dynamo vs. seattle game notes

(W-L-T) LEAD TIED TRAIL SCORE ALLOWSEA 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0HOU 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 0-0-0

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC HOUSTON DYNAMO Date Score (Gms since) Date Score (Gms since)Home win 3/17/2012 SEA 3, TOR 1 (0) 10/23/2011 HOU 3, LA 1 (0)Road win 10/22/2011 SEA 3, CHV 1 (0) 3/17/2012 HOU 1, SJ 0 (0)Home loss 10/08/2011 SEA 0, PHI 2 (2) 6/18/2011 HOU 0, CLB 2 (8)Road loss 7/30/2011 SEA 1, HOU 3 (5) 9/10/2011 HOU 0, KC 3 (5)Tie game 8/13/2011 SEA 0, CHV 0 (10) 10/01/2011 HOU 1, CHI 1 (4)Shutout for 9/17/2011 SEA 3, DC 0 (6) 3/17/2012 HOU 1, SJ 0 (0)Shutout vs. 10/08/2011 SEA 0, PHI 2 (3) 9/10/2011 HOU 0, KC 3 (8)

Sounders FC WDynamo WW

GOALS SCORED IN GAME GP 0 1 2 3 4+ TOT AVGSEA 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 3.00HOU 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 1.00

GOALS ALLOWED IN GAME GP 0 1 2 3 4+ TOT AVGSEA 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1.00HOU 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.00

GOALS SCORED Total 1-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90SEA 3 0 1 0 1 1 0HOU 2 1 0 0 0 0 1

GOALS ALLOWED Total 1-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90SEA 1 0 0 0 0 1 0HOU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GOALSCORING RECORD

GOALS BY INTERVALS

RECORD AT HALFTIME RECORD WITH FIRST GOAL

THE LAST TIME

GAME-BY-GAME: WON/LOST/TIED

SOUNDERS FCG: 3 EstradaA: 2 FernandezSHT: 7 EstradaSOG: 5 EstradaFC: 3 IanniFS: 4 MonteroOF: 17 MonteroC: 1 3 players tiedE: 0

DYNAMO G: 1 Davis/HainaultA: 1 MoffatSHT: 6 BruinSOG: 4 BruinFC: 5 CameronFS: 2 5 players tiedOF: 2 Bruin/ChingC: 1 3 players tiedE: 0

TEAM LEADERS

GP W-L-T PTS GF GA Sounders FC 1 1-0-0 3 3 1at home 1 1-0-0 3 3 1

Dynamo 2 2-0-0 6 2 0on road 2 2-0-0 6 2 0

2012 SEASON RECORDS

LEAGUE HEAD-TO-HEADALL-TIME (6 meetings): Sounders FC 2 wins, 8 goals … Dynamo 2 wins, 8 goals … Ties 2

AT SEATTLE (3 meetings): Sounders FC 2 wins, 5 goals … Dynamo 0 wins, 2 goals … Ties 1

LAST YEAR (MLS):3/25: SEA 1, HOU 1 (Zakuani 80 – Cameron 42)7/30: HOU 3, SEA 1 (Clark 7; Ching 23, 70 – Fernandez 37)

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC1 Michael Gspurning (GK)3 Brad Evans (MF)4 Patrick Ianni (DF)5 Adam Johansson (DF)6 Osvaldo Alonso (MF)7 Eddie Johnson (FW)8 Marc Burch (DF)10 Mauro Rosales (MF)11 Steve Zakuani (MF)12 Leo Gonzalez (DF)13 O'Brian White (FW)14 Michael Tetteh (DF)15 Alvaro Fernandez (MF)16 David Estrada (MF)17 Fredy Montero (FW)19 Babayele Sodade (FW)20 Zach Scott (DF)21 Cordell Cato (FW)22 Mike Seamon (MF)23 Servando Carrasco (MF)24 Roger Levesque (FW)25 Andy Rose (DF)26 Sammy Ochoa (FW)27 Alex Caskey (MF)28 Christian Sivebaek (MF)29 Josh Ford (GK)30 Andrew Duran (DF)31 Jeff Parke (DF)33 Andrew Weber (GK)34 Jhon Kennedy Hurtado (DF)35 Bryan Meredith (GK)

HOUSTON DYNAMO1 Tally Hall (GK)3 Calen Carr (FW)4 Jermaine Taylor (DF)5 Warren Creavalle (DF)6 Nathan Sturgis (MF)7 Colin Clark (MF)8 Kofi Sarkodie (DF)9 Macoumba Kandji (FW)10 Je-Vaughn Watson (MF)11 Brad Davis (MF)12 Will Bruin (FW)14 Colin Rolfe (FW)15 Cam Weaver (FW)16 Adam Moffat (MF)17 Luiz Camargo (MF)18 Josue Soto (MF)19 Alex Dixon (MF)20 Geoff Cameron (MF)22 Brian Ownby (MF)24 Tyler Deric (GK)25 Brian Ching (FW)26 Corey Ashe (MF)28 Erich Marscheider (GK)31 Andre Hainault (DF)32 Bobby Boswell (DF)

