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Seattle Sounders FC
2010 season
General managerAdrian Hanauer
Head coachSigi Schmid
StadiumQwest Field
Major League SoccerConference: 4th
Overall: 6th
MLS Cup PlayoffsConference Semifinals
U.S. Open CupWinners
CONCACAF Champions LeagueGroup stage
La Manga Cup5th
Top goalscorerFredy Montero (10)
Steve Zakuani (10)
Highest home attendance36,386 (Aug. 28 vs. Chicago)
Lowest home attendance35,924 (Apr. 17 vs. Kansas City)
Average home league attendance36,174
Biggest winLeague: 4–0 at Columbus (Sep. 18)[1]
Biggest defeatLeague: 0–4 vs. LA Galaxy (May 8)[1]
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The 2010 Seattle Sounders FC season was the club's second season in Major League Soccer, the top tier of professional soccer in the United States. It was the 30th season played by a team bearing the Sounders name.

The Sounders opened the regular season with a 2–0 victory over expansion side Philadelphia Union on March 25, 2010, at Qwest Field in Seattle. They closed out the regular season on October 23, 2010, with a 1–2 loss to the Houston Dynamo. Seattle qualified for the playoffs but lost to the Los Angeles Galaxy in the Western Conference Semifinals.

In addition to MLS play, the Sounders defended their U.S. Open Cup title by defeating the Columbus Crew in the final played at Qwest Field. Seattle also participated in their first CONCACAF Champions League as a MLS club and defeated El Salvadorian club Isidro Metapán in the preliminary round to qualify for the group stage. The Sounders lost all but one of their group stage matches and finished at the bottom of Group C.

Background

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See also: 2009 Seattle Sounders FC season

The 2010 season is the second season for Seattle Sounders FC who began play in 2009 as the league's 15th team. Seattle is the defending champion of the U.S. Open Cup. In their inaugural season, Sounders FC became the second MLS expansion team in league history (Chicago was first) to win the U.S. Open Cup tournament in their first season.[2] They did so by defeating D.C. United 2–1 on the road at RFK Stadium.[2][3] In winning the U.S. Open Cup tournament, Sounders FC qualified for the preliminary round of the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League.

In 2009 Sounders FC became the second MLS expansion team in league history (Chicago again was first) to qualify for the playoffs in their first season.[4] Seattle finished the regular season with a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 11 ties and set an all-time MLS record for average attendance of 30,943 fans per game.[5][6] Sounders FC's inaugural season came to an end in the 2009 MLS Cup Playoffs when they lost in the conference semifinals to the Houston Dynamo with a 1–0 aggregate score in a two-legged series.[7] During the 2009 season, all 15 Sounders FC MLS regular season home matches, their home playoff match, and their 4 home U.S. Open Cup matches (played at Starfire Sports Complex) were sold out.[8] Ahead of the club's second MLS season, the total allotment of 32,000 season tickets were sold out—an increase of 10,000 from the 2009 season.[9][10]

Review

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Preseason

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On November 25, 2009, Sebastian Le Toux was drafted away from Seattle by the Philadelphia Union as part of the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft,[11] and waived midfielder Michael Fucito and defenders Evan Brown and Lamar Neagle.[12] Le Toux had been acquired the previous year as Sounders FC's first ever signing.[13]

Seattle's preseason was broken up into two stages. The team went to Arizona for preseason fitness and then to Murcia in Spain for the La Manga Cup, a preseason tournament.[14] [15]

In the 2010 MLS SuperDraft the Sounders chose UCLA forward David Estrada in the first round, Villanova midfielder/forward Mike Seamon in the second round, and San Diego State midfielder Jamel Wallace.[16] On March 4, the club announced the signing of Swiss International striker Blaise Nkufo. He will be joining the club after the FC Twente season is over and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[17] On March 11, the inaugural Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield preseason match was played against the Portland Timbers continuing the Portland-Seattle rivalry. Seattle lost to Portland 1–0 in front of 18,606 supporters while rain poured down.[18]

March

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Fans in a stadium display a large banner. In the center is a picture of Thor wearing a green jersey and smashing the Union logo. It reads "Smash the Union" in the center, "Seattle" vertically on the left, and "Sounders" on the right.
The Emerald City Supporters display their tifo before the first game of the 2010 MLS season at Qwest Field between Seattle Sounders FC and the Philadelphia Union.

Seattle was chosen for the second consecutive season to host MLS First Kick, the first match of the MLS season, which was held on Thursday, March 25 and nationally televised on ESPN2.[19][20] Joe Roth, Sounders FC Majority Owner stated, "Being selected to participate in the first match of the season is a testament to the passion and energy of our fans."[20] Their opponent was the expansion franchise Philadelphia Union, the league's 16th team as they played in their inaugural match.[19] Seattle won the match 2–0 with goals scored by Brad Evans in the 12th minute and Freddy Montero in the 43rd minute. The attendance of 36,241 set a team record for an MLS regular-season or postseason game.[21]

April

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On April 2, Sounders FC hosted the New York Red Bulls for their second league match. New York prevailed 1–0 with Macoumba Kandji scoring the lone goal off a corner kick. Seattle had several scoring chances later including a club record 12 corner kicks, but was unable to equalize.[22]

On April 9, Seattle played their first road match of the season, facing the defending MLS Cup champion, Real Salt Lake, in Sandy, Utah. Sounders FC scored twice in the match, first on a Steve Zakuani counter-attack goal in the 11th minute and then again in the 73rd minute when Tyrone Marshall headed in a free kick from Freddie Ljungberg. Salt Lake was able to answer each with a goal of their own, the latter coming in the final moments of extra time. The match ended in a 2–2 draw.[23]

The following week, on April 17, Seattle returned home to face the undefeated Kansas City Wizards. The game appeared to be ending a scoreless tie until late substitute Michael Fucito scored his first career goal in 92nd minute of the match off a throw in from Brad Evans. Sounders FC defeated Kansas City 1–0.[24] The following week, Seattle had two road games in a 4-day period. First they traveled to Frisco, Texas to face FC Dallas on April 22. Steve Zakuani and Fredy Montero scored for Sounders FC while Jeff Cunningham scored two penalty kicks for Dallas, the second of which coming in extra time on a questionable call. The Dallas game ended in a 2–2 tie.[25] During the second leg of the road trip on April 25, Sounders FC was defeated 2–0 by Toronto FC at BMO Field. Seattle conceded their first ever goal to Toronto when Dwayne De Rosario scored in the 58th minute. He later assisted O'Brian White on a second goal in the 76th minute.[26]

May

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Sounders FC began May with a tie at home against the Columbus Crew. Steve Zakuani scored an early breakaway goal in the 8th minute to take the lead. However, Seattle's stoppage time problems continued as the Crew's Steven Lenhart scored off a header in the first minute of stoppage time before the half. The game ended 1–1.[27]

We're in this for the long haul. We need them (the fans) to be in it for the long haul. That wasn't Sounders soccer. And it was quite frankly embarrassing, humiliating, and they don't deserve that.

