways the two sides have switched roles since their first face-off about a year ago. On March 19, 2009, Seattle was the untested, enigmatic team while New York was settled and coming off an appearance in MLS Cup 2008. Sounders FC prevailed, 3-0, and went on to make the playoffs and win the U.S. Open Cup.

The Red Bulls plummeted to the bottom of the table, finishing with only five wins in 2009. They have since hired a new coach, overhauled their roster and moved from cavernous Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands to the new state-of-the-art, soccer-specific facility.

Seattle's regular season win streak dates back to October 3, 2009 and a 1-0 win at Columbus. Victories over Kansas City and Dallas followed at the end of the season.

Sounders FC travels to Sandy, Utah, on April 10 for defending MLS Cup champion Real Salt Lake's home opener at 6 p.m. PT.

To purchase tickets to future home games, call 1-877-MLS-GOAL, visit www.SoundersFC.com, any Ticketmaster outlet or the Qwest Field Box office.

Broadcast Information (all times Pacific)

National TV: Fox Soccer Channel

Talent: Todd Grisham, Brian Dunseth, Christopher Sullivan, Mark Rogondino

Local Radio: KIRO 97.3FM

Talent: Arlo White

Pregame Radio Talent: Alan Hinton with Matt Johnson

Spanish Local Radio: Ke Buena 1210AM

Talent: Rene Aleman, Noe Menendez and Victor Hernandez

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