ROSTERSPROBABLE LINEUPS

REFEREE: Baldomero Toledo.SAR (bench): Ian Anderson; JAR (opposite): Fabio Tovar;

4th: Jasen Anno

SOUNDERS FC Sat. Mar. 31 San Jose

Sat. Apr. 7 at D.C. UnitedSat. Apr. 14 Colorado

Sat. Apr. 28 at Chicago

UPCOMING MATCHES

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC v HOUSTON DYNAMO(March 23, CenturyLink Field, 7 p.m. PT)

INJURY REPORTS

DISCIPLINARY SITUATION

INTERNATIONAL DUTY

SUSPENDED: noneWARNINGS (suspended next yellow card): none

SEA: Babayele Sodade (Canada U-23) … HOU: Kofi Sarkodie (USA U-23)

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC – OUT: GK Josh Ford (knee pain); DF Andrew Duran (knee surgery); DF Michael Tetteh (hamstring); MF Mauro Rosales (knee injury); FW O’Brian White (leg surgery); MF Steve Zakuani (leg frac-ture); DOUBTFUL: FW Eddie Johnson (hip injury) … HOUSTON DYNAMO -- PROBABLE: DF Corey Ashe (L hamstring strain)

DYNAMOSun. Apr. 15 at ChicagoSat. Apr. 21 at Columbus

Sat. Apr. 28 at D.C. UnitedWed. May 9 at New York

GOALS SCOREDMINUTES PER GOAL

RIGHT FOOTLEFT FOOTHEADERS

OTHER

OPEN PLAYCROSS

CORNERREBOUND PENALTIES

DIRECT FROM FREE KICKFREE KICK (INDIRECT)

OWN GOALS

INSIDE GOAL AREAINSIDE PENALTY AREA

OUTSIDE PENALTY AREA

F A 2 0 90 0

0 2 0 0

0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

0 2 0

F A 3 1 30 90

3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 3 0 0 1

WHERE THE GOALS COME FROM

HOW SCORED

TYPE OF PLAY

DISTANCE

SOUNDERS FC DYNAMO

5Johansson

17Montero

16Estrada

3Evans

28Sivebaek

15Fernandez

6Alonso

4Ianni

1Gspurning

34Hurtado 8

Burch

1Hall

7Clark

20Cameron

10Watson

12Bruin

31Hainault

11Davis 16

Moffat

26Ashe

32Boswell

25Ching

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC v HOUSTON DYNAMO(March 23, CenturyLink Field, 7 p.m. PT - MLS Game 18)

2012 CAREERNo. Player Pos Ht Wt Birthdate Birthplace GP GS G A GP GS G A1 Michael Gspurning GK 6-5 209 05/02/1981 Graz, Austria 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 03 Brad Evans MF 6-1 160 04/20/1985 Phoenix, AZ 1 1 0 0 90 73 14 124 Patrick Ianni DF 6-1 175 06/15/1985 Lodi, CA 1 1 0 0 94 66 3 35 Adam Johansson DF 5-11 165 02/21/1983 Goteborg, Sweden 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 06 Osvaldo Alonso MF 5-11 165 11/11/1985 San Cristobal, Cuba 1 1 0 0 84 80 5 97 Eddie Johnson FW 6-0 180 03/31/1984 Daytona Beach, FL 0 0 0 0 127 96 41 138 Marc Burch DF 6-0 181 05/07/1984 Cincinnati, OH 1 1 0 1 104 82 3 1110 Mauro Rosales MF 5-8 160 02/24/1981 Villa Maria, Cordoba, Argentina 1 1 0 0 27 23 5 1311 Steve Zakuani MF 6-0 160 02/09/1988 Kinshasa, Zaire 0 0 0 0 64 57 16 1212 Leo Gonzalez DF 6-1 174 11/21/1980 San Jose, Costa Rica 0 0 0 0 52 50 1 214 Michael Tetteh DF 5-8 155 01/16/1989 Accra, Ghana 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 015 Alvaro Fernandez MF 6-1 159 10/11/1985 Soriano, Uruguay 1 1 0 2 42 28 11 316 David Estrada MF 5-8 160 02/04/1988 Salinas, CA 1 1 3 0 7 3 3 017 Fredy Montero FW 5-9 160 07/26/1987 Campo de la Cruz, Colombia 1 1 0 0 87 82 34 2619 Babayele Sodade FW 6-2 195 07/26/1990 Olney, MD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 020 Zach Scott DF 5-11 175 07/02/1980 Wailukur, HI 0 0 0 0 25 19 0 021 Cordell Cato FW 5-9 150 07/15/1992 Carenage, Trinidad 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 022 Mike Seamon MF 6-1 175 08/30/1988 Rahway, NJ 0 0 0 0 8 3 0 123 Servando Carrasco MF 5-10 170 08/13/1988 Coronado, CA 1 0 0 0 13 7 0 024 Roger Levesque FW 6-2 174 01/22/1981 Portland, ME 1 0 0 0 54 16 6 225 Andy Rose DF 6-2 170 02/13/1990 Melbourne, Australia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 026 Sammy Ochoa FW 6-0 190 09/04/1986 Morelia, Mexico 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 027 Alex Caskey MF 5-10 152 07/22/1988 Dunwoody, GA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 028 Christian Sivebaek MF 6-3 194 02/19/1988 St. Etienne, France 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 029 Josh Ford GK 6-2 175 11/06/1987 Liverpool, NY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 030 Andrew Duran DF 6-1 160 09/26/1989 Hinsdale, IL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 031 Jeff Parke DF 6-1 185 03/23/1982 Abington, PA 0 0 0 0 180 174 2 433 Andrew Weber GK 6-2 190 08/09/1983 Austin, TX 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 034 Jhon Kennedy Hurtado DF 6-0 183 05/16/1984 Florida, Colombia 1 1 0 0 60 59 1 235 Bryan Meredith GK 6-2 195 08/02/1989 Scotch Plains, NJ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HEAD COACH : Sigi Schmid 03/20/1953 W158 L110 T83