Adrian Hanauer, Seattle Sounders FC owner and General Manager regarding the refund for the LA match[28]

The following week, on May 8, Sounders FC hosted the Los Angeles Galaxy. Seattle's continued inability to score and their recent trend of defensive breakdowns culminated in an embarrassing 4–0 loss to the Galaxy. This was Seattle's worst ever defeat at home and it was played in front of a team record attendance for a regular season match of 36,273 fans.[29] Sounders FC newcomer Miguel Montaño made his debut with the club in the defeat to the Galaxy.[30] The day after the lopsided defeat to Los Angeles, Sounders FC owner Adrian Hanauer announced a refund for all 32,000 season ticket holders for the embarrassment and indicated that changes were in the works for the club.[28]

Sounders FC regrouped from the difficult loss to LA the next week when they visited the New York Red Bulls. Fredy Montero's absence from the starting lineup was a surprising change in the match. Montero, however, was subbed on late in the game and provided the winning goal in the 85th minute for a 1–0 victory.[31] During the first game of the 2010 Heritage Cup on May 22, the team lost 1–0 to the San Jose Earthquakes at Qwest. Chris Wondolowski scored 11 minutes in the match, lengthening the "scoring drought" for the Sounders FC at home.[32][33]

Three days later, May 26, the team participated in their first friendly match of the season, winning it 3–0 in a shutout against Boca Juniors. Roger Levesque, Pat Noonan and Mike Seamon each scored goals, the latter in his debut for the team.[34] The team ended the month with another 1–0 loss on May 29, this one against the Colorado Rapids, on the road; Conor Casey scored the only goal of the match.[35]

June

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James Riley fights Jordan Graye of D.C. United for ball possession on June 10.

The Sounders FC began June with a 3–0 win against the New England Revolution at home, ending the scoreless pattern. Leo González scored in the fifth minute and started a 3-goal streak. Steve Zakuani volleyed in another goal in the 24th minute off of a kick by Brad Evans. The final goal of the match was scored by Fredy Montero in the 42nd minute, while the second half was more defensive.[36] During the final MLS match before the World Cup break, D.C. United defeated the team 3–2 in a nationally televised game. Chris Pontius scored all three of D.C.'s goals, two in the first half and one in the second. In the 90th minute, James Riley scored a goal and was accompanied by Montero's goal one minute later.[37]

After the World Cup break, the Sounders FC went to play the Philadelphia Union at the new PPL Park in front of a crowd of 18,755 during a humid day. Pat Noonan scored the first ever goal at the stadium shortly before halftime, putting the team ahead 1–0. Former Sounders FC player Sebastian Le Toux scored the equalizer on a penalty kick in the 55th minute and later assisted in the two following goals in the 79th and 84th minutes, making the team lose 3–1 to the Union.[38]

The Sounders FC began their U.S. Open Cup defense in a rematch against rivals to the south Portland Timbers at a sold-out PGE Park. Nate Jaqua scored in the 13th minute, but Portland's Bright Dike scored the equalizer in the 37th minute. The game was tied 1–1 and went into the franchise's first penalty shootout. Defender Zach Scott scored the final penalty to give the team a 4–3 win on penalties.[39]

July

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Two men in blue and green soccer uniforms. One has the ball at his feet and is looking upfield.
Miguel Montaño and James Riley during the match against Dallas

The Sounders FC went down to Carson, California on July 4 to play the Los Angeles Galaxy, who they previously lost to 4–0 at home in May.[29] The game was also the first game for Landon Donovan and Edson Buddle since the World Cup. LA took an early lead, with Buddle scoring off a corner by Donovan in the 18th minute, followed by a goal by Juninho in the 48th minute. Steve Zakuani scored the team's only goal of the match, in the 66th minute, before an own goal by James Riley in the 78th minute.[40]

After the loss to LA, both teams traveled to the Starfire Sports Complex for a rematch, in the U.S. Open Cup. The game was scoreless until Nate Jaqua scored in the 50th minute, repeating in the 62nd minute. The game ended in a 2–0 victory for the Sounders FC, ensuring a semifinal spot against Chivas USA.[41] The following Sunday, the team played their first post-World Cup home game against FC Dallas, drawing 1–1 in front of a crowd of 36,091. Montero headed in the ball in the 14th minute to lead 1–0. In the 56th minute, Miguel Montaño, playing in his first MLS start, was sent off the field and the Sounders FC played a man down for the rest of the match, eventually conceding a goal by David Ferreira in the 87th minute.[42]

Following the tie to FC Dallas, the team traveled east to play D.C. United, who they previously lost to 3–2 at home in June. The game remained scoreless until the 89th minute, when Roger Levesque headed in the game winner, winning 1–0 and ending a 4-game MLS winless streak.[43] During the second and final friendly of the season, the Sounders FC suffered a 2–1 loss to Celtic F.C. in front of a crowd of 45,631 at home. In the 30th minute, goalkeeper Terry Boss was sent off after tripping Georgios Samaras and Fredy Montero was taken out of the game to make way for the debut of third goalkeeper Jordan Jennings. Samaras converted a penalty kick and was joined by a goal by Paddy McCourt for a 2–0 lead for Celtic. David Estrada attempted to tie it up in the 64th minute, but the game ended at 2–1.[44]

The team returned to action on July 25 at home against the Colorado Rapids in a game nationally televised on Fox Soccer Channel. Steve Zakuani got the Sounders on the board in the eighth minute, but Colorado's Omar Cummings answered thirty seconds later, technically in the ninth. Zakuani converted an opportunity in the 18th minute. The game ended 2–1, before the second-largest crowd of the season, 36,333.[45] The Sounders continued their winning streak at home with a 1–0 victory against Isidro Metapán in the CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round. Seven yellow cards were given, four of which to the team, and the game was scoreless at halftime. Substitute Fredy Montero shot from 35 yards out in the 60th minute and the ball bounced into the net.[46]

Uruguay midfielder Álvaro Fernández was signed on July 29,[47] meanwhile Freddie Ljungberg was traded to the Chicago Fire on July 30.[48] After Fernández addition the trade of Ljungberg, the team won 1–0 in San Jose by a header in the 26th minute by Fredy Montero.[49]

