MLS Regular Season

Sounders Spotlight: Rave Green prepares for first-ever match against Orlando City

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After falling 3-1 to the LA Galaxy on Sunday afternoon, Sounders FC has a full week to prepare for its next match – the longest prep time amidst a busy six-week span. Next up, the Rave Green host expansion side Orlando City SC on Sunday, August 16. The nationally-televised tilt will be the first-ever matchup between the two clubs. This week, the excitement heats up for the two newest Sounders – Andreas Ivanschitz and Nelson Valdez, who both signed contracts last week – as they get acclimated to Head Coach Sigi Schmid’s squad.


For more information on the club, check out the latest coverage below:


  • The Washington Post’s Steven Goff posted a story on American soccer players getting started in Europe, citing Seattle Homegrown Player DeAndre Yedlin and forward Clint Dempsey as prominent examples.
  • SoundersFC.com’s Will Parchman profiled Seattle’s irresistible draw in the signing process for new Designated Player Nelson Valdez.
  • Matt Pentz of The Seattle Times wrote a piece on rookie Oniel Fisher, who earned valuable minutes on Sunday.
  • Don Ruiz of The News Tribune looked for optimism in the club’s future as players are set to return.
  • The Sounders have launched a contest for one winner a guest to travel to Honduras for the club’s Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League match on August 26, with all proceeds benefitting Honduran youth programs.
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