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC

2012 CAREERNo. Player Pos Ht Wt Birthdate Birthplace GP GS G A GP GS G A1 Tally Hall GK 6-4 205 05/12/1985 SeaTac, WA 2 2 0 0 41 41 0 13 Calen Carr FW 6-0 150 10/04/1982 Oakland, CA 2 0 0 0 93 23 10 34 Jermaine Taylor DF 5-10 195 01/14/1985 Portland, Jamaica 1 1 0 0 14 11 0 15 Warren Creavalle DF 6-0 165 08/14/1990 Brooklyn, NY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 06 Nathan Sturgis MF 5-10 150 07/06/1987 Boca Raton, FL 1 0 0 0 76 62 1 27 Colin Clark MF 6-0 180 04/11/1984 Fort Collins, CO 2 2 0 0 115 89 14 138 Kofi Sarkodie DF 5-8 165 03/22/1991 Huber Heights, OH 0 0 0 0 7 7 0 09 Macoumba Kandji FW 6-4 175 08/02/1985 Dakar, Senegal 1 0 0 0 58 35 6 1010 Je-Vaughn Watson MF 6-1 175 10/22/1983 St. Catherine, Jamaica 2 2 0 0 24 13 1 211 Brad Davis MF 5-11 175 11/08/1981 St. Charles, MO 2 2 1 0 258 220 36 8012 Will Bruin FW 6-2 194 10/24/1989 St. Louis, MO 2 2 0 0 27 23 5 114 Colin Rolfe FW 6-0 175 02/15/1990 Spokane, WA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 015 Cam Weaver FW 6-4 195 06/10/1983 Tacoma, WA 1 0 0 0 60 34 11 516 Adam Moffat MF 6-0 175 05/15/1986 Glasgow, Scotland 2 2 0 1 63 50 7 317 Luiz Camargo MF 5-8 172 05/04/1987 Vinhedo, Sao Paulo, Brazil 0 0 0 0 7 6 0 218 Josue Soto MF 5-9 155 01/03/1989 Fort Worth, TX 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 019 Alex Dixon MF 5-8 150 02/07/1990 Bay City, TX 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 020 Geoff Cameron MF 6-3 185 07/11/1985 Attleboro, MA 2 2 0 0 103 87 11 1322 Brian Ownby MF 6-0 160 07/16/1990 Glen Allen, VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 024 Tyler Deric GK 6-3 195 08/30/1988 Houston, TX 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 025 Brian Ching FW 6-1 195 05/24/1978 Haleiwa, HI 2 2 0 0 191 159 77 2826 Corey Ashe DF 5-7 154 03/14/1986 Orange County, CA 1 1 0 0 131 77 1 1128 Erich Marscheider GK 6-3 185 01/05/1993 Vienna, Austria 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 031 Andre Hainault DF 6-0 180 06/17/1986 Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2 2 1 0 81 78 5 332 Bobby Boswell DF 6-2 185 03/15/1983 Austin, TX 2 2 0 0 194 191 11 7

HEAD COACH : Dominic Kinnear 07/26/1967 W102 L67 T81

HOUSTON DYNAMO

MLS GAME INFORMATION

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC vs HOUSTON DYNAMO CENTURYLINK FIELD, Seattle, Wash.