August

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The Sounders began August at Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador, El Salvador against Isidro Metapán for the second match of a two-legged series for the preliminary round of the CONCACAF Champions League, which they led 1–0 on aggregate.[46] Anel Canales of Metapán scored in the 17th minute and Metapán led 1–0 at halftime. Newly signed midfielder Álvaro Fernández headed a pass from James Riley in the 74th minute, which equalized the score and let the team advance 2–1 on aggregate.[50]

After the win over Metapán, the team returned home to a 2–0 win over the Houston Dynamo. The match remained scoreless at halftime, meanwhile two Sounders were given yellow cards: Sanna Nyassi and James Riley. Blaise Nkufo was also given a yellow card minutes into the second half and two Houston players also received them. In the 64th minute, Fredy Montero received a goal kick from Kasey Keller and scored, giving the team a 1–0 lead. Álvaro Fernández made the lead 2–0 shortly after subbing on in the 88th minute.[51]

The following Saturday, the Sounders traveled to the Home Depot Center to play against Chivas USA. The game ended in a 0–0 draw, with Jeff Parke earning his first yellow card of the season in the 89th minute and Leo González was sent off, along with Mariano Trujillo of Chivas in the 91st minute after aggressive play.[52]

On August 28, Freddie Ljungberg returned to Qwest Field as a member of the visiting Chicago Fire. While Ljungberg was applauded before and after the game, the crowd jeered each time he touched the ball. In a rough first half that included 19 combined fouls and three yellow cards, Chicago struck first when Jeff Parke was deemed to have handled the ball in his own penalty area. John Thorrington converted the penalty in the 28th minute. Seattle responded soon thereafter with Fredy Montero scoring in the 36th minute with a far post strike to beat Sean Johnson. The teams stayed level through the second half and into stoppage time. In the 92nd minute, however, James Riley took a quick throw in on the right side to Nathan Sturgis who found Montero open on the far post. Montero headed the ball down and past the Chicago goalkeeper for the game-winner making the final scoreline 2–1.[53]

September

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We're very excited. We want to sell out Qwest and we want to be able to hoist the trophy in front of all of those people.

Sigi Schmid, Seattle Sounders FC head coach regarding playing for the U.S. Open Cup final at home[54]

September would see Seattle playing matches in three competitions, six matches away from Seattle, and eight matches total. Continuing their U.S. Open Cup defense, Seattle took on Chivas USA at the Starfire Sports Complex on September 1. In front of a crowd of 4,547, the Sounders secured a 3–1 victory and their place in the 2010 U.S. Open Cup final.[54]

On September 4, the Sounders traveled to Gillette Stadium to face the New England Revolution. Following an altercation between Patrick Ianni and Shalrie Joseph, New England scored three goals in 11 minutes to win the match by a score of 3–1[55]

Returning to Qwest Field, the Sounders played to a 0–0 draw with Real Salt Lake on September 9.[56]

Sounders owners chartered an airplane to take the team to Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá in San José, Costa Rica to face C.D. Saprissa in Champions League play on September 14. Leo Gonzalez was sent off in the 38th minute and the home side capitalized on the man advantage to win the match 2–0[57]

The team flew directly from San José to face the Columbus Crew on September 18. Striker Blaise Nkufo scored his first goal as a Sounder and added two more to record a hat trick. Nathan Sturgis converted a penalty kick after Sanna Nassi was fouled in the penalty area to make the final score 0–4.[58]

Again chartering a plane for the Champions League campaign, on September 22 Seattle flew to Monterrey, Mexico to face C.F. Monterrey of the Mexican Primera División at Estadio Tecnológico. With an own goal from Monterrey midfielder Hiram Ricardo Mier and a goal from Michael Fucito just before halftime, Seattle had a 0–2 lead going into the second half and it looked that Seattle might become the first MLS team to win a match in Mexico. Seattle could not maintain the lead though, and gave up three goals in a span of four minutes. Monterrey won the match 3–2[59]

Continuing their travels, the Sounders again flew directly to their next destination. This time, to face the Chicago Fire, they flew directly to Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois on September 25. Kasey Keller was tested repeatedly but kept a clean sheet and Blase Nkufo scored in the 88th minute to give the Sounders the 0–1 win.[60]

In their final match of the month, on September 29, Sounders FC returned home face C.D. Marathón in Champions League play. The Sounders recorded their first points in group play as Michael Fucito scored goals in the 21st and 68th minutes. Even though the Sounders earned three points, they were eliminated from the competition due to the 2–2 draw between Monterrey and Saprissa.[61]

October

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The month of October started off with the Sounders needing only two wins to qualify for the playoffs. They would need to win against incoming Toronto FC, whom were looking for one of the final seeds in the playoffs, and then travel out to Kansas City to take on the Wizards, another team longing for postseason action.

On October 2, a 3–2 victory over the Reds gave Rave Green one win closer to post-season action. Seattle would then travel out to Kansas City and nab a 2–1 victory, securing the Sounders playoff action. Goals from Gambian international Sanna Nyassi and Uruguayan international, Álvaro Fernández led the Sounders over the Wizards.

From there, the Sounders would take a comfortable 2–1 victory over Chivas USA before losing their season finale in Houston 1–2.[62]

Finishing 6th overall, Seattle won the fourth-seed in the Western Conference championship in the MLS Cup playoffs going against Supporters' Shield-winners, Los Angeles Galaxy. The Sounders hosted the first game in front of a crowd of 35,000; the highest ever for a quarterfinal match in MLS playoff history. The records were hindered, thanks to a 38th-minute goal from Golden Boot-runner up, Edson Buddle; who scored a volley from a third of the pitch out that caught Kasey Keller off-guard.[63] The Sounders would then head into Los Angeles down a goal in the aggregate series.

November

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On November 7, the Sounders traveled out to Los Angeles to take on the Galaxy. Down 1–0, the Sounders were hoping to salvage this by rallying to overcome the deficit. It seemingly faded off thanks to a pair of early first half goals from the Galaxy's Omar Gonzalez and Edson Buddle, giving the Galaxy a 3-0 aggregate lead over the Sounders.

