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Sounders Use Internet & Technology to Upgrade Broadcasts in 2006

April 6, 2006 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Seattle Sounders News Release


(Seattle, Wash.) - - The Seattle Sounders announced today the launch of a new online digital play-by-play broadcast in 2006. Starting with the home opener on May 13th against the Minnesota Thunder, the Sounders' new internet broadcast will sound like ''air-waved'' radio, and be streamed around the world from the team's website, www.seattlesounders.net.

''After looking at our radio broadcasts over the past few years and after determining, among other things, online digital broadcasts would sound clearer than air wave radio, we decided to make a change in 2006,'' said Sounders Assistant Manager Bart Wiley.

''We'll maintain the same high quality play-by-play programming and talent, but this year, broadcast home games only through the Sounders website,'' said Terry Ryan, executive producer of Sounders Radio. ''Now we'll deliver Sounder action to a wider audience with the expanded reach of the internet and advanced, state of the art digital audio technologies.''

''Fans who like listening to the game while attending matches at Qwest Field will still be able to listen to traditional radio broadcasts of Sounders action by tuning to 107.3 FM,'' added Ryan.

The technological advancement now allows Sounders fans to enjoy a clear broadcast of every home match from anywhere in the world.

When the Sounders are on the road, fans can listen to the following streamed broadcasts by respective home teams - Charleston Battery - www.charlestonbattery.com Montreal Impact - www.montrealimpact.com or www.cjad.com Rochester Raging Rhinos - www.rhinossoccer.com Vancouver Whitecaps - www.whitecapsfc.com or www.mojoradio.ca

The Sounders are currently collaborating with other USL clubs who do not have radio play-by-play to develop broadcasting possibilities for those select games. For example when the Sounders travel to Minnesota on June 24th, former Thunder broadcaster Chris Lidholm will call the action exclusively for Seattle fans listening through www.seattlesounders.net. Stay tuned to www.seattlesounders.net for updates and information regarding Sounder broadcasts in non-broadcasting USL cities.

The 2005 USL First Division Champion Sounders defend their 2005 title beginning April 23rd in Minnesota, and return to Qwest field on May 13th. Season ticket opportunities are running out - for schedules, ticket and player information, please visit www.seattlesounders.net.

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