March 23, 2012 (WEEK 3, MLS Game #18) 7 p.m. PT (NBC SN)

A pair of clubs that developed a fierce rivalry in the Western Conference meet for the only time this season when Seattle Sounders FC and the Houston Dynamo put their undefeated records on the line Friday night at CenturyLink Field. Sounders FC got their 2012 season off to a quality start with a 3-1 win against Toronto FC last weekend. The Dynamo have started their long road swing with two 1-0 wins on the trot, last weekend defeating San Jose. REFEREE: Baldomero Toledo. SAR (bench): Ian Anderson; JAR (opposite): Fabio Tovar; 4th: Jasen Anno MLS Career: 127 games; FC/gm: 24.9; Y/gm: 3.5; R: 47; pens: 47 INJURY REPORT: SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC – OUT: GK Josh Ford (knee pain); DF Andrew Duran (knee surgery); DF Michael Tetteh (hamstring); MF Mauro Rosales (knee injury); FW O’Brian White (leg surgery); MF Steve Zakuani (leg fracture); DOUBTFUL: FW Eddie Johnson (hip injury) … HOUSTON DYNAMO -- PROBABLE: DF Corey Ashe (L hamstring strain) INTERNATIONAL ABSENCES: SEA: Babayele Sodade (Canada U-23) … HOU: Kofi Sarkodie (USA U-23) SUSPENDED: none HEAD-TO-HEAD ALL-TIME (6 meetings): Sounders FC 2 wins, 8 goals … Dynamo 2 wins, 8 goals … Ties 2 AT SEATTLE (3 meetings): Sounders FC 2 wins, 5 goals … Dynamo 0 wins, 2 goals … Ties 1 LAST YEAR (MLS): 3/25: SEA 1, HOU 1 (Zakuani 80 – Cameron 42) 7/30: HOU 3, SEA 1 (Clark 7; Ching 23, 70 – Fernandez 37)

This is the only league meeting between the teams this season. Sounders FC have never lost to the Dynamo in their CenturyLink Field home. Seattle has won two of the three

league games (with one draw); the teams also played to a draw in Seattle in the 2009 Western Conference Semifinals.

In nine all-time meetings, including the two games in the MLS Cup Playoffs and a U.S. Open Cup semifinal, the road team has never taken the full points.

Coaches record: Sigi Schmid vs. HOU: P12 W3 L4 D5 … Dominic Kinnear vs. SEA: P6 W2 L2 D2 SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC Seattle Sounders FC started off their 2012 MLS season with a bang, getting a hat trick from David Estrada on their way to a 3-1 win against Toronto FC on Saturday evening at CenturyLink Field. LAST MATCH

Sounders FC scored their first goal of the MLS season in the 17th minute. After Alvaro Fernández sent in a teasing cross from the left, David Estrada was the quickest to react, digging the ball out of a scrum and eventually punching it home.

Seattle and Estrada hit for a second six minutes after the break. Played in behind the TFC backline by Marc Burch, Estrada raced into the area unmolested and curled it past goalkeeper Milos Kocic.

Ryan Johnson halved the lead in the 62nd minute, setting off from near the midfield stripe before cutting square across the top of the box and hitting a stunning strike into the far corner of the goal.

But Estrada soon restored the margin for his hat trick. He played a quick one-two with Fernández in the area, lashing home a right-footed shot inside the near post.

With Eddie Johnson out through injury, Estrada was given the starting spot in attack alongside Fredy Montero. Michael Gspurning made his MLS debut, replacing the retired Kasey Keller.

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC (4-4-2): Michael Gspurning - Adam Johansson, Patrick Ianni, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Marc Burch - Mauro Rosales (Roger Levesque 79), Brad Evans, Osvaldo Alonso, Alvaro Fernandez (Christian Sivebaek 65) - David Estrada (Servando Carrasco 87), Fredy Montero.

TEAM NEWS Making his third MLS start, and his seventh league appearance, in his third MLS season, Estrada was named

MLS Player of the Week after his hat trick. Estrada has scored four of Sounders FC’s five goals in competitive matches this season.

“Something that we haven't had in the past is that runner that's up top and that's good at getting behind the defense and can just wreak havoc. When you have that it disorganizes the other defense,” said Brad Evans.

MLS GAME INFORMATION

“Instead of playing in front of them all the time we have somebody that can stretch and bring players out. He found himself in good positions this game and finished three really good goals."

But a down side after the match was losing Mauro Rosales to a knee injury that forced him off in the 79th minute. “It could be a couple weeks; it could be a little more. We’ll have to see how it goes the next few days,” said Sounders FC head coach Sigi Schmid.

Rosales recorded 13 assists, to go with 5 goals, in 26 league appearances in 2011. "You don't want to lose players at any time and certainly he's a very important player to us because of the

creative impulses he gives to the game,” said Schmid. “We're going to miss that part of it and it puts a little more of a burden on the other guys.”

