Luis Gil Interested In Seattle, But Are The Feelings Mutual?
by Joshua Mayers (Blog Entry | Seattle Times - February 23)
The weighted lottery for youth national team player Luis Gil, 16, took place on Monday. The high-level prospect signed with the league and yesterday his rights were won by Kansas City. Though not long after, word came out that Gil wanted to play for a team on the west coast, notably the Sounders FC or Real Salt Lake. more details | go to article

Sounders FC To Play For Fifth In La Manga Cup
by No Author Listed (Press Release | Major League Soccer - February 22)
Countering its first loss of the preseason, Sounders FC found its legs in a Group A consolation on Sunday against Norway's Stabaek IF, with a 2-0 shutout victory at the La Manga Cup II in La Manga, Spain. Goals from Fredy Montero and Roger Levesque, both set up by Freddie Ljungberg, were the difference. more details | go to article

Norwegian Champs Topple Seattle In Spain
by Ridge Mahoney (Result | Soccer America - February 19)
In its La Manga Cup opener Thursday, Seattle started with most of its regulars but nevertheless ended up losing, 3-0, to Norwegian champion Rosenborg BK. more details | go to article