Throughout most of the game the Sounders continuously pressed the Galaxy hoping to pull close to their lead. Steve Zakuani managed to score a late 85th-minute goal, but it was too little too late as the Galaxy would defeat the Sounders 3–1 on aggregate.[64]

Match results

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  Win   Tie   Loss

Preseason

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February 11, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC United States 3–2 Canada Vancouver Whitecaps Casa Grande, Arizona
10:30 PDT Neagle 49'
Nyassi 50' 88'		 Report Stewart 36'
Toure 39'
Akwari Yellow card 65'		 Attendance: 60
February 24, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC United States 1–3 Denmark FC Midtjylland Murcia, Spain
70 minute game Zakuani 50' Report Nworuh 45' 54' 58' Stadium: La Manga Stadium
March 6, 2010 Vancouver Whitecaps Canada 0–0 United States Seattle Sounders FC Burnaby, Canada
16:00 PDT Stewart Yellow card 9'
Hirano Yellow card 60'		 Report Stadium: Swangard Stadium
Attendance: 3,895
March 12, 2010 Sounders FC Reserves United States 4–0 United States Seattle University Seattle, Washington
Levesque 5' 19'
Fucito 15'
Ianni 50'		 Report Stadium: Qwest Field

La Manga Cup

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See also: 2010 La Manga Cup
February 18, 2010 Rosenborg BK Norway 3–0 United States Seattle Sounders FC Murcia, Spain
18:00 UTC Moldskred 2'
Skjelbred 18'
Moldskred Yellow card 24'
Prica 66'		 Report Ianni Yellow card 51' Stadium: La Manga Stadium
February 21, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC United States 2–0 Norway Stabæk Fotball Murcia, Spain
6:00 PT Montero 30'
Levesque 42'
Riley Yellow card 49'		 Report Stadium: La Manga Stadium
February 25, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC United States 1–0 Norway SK Brann Murcia, Spain
Vagenas Yellow card 81'
Neagle 84'		 Report Sævarsson Yellow card 26'
Austin Yellow card 70'		 Stadium: La Manga Stadium

Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield

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See also: Seattle Sounders FC Community Shield
March 11, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC United States 0–1 United States Portland Timbers Seattle, Washington
18:00 PDT Report Obatola 44'
Marcelin Yellow card 70'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 18,606
Referee: Elias Bazakos

MLS regular season

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March 25, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 2–0 Philadelphia Union Seattle
18:55 PDT Evans 12'
Montero 43'		 Report Califf Yellow card 1'
Ståhl Yellow card 22' Yellow-red card 39'
Myrie Yellow card 63'
Moreno Yellow card 86'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,241
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
April 3, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 0–1 New York Red Bulls Seattle
19:30 PDT Ljungberg Yellow card 10'
Riley Yellow card 63'		 Report Petke Yellow card 35'
Kandji 21'
Kandji Yellow card 62'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,066
Referee: Kevin Stott
April 10, 2010 Real Salt Lake 2–2 Seattle Sounders FC Sandy, Utah
17:00 MDT Johnson 53'
Wingert Yellow card 59'
Saborio 94+'		 Report Zakuani 11'
Marshall Yellow card 56' 72'		 Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 19,970
Referee: Abbey Okulaja
April 17, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 Kansas City Wizards Seattle
12:00 PDT Riley Yellow card 29'
Zakuani Yellow card 37'
Fucito 92'		 Report Auvray Yellow card 72' Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 35,924
Referee: Jair Marrufo
April 22, 2010 FC Dallas 2–2 Seattle Sounders FC Frisco, Texas
17:00 PDT John Yellow card 7'
Cunningham 27' (pen.) 94+' (pen.)		 Report Marshall Yellow card 21'
Zakuani 37'
Montero Yellow card 44' 55'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,512
Referee: Terry Vaughn
April 25, 2010 Toronto FC 2–0 Seattle Sounders FC Toronto, Canada
11:00 PDT Šarić Yellow card 14'
Usanov Yellow card 17'
Cann Yellow card 52'
De Rosario 58'
White 75'		 Report Nyassi Yellow card 41' Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 18,394
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
May 1, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 1–1 Columbus Crew Seattle
19:30 PDT Zakuani 4' Report O'Rourke Yellow card 28' Yellow-red card 85'
Lenhart 45'
Carroll Yellow card 59'
Schelotto Yellow card 87'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,219
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
May 8, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 0–4 Los Angeles Galaxy Seattle
13:00 PDT Hurtado Yellow card 37'
González Yellow card 47+'
Marshall Yellow card 62'		 Report Kirovski 22'
Gonzalez 52'
Dunivant 57'
Bowen Yellow card 64'
Donovan 67'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,273
Referee: Kevin Stott
May 15, 2010 New York Red Bulls 0–1 Seattle Sounders FC Harrison, New Jersey
16:30 PDT Hall Yellow card 35'
Borman Yellow card 39'
Stammler Yellow card 71'		 Report Marshall Yellow card 71'
Montero 85'
Zakuani Yellow card 93+'		 Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 17,900
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
May 22, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 0–1 San Jose Earthquakes Seattle, Washington
Report Wondolowski 11'
Johnson Yellow card 34'
Convey Yellow card 77'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 35,953
Referee: Alex Prus
May 29, 2010 Colorado Rapids 1–0 Seattle Sounders FC Commerce City, Colorado
Mastroeni Yellow card 47+'
Casey 63' Yellow card 92+'
Wynne Yellow card 71'		 Report González Yellow card 46+'
Ianni Yellow card 52'
Ljungberg Yellow card 52'		 Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Attendance: 18,116
June 5, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 3–0 New England Revolution Seattle
19:30 PDT González 5' Yellow card 36'
Zakuani 24'
Montero 42'		 Report Gibbs Yellow card 3'
Niouky Yellow card 64'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,344
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
June 10, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 2–3 D.C. United Seattle
19:00 PDT Ljungberg Yellow card 43'
Riley 90+'
Montero 91+'		 Report Pontius Yellow card 24' 39' 44' 79'
Najar Yellow card 62'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,146
Referee: Michael Kennedy
June 27, 2010 Philadelphia Union 3–1 Seattle Sounders FC Chester, Pennsylvania
14:00 PDT Le Toux 55' (pen.)
Fred 79'
Mwanga 84'		 Report Ianni Yellow card 20'
Noonan 44'		 Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 18,755
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
July 4, 2010 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–1 Seattle Sounders FC Carson, California
19:30 PDT Donovan 19'
Juninho 48'
Riley 77' (o.g.)
Cazumba Yellow card 89'		 Report Zakuani 66'
Marshall Yellow card 82'		 Stadium: Home Depot Center
Attendance: 27,000
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
July 11, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 1–1 FC Dallas Seattle
19:30 PDT Montero 14'
González Yellow card 51'
Montaño Red card 57'		 Report Ferreira Yellow card 34' 87'
Hernandez Yellow card 49'
Shea Yellow card 57'
McCarty Yellow card 76'
Pearce Yellow card 84'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,091
Referee: Kevin Stott
July 15, 2010 D.C. United 0–1 Seattle Sounders FC Washington, D.C.
17:00 PDT James Yellow card 54' Report Levesque 89' Stadium: RFK Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 13,716
Referee: Alex Prus
July 25, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 Colorado Rapids Seattle
19:30 PDT Zakuani 8' 17'
Alonso Yellow card 90'		 Report Cummings 9' Yellow card 29'
Smith Yellow card 58'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,333
Referee: Yader Reyes
July 31, 2010 San Jose Earthquakes 0–1 Seattle Sounders FC Santa Clara, California
19:00 PDT Cronin Yellow card 15'
Corrales Yellow card 80'		 Report Montero 26'
Alonso Yellow card 90+'		 Stadium: Buck Shaw Stadium
Attendance: 10,351
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
August 8, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 2–0 Houston Dynamo Seattle, Washington
20:00 PDT Nyassi Yellow card 28'
Riley Yellow card 32'
Nkufo Yellow card 50'
Montero 64'
Sturgis Yellow card 70'
Fernández 88'		 Report Chabala Yellow card 59'
Mullan Yellow card 59'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,111
Referee: Michael Kennedy
August 14, 2010 Chivas USA 0–0 Seattle Sounders FC Carson, California
20:00 PDT Trujillo Red card 91+' Report Parke Yellow card 89'
González Red card 91+'		 Stadium: The Home Depot Center
Attendance: 13,839
Referee: Alex Prus
August 28, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 Chicago Fire Seattle, Washington
19:30 PDT Montero Yellow card 24' 36' 90+1'
Nkufo Yellow card 43'
Jaqua Yellow card 90'		 Report Kinney Yellow card 22'
Thorrington 28' (pen.)
Ljungberg Yellow card 83'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,386
Referee: Ramon Hernandez
September 4, 2010 New England Revolution 3–1 Seattle Sounders FC Foxborough, Massachusetts
16:30 PDT Tierney 70'
Perović 73' Yellow card 84'
Dube 81'		 Report Zakuani 59'
Montero Yellow card 66'
Riley Yellow card 71'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 13,124
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
September 9, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 0–0 Real Salt Lake Seattle, Washington
16:30 PDT report Saborio Yellow card 54' Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,078
Referee: Paul Ward
September 18, 2010 Columbus Crew 0–4 Seattle Sounders FC Columbus, Ohio
16:30 PDT Report Nkufo 4' 39' 75'
Sturgis 42' (pen.)
Scott Yellow card 77'
Parke Yellow card 89'		 Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 17,144
Referee: Jair Marrufo
September 25, 2010 Chicago Fire 0–1 Seattle Sounders FC Bridgeview, Illinois
7:00PM CDT Thorrington Yellow card 27'
Pappa Yellow card 69'		 Report Nkufo 89' Stadium: Toyota Park
Attendance: 17,477
Referee: Jason Anno
October 2, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 3–2 Toronto FC Seattle, Washington
12:30 PDT Zakuani 21'
Nkufo 26'
Nyassi 59'		 Report DeRosario 16'
Barrett Yellow card 25' 88'
Gargan Yellow card 33'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,079
Referee: Mark Geiger
October 9, 2010 Kansas City Wizards 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC Kansas City, Kansas
Bunbury Yellow card 63'
Arnaud Yellow card 81' 84' (pen.)		 Report Alonso Yellow card 28'
Montero Yellow card 60'
Nyassi 66'
Fernández 78'
Jaqua Yellow card 81'		 Stadium: CommunityAmerica Ballpark
Attendance: 11,522
Referee: Kevin Stott
October 15, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 Chivas USA Seattle, Washington
20:00 PDT Zakuani 9'
Alonso 25'
Zakuani Yellow card 59'
Montero Yellow card 84'		 Report Nagamura Yellow card 26'
Padilla 90'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,356
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
October 23, 2010 Houston Dynamo 2–1 Seattle Sounders FC Houston, Texas
Cameron 27'
Weaver Yellow card 33'
Weaver 46'		 Report Riley 11'
Parke Yellow card 28'
Zakuani Yellow card 35'
González Yellow card 41'		 Stadium: Robertson Stadium
Attendance: 23,990
Referee: Kevin Stott