With Rosales out, Schmid will face a few decisions. Marc Burch, who started at left back vs. Toronto FC, could move forward into the midfield, or Christian Sivebaek or Roger Levesque (both of whom came on as substitutes in the TFC match) could slot into the position. Alvaro Fernández – who played a part in all three Seattle goals – would switch flanks, and Leo Gonzalez could start at left back.

“We had that situation a game or two last year and the team responded well and we won some important games without him,” Fernandez said. “We just hope we can make that happen this year as well.”

HOUSTON DYNAMO The Houston Dynamo made it two wins on the trot on their seven-game road swing to kick off the 2012 season, winning 1-0 for a second successive week, against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday afternoon at AT&T Park in San Francisco. The Dynamo are tied with Sporting KC atop the Eastern Conference as the only clubs with maximum points from two games. LAST MATCH

The Dynamo took the lead after 14 minutes. Brian Ching raced into the area to run onto an Adam Moffat through ball, and when he was clattered into by goalkeeper Jon Busch, referee Chris Penso pointed to the post.

Brad Davis pulled the resulting penalty to his right, placing it in the side netting past Busch, who guessed correctly but still couldn’t deflect the shot.

Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear made one change to the team that defeated Chivas USA 1-0 in the season opener. Jermaine Taylor came in at left back for the injured Corey Ashe.

HOUSTON DYNAMO (4-4-2): Tally Hall - Andre Hainault, Geoff Cameron, Bobby Boswell, Jermaine Taylor - Colin Clark (Nathan Sturgis 82), Adam Moffat, Je-Vaughn Watson, Brad Davis - Will Bruin (Calen Carr 67), Brian Ching (Cam Weaver 67).

TEAM NEWS Of the five MLS teams that have started the season with extended road swings (Columbus, 1999; LA, 2003;

Chicago, 2006; Sporting KC, 2011), the Dynamo are the first to not only record shutouts, but also win the first two games on the trip. The Dynamo will play their first seven games on the road while awaiting completion of BBVA Compass Stadium in downtown Houston.

In his first season as the first-choice goalkeeper in 2011, Tally Hall recorded six shutouts in starting every league match along the way.

“We asked him before the game to be a big body for us and come out and catch some balls and take pressure off the defense,” Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear said. “As the game wore on, he was becoming a better, imposing goalkeeper for us. He made one real good save on Chris Wondolowski and I thought he grew in confidence and effectiveness as the game went on.”

After suffering a hamstring strain in the season-opening win vs. Chivas USA, left back Corey Ashe missed out on the win vs. San Jose. Ashe said he expects to be fully available this week.

“I didn’t want to do anymore damage to it, so I figured I’d sit out,” Ashe said about the decision to hold off on a return this past weekend. “I’ll be fine, ready for the game [Friday].”

In Ashe’s place, Jamaican international Jermaine Taylor slotted into the left back spot. “I thought he did OK,” Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear said. “We asked Jermaine to play left back and thought he had some very good moments for us.”

Taylor and midfielder Je-Vaughn Watson – both of whom played the full 90 minutes – joined the Jamaican national team for a friendly Wednesday vs. Costa Rica in Kingston. "We'd like to keep the same 11, but you never know. It's going to be a quick turnaround. Guys got a lot of travel," said Kinnear.

The Dynamo have won both matches by 1-0 scorelines – matching their record of all of last year. "We've had our chances," Will Bruin said to the Houston Chronicle. "We've been creating them, but right now

they haven't gone in. We've been managing to get the wins, which is huge (to have) two wins on the road while creating chances and not being able to get them in."

2012 SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC STATISTICS (1-0-0, 3 pts.) UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E 16 M David Estrada 1 1 87 3 0 7 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 15 M Alvaro Fernandez 1 1 65 0 2 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 8 D Marc Burch 1 1 90 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 M Osvaldo Alonso 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 1 0 23 M Servando Carrasco 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 M Brad Evans 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 G Michael Gspurning 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 D Jhon Kennedy Hurtado 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 D Patrick Ianni 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 5 D Adam Johansson 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 F Roger Levesque 1 0 11 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 F Fredy Montero 1 1 90 0 0 4 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 10 M Mauro Rosales 1 1 79 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 28 M Christian Sivebaek 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 27 M Alex Caskey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 F Cordell Cato 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 D Andrew Duran 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 G Josh Ford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 D Leo Gonzalez 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 F Eddie Johnson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 G Bryan Meredith 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 F Sammy Ochoa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 D Jeff Parke 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 D Andy Rose 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 D Zach Scott 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 M Mike Seamon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 D Michael Tetteh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 G Andrew Weber 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 F O'Brian White 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 M Steve Zakuani 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Team totals 1 1 90 3 3 12 7 12 14 3 3 2 0 Opponent totals 1 1 90 1 1 13 3 14 12 4 5 1 0 GAME-WINNING GOALS: David Estrada 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Alvaro Fernandez 1, Marc Burch 1 PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: None SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING UNF POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SHTS SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO 1 G Michael Gspurning 1 1 90 3 2 1 1.00 0 0 1 0 0 0 Team totals 1 1 90 3 2 1 1.00 0 0 1 0 0 0 Opponent totals 1 1 90 7 4 3 3.00 0 0 0 1 0 0 * = Played with other teams in 2012. Only Seattle Sounders FC statistics listed here.

