MLS Regular Season

Social Timeline: Getting acquainted with the new guys in Seattle

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Social Timeline added to Sounders FC roster for 2015!


It sure was a busy week for the Sounders. The Rave Green not only got a point on the road in SCCL play, but bolstered its roster with a pair of signings, including a brand new Designated Player and someone nicknamed the “Austrian David Beckham.”


Yeah, you could say I’m pretty excited.


With Nelson Valdez already in Seattle and Andreas Ivanschitz on his way to the Emerald City, let’s recap all the news with this special edition Social Timeline!

Cutting right to the chase! Welcome to the club, Andreas!

I don’t know German, but here is what my internet translator has to say: “Dear fans. I look forward to be able to announce my transfer in the MLS to the Seattle Sounders.


Even the homie Gspurning is behind this one!

Bend it like the Austrian David Beckham.

Hot takes! Quick hits! Fast Facts! Here’s your news in an easily digestible form.

That Will guy sure is a good writer.

MORE NEWS! Looks like it is about time to go full Nelson.

Even faster facts! This guy’s gonna be good.

See?! Even Hendo is excited.

Bend it like the Paraguayan Nelson Valdez. And I mean reeeeeally bend it.

Well, when you look that good, you’ll feel right at home just about anywhere.

Tussle Oba’s hair. Bear hug Oba. Have Oba-size quads: check, check, check

Number 16 in the house!

Not like Jagger, but like a really good soccer player. Seeing that we are a soccer team, that is great news.

I agree with each of those statements.

And here comes Andreas! We'll see you soon.


All the news! Two new guys in a week has me quite winded with this Social Timeline. Remember to follow both @Haedo18Valdez9 and @andiva25 on Twitter and I’ll see you Sunday at the helm of @LIVESounders as we face LA Galaxy at 1:00 p.m. PT on ESPN.

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