Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Freddie Ljungberg says he won’t leave MLS before contract’s end

September 2nd, 2009 Sounders beat DC United 2-1 to win US Open CupWASHINGTON — Freddy Montero and Roger Levesque scored to lead Seattle to a 2-1 victory over D.C. United in the U.S.

August 29th, 2009 Seattle Sounders launch Web site in SpanishRENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Sounders have launched a new Spanish-language Web site to reach their growing Latino fan base.

August 4th, 2009 Barca comes to Seattle for match with SoundersSEATTLE — It was supposed to be a simple assignment for the Travel Channel: go to Spain and document the passion and simmering animosity in the rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Drew Carey didn't anticipate becoming so enamored of the Barcelona organization that he'd go to the lengths of becoming a part owner in the MLS just to bring those same values and structure back to American sports.

August 3rd, 2009 Earthquakes beat Sounders to snap winless streakSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Cornell Glen, Darren Huckerby and Chris Wondolowski scored in the second half to help the San Jose Earthquakes end a four-game winless streak with a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday.

August 1st, 2009 MLS suspends and fines Real Salt Lake coach KreisNEW YORK — Major League Soccer says it has suspended Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis for one game and fined him $3,000 for actions that led to his ejection from a game against FC Dallas last Friday. Kreis was dismissed from the game in the 73rd minute because of a verbal confrontation with officials.

July 30th, 2009 Ljungberg returns to Seattle after All-Star gameTUKWILA, Wash. — Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Freddie Ljungberg was back in the Seattle area on Thursday, just hours after being taken to the hospital following the MLS All-Star game in Sandy, Utah.

July 26th, 2009 Busch stops 5, leads Fire to 0-0 draw vs. SeattleSEATTLE — Jon Busch made five saves, two on consecutive point-blank tries by Nate Jaqua during the first half, to help the Chicago Fire earn a 0-0 draw against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.

July 21st, 2009 Kinnear picks 3 more from Dynamo for MLS All-StarsNEW YORK — Houston coach Dominic Kinnear picked three of his own Dynamo players to join the MLS All-Star team. In addition to goalkeeper Pat Onstad, midfielder Brad Davis and forward Brian Ching of the Dynamo, Kinnear also added three others to the 18-man team.

July 19th, 2009 Sturridge leads Chelsea past SeattleSEATTLE — One exhibition match into his career at Chelsea FC and teenager Daniel Sturridge is already making his mark for the Blues. Sturridge scored in the 12th minute and assisted on Frank Lampard's goal later in the first half as the Blues opened their preseason tour of America with a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday.

July 18th, 2009 New Chelsea coach debuts against Sounders FCSEATTLE — If Steve Zakuani and the Seattle Sounders FC get embarrassed on Saturday when they face English Premier League power Chelsea FC in an exhibition, the London native already knows his first move post-match. "If we do bad I'm going to turn my phone off for the next 24 hours after," Zakuani said.

July 13th, 2009 NEW YORK — Landon Donovan is an All-Star for the ninth time in nine MLS seasons. The Los Angeles Galaxy forward joins seven first-time All-Stars among the first 11 players announced Monday.

July 8th, 2009 Sounders edge Wizards 1-0 in US Open CupSEATTLE — Sebastien Le Toux drilled in a penalty kick in the 89th minute Tuesday night, giving the Seattle Sounders a 1-0 victory against the Kansas City Wizards in a U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal.

June 14th, 2009 Ljungberg helps Sounders end 6-game winless streakSEATTLE — Freddie Ljungberg scored into a wide-open net in the 42nd minute, then set up Fredy Montero's goal with a corner kick in the 59th as the Seattle Sounders beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Saturday night, snapping a six-game winless streak. Seattle (5-3-5) had gone 0-1-5 since a 2-0 victory over San Jose on April 25 in Seattle.

June 7th, 2009 Lillingston, Thornton lift Chivas USACARSON, Calif. — Eduardo Lillingston scored in the 38th minute to give Chivas USA a 1-0 victory over Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night.

May 31st, 2009 Crew, Sounders play to 1-1 drawSEATTLE — Alejandro Moreno's header past Seattle goalkeeper Kasey Keller gave Columbus an early lead, but Sounders FC forward Nate Jaqua answered in the 58th minute as the Crew and Sounders played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Seattle coach Sigi Schmid, who directed the Crew to last year's MLS Cup title, could only watch as Moreno got a step on Seattle defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado and directed Pat Noonan's line drive cross into the left corner of the Seattle net in the 12th minute.