2012 HOUSTON DYNAMO STATISTICS (2-0-0, 6 pts.) UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E 11 M Brad Davis 2 2 180 1 0 2 1 2 2 0 10 0 0 31 D Andre Hainault 2 2 180 1 0 2 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 16 M Adam Moffat 2 2 180 0 1 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 26 D Corey Ashe 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 32 D Bobby Boswell 2 2 180 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 12 F Will Bruin 2 2 144 0 0 6 4 1 2 2 0 0 0 20 M Geoff Cameron 2 2 180 0 0 2 0 5 1 0 0 1 0 3 F Calen Carr 2 0 36 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 25 F Brian Ching 2 2 153 0 0 3 1 4 1 2 0 0 0 7 M Colin Clark 2 2 172 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 G Tally Hall 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 F Macoumba Kandji 1 0 4 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 M Nathan Sturgis 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 D Jermaine Taylor 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 10 M Je-Vaughn Watson 2 2 180 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 15 F Cam Weaver 1 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 M Luiz Camargo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 D Warren Creavalle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 G Tyler Deric 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 M Alex Dixon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 G Erich Marscheider 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 M Brian Ownby 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 F Colin Rolfe 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 D Kofi Sarkodie 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Team totals 2 2 180 2 1 26 12 28 20 6 10 3 0 Opponent totals 2 2 180 0 0 29 7 20 28 5 9 1 0 GAME-WINNING GOALS: Andre Hainault 1, Brad Davis 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Adam Moffat 1 PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: Brad Davis 1-1 HOUSTON DYNAMO INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING UNF POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SHTS SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO 1 G Tally Hall 2 2 180 7 7 0 0.00 0 0 2 0 0 2 Team totals 2 2 180 7 7 0 0.00 0 0 2 0 0 2 Opponent totals 2 2 180 12 10 2 1.00 1 1 0 2 0 0 * = Played with other teams in 2012. Only Houston Dynamo statistics listed here.

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC 2012 SCHEDULE DAY DATE OPPONENT RESULT ATT. W-L-T POS. PTS NOTES: Sat. Mar. 17 Toronto FC W 3-1 38,709 1-0-0 T5 3 SEA: Estrada (17,51,63); TOR: Johnson (62) Fri. Mar. 23 Houston Sat. Mar. 31 San Jose Sat. Apr. 7 at D.C. United Sat. Apr. 14 Colorado Sat. Apr. 28 at Chicago Wed. May 2 Los Angeles Sat. May 5 Philadelphia Wed. May 9 at FC Dallas Sat. May 12 Real Salt Lake Sat. May 19 at Vancouver Wed. May 23 Columbus Sat. May 26 at Chivas USA Sat. June 16 at Montreal Wed. June 20 Sporting KC Sun. June 24 at Portland Sat. June 30 at New England Wed. July 4 at Real Salt Lake Sat. July 7 Colorado Sun. July 15 at New York Wed. July 18 Real Salt Lake Sat. July 28 at Colorado Sun. Aug. 5 Los Angeles Sat. Aug. 11 at San Jose Sat. Aug. 18 Vancouver Sat. Aug. 25 at Chivas USA Sun. Sept. 2 at FC Dallas Sat. Sept. 8 Chivas USA Sat. Sept. 15 at Portland Sun. Sept. 23 San Jose Sat. Sept. 29 at Vancouver Sun. Oct. 7 Portland Sun. Oct. 21 FC Dallas Sun. Oct. 28 at Los Angeles HOUSTON DYNAMO 2012 SCHEDULE DAY DATE OPPONENT RESULT ATT. W-L-T POS. PTS NOTES: Sun. Mar. 11 at Chivas USA W 1-0 14,464 1-0-0 T1 3 HOU: Hainault (92+) Sat. Mar. 17 at San Jose W 1-0 21,816 2-0-0 T1 6 HOU: Davis (14) Fri. Mar. 23 at Seattle Sun. Apr. 15 at Chicago Sat. Apr. 21 at Columbus Sat. Apr. 28 at D.C. United Wed. May 9 at New York Sat. May 12 D.C. United Tue. May 15 Portland Sat. May 19 at New England Sat. May 26 Los Angeles Sun. June 10 at Vancouver Sat. June 16 FC Dallas Wed. June 20 Toronto FC Sat. June 23 at Montreal Sat. June 30 Philadelphia Tue. July 3 Chicago Sat. July 7 at Sporting KC Sun. July 15 D.C. United Wed. July 18 Sporting KC Sat. July 21 Montreal Sat. July 28 at Toronto FC Fri. Aug. 3 New York Fri. Aug. 10 at New York Sun. Aug. 19 Columbus Sat. Aug. 25 Toronto FC Sun. Sept. 2 at Chicago Thu. Sept. 6 Real Salt Lake Fri. Sept. 14 at Sporting KC Sun. Sept. 23 at Philadelphia Sat. Sept. 29 New England Sat. Oct. 6 Montreal Sat. Oct. 20 Philadelphia Sat. Oct. 27 at Colorado