MLS Playoffs

[edit]
See also: 2010 MLS Cup Playoffs
October 31, 2010 Conf. Semifinals Seattle Sounders FC 0–1 Los Angeles Galaxy Seattle
17:00 PDT Montero Yellow card 49'
Nkufo Yellow card 93'		 Report Buddle 38'
Juninho Yellow card 48'
Kovalenko Yellow card 65'
Kirovski Yellow card 82'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 35,521
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
November 7, 2010 Conf. Semifinals Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1
(3–1 agg.)		 Seattle Sounders FC Carson, California
18:00 PDT Beckham Yellow card 8'
Buddle 19'
Gonzalez 27'		 Report Ianni Yellow card 65'
Zakuani 86'		 Stadium: Home Depot Center
Attendance: 27,000
Referee: Baldomero Toledo

U.S. Open Cup

[edit]
See also: 2010 U.S. Open Cup
June 30, 2010 Third round Portland Timbers 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(3–4 p)		 Seattle Sounders FC Portland, Oregon
7:30 PM PDT Suzuki Yellow card 23'
Dike 37'
Thompson Yellow card 39'		 Report Jaqua 13'
Riley Yellow card 23'
Graham Yellow card 43' Yellow-red card 101'
Nyassi Yellow card 58'		 Stadium: PGE Park
Attendance: 15,422
Referee: Ronald Lagraff
Penalties
Pore soccer ball with red X
DeMartin soccer ball with check mark
Danso soccer ball with check mark
Smith soccer ball with red X
Lopez soccer ball with check mark		 soccer ball with check mark Sturgis
soccer ball with check mark Zakuani
soccer ball with check mark Montero
soccer ball with red X Ianni
soccer ball with check mark Scott
July 7, 2010 Quarterfinals Seattle Sounders FC 2–0 Los Angeles Galaxy Tukwila, Washington
7:30 PM PDT Jaqua 50' 62'
Estrada Yellow card 89'		 Report Cazumba Yellow card 45'
Jordan Yellow card 70'
Gordon Yellow card 89'		 Stadium: Starfire Sports Complex
Attendance: 4,512
Referee: Jair Marrufo
September 1, 2010 Semifinals Seattle Sounders FC 3–1 Chivas USA Tukwila, Washington
7:30 PM PDT Jaqua 10' 92+'
Montero 59'
Alonso Yellow card 79'		 Report Nagamura Yellow card 51'
Padilla 66'		 Stadium: Starfire Sports Complex
Attendance: 4,547
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
October 5, 2010 Final Seattle Sounders FC 2–1 Columbus Crew Seattle, Washington
19:00 PM PDT Riley Yellow card 23'
Nyassi 38' 66' Yellow card 76'
Alonso Yellow card 72'		 Report Burns 24'
Francis Yellow card 28'
Carroll Yellow card 41'
Schelotto Yellow card 87'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 31,311
Referee: Michael Kennedy

CONCACAF Champions League

[edit]
See also: 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League

Preliminary round

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See also: 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round

Seattle earned a preliminary round spot in the 2010–11 edition of the CONCACAF Champions League by winning the 2009 U.S. Open Cup over D.C. United. It was the first time in club's history or in any previous Seattle Sounders franchise, that they entered an international competition such as the Champions League. The draw for the preliminary round took place on May 19, 2010, at the CONCACAF headquarters in New York City.[65] Seattle was paired against Isidro Metapán, a Salvadorian club that won the 2010 Salvadorian Clausura.

