The Sounders open their 2012 W-League home campaign at Starfire Stadium against the Colorado Rush. Hope Solo, Alex Morgan and the rest of the ladies put on a great show and ended up with the win and 3 points.
Classy
Here’s some of what U.S. national team member Alex Morgan had to say after recording a goal and an assist in her debut with the Sounders Women tonight, a 5-0 friendly win over Seattle Pacific.
On the game: I felt good about our first time playing together. We haven’t been able to practice a lot together. It’s good. We came out and played a great game — a 5-0 win – and we look forward to the rest of this week and playing again on Friday.
On scoring: I had my fair share of chances. So, I did get on the board, and I’m happy about that. Hopefully next time I’ll put a few more away.
On the near-sellout crowd: I’m really impressed with Seattle and the support that we’ve got for the women’s team. It’s been great so far. I was really surprised at how many fans came out to support us. With the WPS we were lucky getting a crowd like this. This was a crowd we would get maybe directly after the World Cup.
On Seattle possibly joining WPS: Oh yeah, Seattle is a great soccer city – all of the Northwest. You just see that with MLS, so I’m really hope they take that next step if the WPS decides to come back if they can get their act together to come back next year, Seattle is definitely doing the right thing this year.
On having so many national team members on Sounders Women: It’s get to have (five U.S. national team members) on this team. It’s always nice to be able to play with them and get some extra games and practices with my teammates. But it’s also nice to switch it up. We’re with the team all the time, so it’s nice to get a feel for other plyayers and get some games in and some competitions with teams other than playing intersquad scrimmages in training camp.
On wearing the same jersey as her longtime boyfriend, Sounders FC midfielder Servando Carrasco: It’s awesome to put on this jersey and have my name on the back. I’ve been wearing this jersey with “Carrasco” on the back all last year and this year, so it’s really nice to have my own jersey. It was almost a little surreal putting it on today. I’m really happy about that.
Highlights of the game
TODAY: Sounders Women vs Seattle Pacific University
U.S. women’s national team players Hope Solo, Stephanie Cox, Alex Morgan and Sydney Leroux are expected to play for the Sounders Women on Monday (April 9) in an exhibition game against Seattle Pacific University. Kickoff for the exhibition game at Starfire Stadium is at 7:30 p.m. Limited tickets are still available at SoundersWomen.com
“It really helps bring (attention to) women’s soccer; then you get (the fans) out to a game and see the rest of the players,” said Solo, a Richland native. “And hopefully we bring an entertaining game to the city.”
The Sounders Women also have an exhibition Friday against Seattle University. The Sounders will draw from a pool of 25 to 30 players to fill out the team until the roster is finalized in May.
Kickoff is at 7:30 PM PST, 10:30PM EST. There will be a live stream for this match!
Click here for a live stream. Coverage begins at around 7:00 PM PST, 10:00 PM EST.
Click here to follow the match through the Seattle Sounders Women twitter.
Click here to follow the match through Joshua Mayers’ twitter.
If any other twitters do live updates, I’ll update this post and link them.
(it’s been awhile since I’ve been able to do a match post, I’m excited! hehe :])
Looks like… Cheney and Baby Horse are starting?
Algarve Cup - USWNT vs. Japan – March 5th, 2012 (via pitchsidereport)
“China! We’re on the boat!”
USWNT vs. Canada: Behind the scenes
USWNT being introduced on the field at the Portland Timbers game tonight.
KC team training