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC INDIVIDUAL HIGH GAMES (2012) Goals 3 David Estrada 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Assists 2 Alvaro Fernandez 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Shots 7 David Estrada 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Shots on Goal 5 David Estrada 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Fouls Committed 3 Patrick Ianni 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Fouls Suffered 4 Fredy Montero 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Offside 1 David Estrada 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 1 Alvaro Fernandez 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 1 Fredy Montero 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Saves 2 Michael Gspurning 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Shots Faced 3 Michael Gspurning 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Goals Allowed 1 Michael Gspurning 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1

TEAM HIGH GAMES (2012) Goals 3 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Assists 3 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Shots 12 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Shots on Goal 7 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Fouls Committed 12 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Fouls Suffered 14 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Corner Kicks 3 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Offside 3 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Saves 2 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Shots Faced 3 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Goals Allowed 1 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1

TEAM LOW GAMES (2012) Shots 12 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Shots on Goal 7 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Fouls Committed 12 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Fouls Suffered 14 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Corner Kicks 3 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Offside 3 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Saves 2 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1 Shots Faced 3 03/17/2012 vs. TOR W 3-1

HOUSTON DYNAMO INDIVIDUAL HIGH GAMES (2012) Goals 1 Andre Hainault 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 1 Brad Davis 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Assists 1 Adam Moffat 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Shots 4 Will Bruin 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Shots on Goal 3 Will Bruin 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Fouls Committed 4 Jermaine Taylor 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Fouls Suffered 3 Brad Davis 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Offside 3 Brian Ching 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Saves 5 Tally Hall 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Shots Faced 5 Tally Hall 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0

TEAM HIGH GAMES (2012) Goals 1 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 1 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Assists 1 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Shots 18 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Shots on Goal 9 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Fouls Committed 14 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 14 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Fouls Suffered 12 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Corner Kicks 6 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Offside 4 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Saves 5 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Shots Faced 5 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0

TEAM LOW GAMES (2012) Shots 8 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Shots on Goal 3 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Fouls Committed 14 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 14 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Fouls Suffered 8 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Corner Kicks 4 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Offside 2 03/17/2012 at SJ W 1-0 Saves 2 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0 Shots Faced 2 03/11/2012 at CHV W 1-0

2011 SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO (0-1-1) UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E CP 15 MID Alvaro Fernandez 1 1 78 1 0 2 1 1 3 1 0 1 0 0 11 MID Steve Zakuani 1 1 90 1 0 5 2 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 6 MID Osvaldo Alonso 2 2 180 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 MID Brad Evans 1 1 71 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 MID Erik Friberg 2 2 180 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 10 0 0 0 2 FWD Mike Fucito 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 DEF Leo Gonzalez 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 D/M Patrick Ianni 2 2 180 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 21 FWD Nate Jaqua 2 0 62 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 GK Kasey Keller 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 FWD Roger Levesque 1 1 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 17 FWD Fredy Montero 2 2 157 0 0 8 3 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 25 FWD Pat Noonan 1 0 23 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 DEF Jeff Parke 2 2 180 0 0 3 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 D/F James Riley 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 MID Mauro Rosales 2 1 109 0 0 1 0 2 2 2 6 0 0 0 20 DEF Zach Scott 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 DEF Tyson Wahl 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 13 FWD O'Brian White 1 1 61 0 0 6 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 ----------- Team totals 2 2 180 2 0 34 12 24 25 9 19 4 0 0 Opponent totals 2 2 180 4 4 23 10 25 24 8 5 5 0 0 GAME-WINNING GOALS: None GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: None PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: Alvaro Fernandez 1-1 UNF POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SHTS SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO O'TIME 18 GK Kasey Keller 2 2 180 10 6 4 2.00 0 0 0 1 1 0 0-0-0 ----------- Team totals 2 2 180 10 6 4 2.00 0 0 0 1 1 0 0-0-0 Opponent totals 2 2 180 12 8 2 1.00 1 1 1 0 1 0 0-0-0