The two sides met in Seattle on July 28, 2010. The Sounders set another attendance record of 17,688; which became the highest crowd to watch a preliminary round draw in the Champions League, the number also remained the highest crowd an MLS-side drew for Champions League play for a month.[66] There, a 60th-minute goal from Freddy Montero gave the Sounders a 1–0 win[67] and a goal advantage on aggregate going down to Metapán, El Salvador. The second leg of Champions League action saw the Sounders go down 1–0 to Metapán in the match, and level on aggregate, due to an 18th-minute opener from retired Panamanian international Anel Canales. Recently acquired Álvaro Fernández tied the game in the 74th minute, to level the match at one, and to give the Sounders a 2–1 lead on aggregate.[68] Ultimately, the Sounders would win the match and secure a group stage spot in Champions League play.[69]

Series Results

July 28, 2010 First leg Seattle Sounders FC United States 1–0 El Salvador Isidro Metapán Seattle, Washington
19:00 PDT Vagenas Yellow card 8'
Vegenas downward-facing red arrow Alonso upward-facing green arrow 14'
Riley Yellow card 17'
Alonso Yellow card 19'
Montano downward-facing red arrow Zakuani upward-facing green arrow 57'
Jaqua downward-facing red arrow Montero upward-facing green arrow 60'
Montero 60'
Nyassi Yellow card 67'		 Report Yellow card 36' Alvarado
Yellow card 42' Prado
Yellow card 65' Umana
downward-facing red arrow 69' Menéndez upward-facing green arrow Blanco
downward-facing red arrow 80' Suárez upward-facing green arrow A. Flores
downward-facing red arrow 87' J. Flores upward-facing green arrow Morán		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 17,228
Referee: Ricardo Arellano
August 3, 2010 Second leg Isidro Metapán El Salvador 1–1
(1–2 agg.)		 United States Seattle Sounders FC San Salvador, El Salvador
18:00 PDT Canales 18'
Aquino Yellow card 26'
Blanco Yellow card 90'		 Report Yellow card 22' Nyassi
74' Fernández
Yellow card 75' Levesque		 Stadium: Estadio Cuscatlán
Referee: Jose Pineda (Honduras)

Group stage

[edit]
See also: 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League group stage

Along with Honduras's Marathón, Seattle was placed into Group C along with 2009 Mexico Apertura champions, Monterrey and 2010 Costa Rican Verano champions Saprissa. On August 19, 2010, the Sounders opened up Group stage against Marathón at Estadio Rosenthal in San Pedro Sula. There, the Sounders opened up the score sheet with a 17th-minute goal from Roger Levesque. In spite of the early goal, the Sounders could not hold the lead and relinquished it late in the first half, when Marathón's Orvin Paz leveled the game ten minutes later. In first-half injury time, Marathón took the lead with a converted penalty kick from Nicolas Cardozo. The goal ultimately led to the 2–1 victory for the Verdolagas.[70]

Chances to earn a quarterfinal berth became slim for the Sounders as they dropped their next two consecutive games, a 2–0 loss at home to Monterrey and an away loss to Saprissa by the same margin. With an 0-3-0 record, the Sounders stood in last place in their group and had the weakest record of all group stage clubs in the Champions League. Needing a win to keep their knockout stage hopes alive, the Sounders would have to travel south to Estadio Tecnológico in Mexico to take on red-hot Monterrey. After Real Salt Lake lost at Cruz Azul 5–4, and Columbus Crew lost 1–0 at Santos Laguna, the Sounders were the last hope for an American team to have a win in Mexico in a meaningful competition. For a while, it seemed like they would accomplish the feat. An own goal from Monterrey's Sergio Pérez gave the Sounders an unlikely lead over the Rayados. The Sounders built upon that lead when Michael Fucito doubled it in the 44th minute, giving the Sounders 2–0 advantage at halftime. However, a pair of quick goals from Mexican international Aldo de Nigris and Chilean-international Humberto Suazo leveled the game at two apiece. Perez avenged his own goal minutes following the stalemate with a converted penalty kick in the 75th minute of play. The game ended in a 3–2 defeat, which ultimately led to the Sounders FC being eliminated from quarterfinal contention. The win gave Monterrey a guaranteed first-place finish in Group C.

As a result of being knocked out the championship round in the Champions League, the Sounders began to emphasize more on the U.S. Open Cup final against Columbus and their push for the playoffs. Because of this, the Sounders fielded a primarily second-tier squad in their final two games, both at home against Marathón and Saprissa, respectively. Fucito, who scored against Monterrey on September 22, scored both of Seattle's goals in their 2–0 triumph over visiting Marathon. Seattle would conclude their Champions League campaign by hosting Saprissa on October 19. Nate Jaqua opened the scoring for the Sounders, but just as they opened Group stage, they would relinquish their lead, falling 2–1 to Saprissa.

Match results

August 19, 2010 1 Marathón Honduras 2–1 United States Seattle Sounders FC San Pedro Sula, Honduras
22:00 Paz 27'
Cardozo 45+1' (pen.)
Barrios Yellow card 50'		 Report Levesque 17'
Marshall Yellow card 44'
Gonzalez Yellow card 63'		 Stadium: Estadio Yankel Rosenthal
Attendance: 1,990
Referee: Juan Carlos Guerra
August 25, 2010 2 Seattle Sounders FC United States 0–2 Mexico Monterrey Seattle
19:00 Jaqua Yellow card 52' Report Zavala Yellow card 32'
Cardozo Yellow card 36'
Cardozo 41'
de Nigris 58'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 22,513
Referee: Joel Aguilar (El Salvador)
September 14, 2010 3 Saprissa Costa Rica 2–0 United States Seattle Sounders FC San José, Costa Rica
20:00 PDT
(8:00 PM)		 Guzmán 56'
Alemán 81'
Centeno Yellow card 86'		 Report Red card 38' González
Yellow card 43' Levesque
Yellow card 53' Boss
Yellow card 86' Fernández
Yellow card 90' Wahl		 Stadium: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Marco Antonio Rodríguez (Mexico)
September 22, 2010 4 Monterrey Mexico 3–2 United States Seattle Sounders FC Monterrey, Mexico
20:00 Cardozo Yellow card 68'
De Nigris 72'
Suazo 73'
Pérez 75' (pen.)
Arellano Yellow card 43' Yellow-red card 90'		 Report Pérez 27' (o.g.)
Scott Yellow card 35'
Fucito 44'
Seamon Yellow card 53'		 Stadium: Estadio Tecnológico
Attendance: 19,697
Referee: Marlon Alfonso Mejia
September 29, 2010 5 Seattle Sounders FC United States 2–0 Honduras Marathón Seattle
19:00 PDT
(7:00 PM)		 Fucito 20' 68' Report Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 11,768
Referee: Paul Ward (Canada)
October 19, 2010 6 Seattle Sounders FC United States 1–2 Costa Rica Saprissa Seattle
22:00 Jaqua 17' Yellow card 80'
Fernández Yellow card 48'
Montaño Yellow card 70'		 Report Arrieta 26'
Mena Yellow card 33'
Badilla Yellow card 52'
Martínez 89'
Robinson Yellow card 63' Yellow-red card 89'
Blanco Yellow card 90'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 11,434
Referee: Neal Brizan (Trinidad and Tobago)
A group of players on a grass pitch
Sounders FC players and coaches huddle before a Champions League home fixture against Monterrey.

Last updated: 16 December 2010.
Source: UEFA Europa League 2010-11 match reports

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld Pts W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD
6 3 1 5 0 6 11  −5 1 2 0 3 4  −1 0 3 0 3 7  −4

Last updated: November 16, 2010
Source: CONCACAF
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

Round123456
StadiumAHAAHH
ResultLLLLWL
Position344444
Updated to match(es) played on November 17, 2010. Source: MLS Results and League table
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie

Friendlies

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May 26, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC United States 3–0 Argentina Boca Juniors Seattle, Washington
Levesque 42'
Noonan 65'
Seamon 75'
Ianni Yellow card 83'		 Report Erbes Yellow card 41' Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 40,122
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
July 18, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC United States 1–2 Scotland Celtic Seattle, Washington
Boss Red card 29'
Estrada 66'		 Report Samaras 33' (pen.)
McCourt 64'
Mulgrew Yellow card 84'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 45,631
Referee: Paul Ward
October 12, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC United States 3–1 Mexico C.D. Guadalajara Seattle, Washington
Fucito 5' Yellow card 16'
Jaqua 18'
Nyassi 90'		 Report Adams Yellow card 56'
Oviedo Yellow card 63'
Ocampo Yellow card 67' Yellow-red card 77'
Fabián 70'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 41,047
Referee: Terry Vaughn

League table

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Conference

Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 LA Galaxy 30 18 7 5 44 26 +18 59 MLS Cup Playoffs
2 Real Salt Lake 30 15 4 11 45 20 +25 56
3 FC Dallas 30 12 4 14 42 28 +14 50
4 Seattle Sounders FC 30 14 10 6 39 35 +4 48
5 Colorado Rapids 30 12 8 10 44 32 +12 46
6 San Jose Earthquakes 30 13 10 7 34 33 +1 46
7 Houston Dynamo 30 9 15 6 40 49 −9 33
8 Chivas USA 30 8 18 4 31 45 −14 28
Source: MLS

Overall

Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 LA Galaxy (S) 30 18 7 5 44 26 +18 59 CONCACAF Champions League
2 Real Salt Lake 30 15 4 11 45 20 +25 56
3 New York Red Bulls 30 15 9 6 38 29 +9 51
4 FC Dallas 30 12 4 14 42 28 +14 50 CONCACAF Champions League
5 Columbus Crew 30 14 8 8 40 34 +6 50
6 Seattle Sounders FC 30 14 10 6 39 35 +4 48 CONCACAF Champions League
7 Colorado Rapids (C) 30 12 8 10 44 32 +12 46
8 San Jose Earthquakes 30 13 10 7 34 33 +1 46
9 Kansas City Wizards 30 11 13 6 36 35 +1 39
10 Chicago Fire 30 9 12 9 37 38 −1 36
11 Toronto FC 30 9 13 8 33 41 −8 35 CONCACAF Champions League
12 Houston Dynamo 30 9 15 6 40 49 −9 33
13 New England Revolution 30 9 16 5 32 50 −18 32
14 Philadelphia Union 30 8 15 7 35 49 −14 31
15 Chivas USA 30 8 18 4 31 45 −14 28
16 D.C. United 30 6 20 4 21 47 −26 22
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (S) Supporters' Shield

Results summary

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Overall Home Away
Pld Pts W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD
30 48 14 10 6 39 35  +4 8 4 3 21 16  +5 6 6 3 18 19  −1

Last updated: October 23, 2010
Source: Major League Soccer
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
StadiumHHAHAAHHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA
ResultWLTWTLTLWLLWLLLTWWWWTWLTWWWWWL
Conference254423486677777776444466654444
Overall49753451189101010101111109666688876655
Updated to match(es) played on October 23, 2010. Source: MLS Results and League table
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie

Squad

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As of February 23, 2010. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 MF United States USA Mike Fucito
3 MF United States USA Brad Evans
4 DF United States USA Patrick Ianni
5 DF United States USA Tyson Wahl
6 MF Cuba CUB Osvaldo Alonso
7 DF United States USA James Riley
8 MF United States USA Peter Vagenas (Injured Reserve)
9 FW Switzerland SUI Blaise Nkufo [17]
11 MF Democratic Republic of the Congo COD Steve Zakuani
12 DF United States USA Nathan Sturgis
14 DF Jamaica JAM Tyrone Marshall
15 MF Uruguay URU Álvaro Fernández
16 FW United States USA David Estrada
17 FW Colombia COL Fredy Montero
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 GK United States USA Kasey Keller (captain)
19 DF Costa Rica CRC Leonardo González
20 DF United States USA Zach Scott
21 FW United States USA Nate Jaqua
22 FW United States USA Mike Seamon
23 MF The Gambia GAM Sanna Nyassi
24 FW United States USA Roger Levesque
25 FW United States USA Pat Noonan [71] (Injured Reserve)
26 DF Puerto Rico PUR Taylor Graham
28 GK Puerto Rico PUR Terry Boss
31 DF United States USA Jeff Parke
32 MF Colombia COL Miguel Montaño [72]
34 DF Colombia COL Jhon Kennedy Hurtado (Injured Reserve)

Transfers

[edit]
See also: List of transfers for the 2010 Major League Soccer season

In

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
9 FW Switzerland SUI Blaise Nkufo (Free[73])^
15 MF Uruguay URU Álvaro Fernández
16 FW United States USA David Estrada (MLS SuperDraft[16])
No. Pos. Nation Player
22 MF United States USA Mike Seamon (MLS SuperDraft[16])
25 FW United States USA Pat Noonan (Free[74])
32 FW Colombia COL Miguel Montaño (Free[75])

Out

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK United States USA Chris Eylander (Released on waivers[76])
9 FW France FRA Sébastien Le Toux (to Philadelphia Union, Expansion Draft)
10 MF Sweden SWE Freddie Ljungberg (Trade to Chicago Fire)[48]
15 MF United States USA Stephen King (Trade to D.C. United)[77]
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 DF United States USA Evan Brown (Released on waivers[12])
27 MF United States USA Lamar Neagle (Released on waivers[12])
29 MF United States USA Jamel Wallace (Released[78])
  • ^ Player joined his new club on July 15, 2010.

Coaching staff

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As of April 24, 2010.
Position Name Nationality
Manager Sigi Schmid  German
Assistant coach Brian Schmetzer  American
Assistant coach Ezra Hendrickson  Vincentian
Goalkeeping coach Tom Dutra  American
Fitness coach David Tenney  American
Chief scout Kurt Schmid  American
Technical director Chris Henderson  American

Statistics

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Appearances and goals

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Last updated on 25 August 2016.
No. Pos Nat Player Total Regular season Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Champions League
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2 MF United States USA Mike Fucito 9 4 0+4 1 0+1 0 0 0 3+1 3
3 MF United States USA Brad Evans 12 1 11+1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 DF United States USA Patrick Ianni 32 0 24+1 0 2 0 2+1 0 2 0
5 DF United States USA Tyson Wahl 11 0 2+2 0 0 0 3 0 3+1 0
6 MF Cuba CUB Osvaldo Alonso 32 1 21+2 1 2 0 2 0 4+1 0
7 DF United States USA James Riley 37 1 27 1 2 0 3+1 0 4 0
8 MF United States USA Peter Vagenas 10 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 2+1 0
9 FW Switzerland SUI Blaise Nkufo 16 5 11 5 2 0 1 0 2 0
11 MF Democratic Republic of the Congo COD Steve Zakuani 37 11 27+2 10 2 1 2+1 0 2+1 0
12 MF United States USA Nathan Sturgis 31 1 16+4 1 2 0 4 0 4+1 0
14 DF Jamaica JAM Tyrone Marshall 30 1 14+6 1 1+1 0 1 0 7 0
15 MF Uruguay URU Álvaro Fernández 23 3 4+8 2 0+2 0 1+1 0 5+2 1
16 FW United States USA David Estrada 8 0 1+2 0 0 0 0+1 0 2+2 0
17 FW Colombia COL Fredy Montero 40 12 27+2 10 2 0 2+1 1 4+2 1
18 GK United States USA Kasey Keller 38 0 30 0 2 0 3 0 3 0
19 DF Costa Rica CRC Leonardo González 37 1 27 1 2 0 1+1 0 5+1 0
20 DF United States USA Zach Scott 10 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 4 0
21 FW United States USA Nate Jaqua 26 6 3+12 0 0+1 0 3+1 5 3+3 1
22 MF United States USA Mike Seamon 18 0 3+5 0 0 0 2+1 0 4+3 0
23 MF The Gambia GAM Sanna Nyassi 36 4 14+10 2 2 0 3 2 4+3 0
24 FW United States USA Roger Levesque 27 2 5+11 1 0 0 2+2 0 6+1 1
25 FW United States USA Pat Noonan 12 1 8+4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 DF Puerto Rico PUR Taylor Graham 8 0 0+1 0 0 0 2 0 5 0
28 GK Puerto Rico PUR Terry Boss 5 0 0+1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
31 DF United States USA Jeff Parke 26 0 20 0 1 0 2+1 0 2 0
32 MF Colombia COL Miguel Montaño 12 0 1+5 0 0 0 2 0 3+1 0
34 DF Colombia COL Jhon Kennedy Hurtado 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Players who left the club during the season:
10 MF Sweden SWE Freddie Ljungberg 15 0 14+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 MF United States USA Stephen King 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Recognition

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MLS Save of the Year

Player Opponent Link
United States Kasey Keller Kansas City Wizards Save Week 4

MLS Player of the Month

Month Player Link
July Colombia Fredy Montero Player of the Month Archived 2012-10-03 at the Wayback Machine

MLS Player of the Week

Week Player Opponent Link
17 Democratic Republic of the Congo Steve Zakuani Colorado Rapids Player of the Week Archived 2010-10-10 at the Wayback Machine
22 Colombia Fredy Montero Chicago Fire Player of the Week Archived 2010-10-05 at the Wayback Machine
25 Switzerland Blaise Nkufo Columbus Crew Player of the Week Archived 2010-10-24 at the Wayback Machine
29 Democratic Republic of the Congo Steve Zakuani Chivas USA Player of the Week Archived 2010-10-24 at the Wayback Machine

MLS Goal of the Week

Week Player Opponent Link
5 Colombia Fredy Montero FC Dallas Goal Week 5
11 Costa Rica Leonardo González New England Revolution Goal Week 11
16 United States Roger Levesque D.C. United Goal Week 16
19 Colombia Fredy Montero Houston Dynamo Goal Week 19
25 Switzerland Blaise Nkufo Columbus Crew
27 Democratic Republic of the Congo Steve Zakuani Toronto FC Goal Week 27
28 Uruguay Álvaro Fernández Kansas City Wizards Goal Week 28
29 Democratic Republic of the Congo Steve Zakuani Chivas USA Goal Week 29
30 United States James Riley Houston Dynamo Goal Week 30

NAPA Save of the Week

Week Player Opponent Link
17 United States Kasey Keller Colorado Rapids Save of the Week
24 Real Salt Lake Save of the Week
25 Columbus Crew Save of the Week
26 Chicago Fire Save of the Week

MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Month

See also: MLS Humanitarian of the Year Award
Month Player Link
April The Gambia Sanna Nyassi April Humanitarian of the Month Archived 2010-04-24 at the Wayback Machine
October United States James Riley October Humanitarian of the Month Archived 2010-11-08 at the Wayback Machine

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