2011 HOUSTON DYNAMO VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC (1-0-1) UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E CP 25 FWD Brian Ching 2 1 102 2 0 5 3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 20 MID Geoff Cameron 2 2 180 1 1 3 2 4 3 1 0 1 0 0 7 MID Colin Clark 1 1 89 1 1 4 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 11 MID Brad Davis 2 2 180 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 5 1 0 0 21 DEF Hunter Freeman 2 2 180 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 26 MID Corey Ashe 2 2 175 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 32 DEF Bobby Boswell 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 FWD Will Bruin 2 2 106 0 0 0 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 5 MID Danny Cruz 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 MID Alex Dixon 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 FWD Jason Garey 2 1 48 0 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 31 DEF Andre Hainault 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 GK Tally Hall 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 16 MID*Adam Moffat 1 1 90 0 0 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 MID*Lovel Palmer 1 1 90 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 DEF Kofi Sarkodie 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 FWD Cam Weaver 2 0 104 0 0 2 1 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 ----------- Team totals 2 2 180 4 4 23 10 25 24 8 5 5 0 0 Opponent totals 2 2 180 2 0 34 12 24 25 9 19 4 0 0 GAME-WINNING GOALS: Brian Ching 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Brad Davis 1, Geoff Cameron 1 PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: None UNF POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SHTS SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO O'TIME 1 GK Tally Hall 2 2 180 12 8 2 1.00 1 1 1 0 1 0 0-0-0 ----------- Team totals 2 2 180 12 8 2 1.00 1 1 1 0 1 0 0-0-0 Opponent totals 2 2 180 10 6 4 2.00 0 0 0 1 1 0 0-0-0

HOUSTON DYNAMO VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC ALL-TIME REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS Sounders FC 2 wins, 8 goals Dynamo 2 wins, 8 goals Ties 2 07/11/2009 SEA 2 vs HOU 1 (Q) 08/23/2009 HOU 1 vs SEA 1 (H) 08/08/2010 SEA 2 vs HOU 0 (Q) 10/23/2010 HOU 2 vs SEA 1 (H) 03/25/2011 SEA 1 vs HOU 1 (Q) 07/30/2011 HOU 3 vs SEA 1 (H) MLS CUP PLAYOFFS 10/29/2009 SEA 0 vs HOU 0 (Q) 11/08/2009 HOU 1 vs SEA 0 (OT) (H) U.S. OPEN CUP 07/21/2009 SEA 2 vs HOU 1 (OT) (Y8, SF)

HEAD-TO-HEAD: Sounders FC Dynamo Category 1 2 OT Tot. 1 2 OT Tot. Goals 3 5 0 8 6 2 0 8 Shots 38 35 0 73 31 24 0 55 Shots on Goal 18 20 0 38 13 7 0 20 Fouls 33 41 0 74 38 34 0 72 Offsides 11 9 0 20 13 9 0 22 Corner Kicks 19 19 0 38 21 5 0 26 GOALS SCORED IN 15-MINUTE INTERVALS: 1-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 OT Total SEA 1 0 2 1 2 2 0 8 HOU 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 8 CAREER COACHING RECORDS: Sigi Schmid vs. HOU 3-4-5 (1.17 pts./game) Dominic Kinnear vs. SEA 2-2-2 (1.33 pts./game) ALL-TIME SERIES LEADERS: Sounders FC Dynamo Goals 2 Fernandez/Montero 3 Geoff Cameron Assists 2 Nate Jaqua 4 Brad Davis Shots 14 Fredy Montero 9 Brad Davis Shots on Goal 8 Fredy Montero 4 Cameron/Davis Fouls Committed 7 Leo Gonzalez 8 Brian Ching Fouls Suffered 9 Fredy Montero 9 Brian Ching Wins 2 Kasey Keller 1 Deric/Hall Losses 2 Kasey Keller 1 Hall/Onstad Shutouts 1 Kasey Keller 0 Saves 12 Kasey Keller 15 Tally Hall Goals Allowed 8 Kasey Keller 4 Tally Hall ALL-TIME SERIES GAME HIGHS: Sounders FC Dynamo Goals 1 8 players tied 2 Brian Ching (7/30/11) Assists 1 8 players tied 2 Brad Davis (10/23/10) Shots 7 Fredy Montero (3/25/11) 6 Brad Davis (7/11/09) Shots on Goal 3 4 players tied 3 Brian Ching (7/30/11) Fouls Committed 4 Vagenas/Sturgis 5 Kei Kamara (7/11/09) Fouls Suffered 5 Freddie Ljungberg (8/23/09) 4 3 players tied Saves 5 Kasey Keller (7/30/11) 7 Tally Hall (8/8/10) Goals Allowed 3 Kasey Keller (7/30/11) 2 Onstad/Hall 2012 W-L-T BREAKDOWNS: SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC HOUSTON DYNAMO W-L-T Streak (started) W-L-T Streak (started) At Halftime: Leading 1-0-0 6 Ws (6/23/2011) 1-0-0 3 Ws (10/14/2011 Tied 0-0-0 1 Ws (10/22/2011 1-0-0 1 Ws (3/11/2012) Trailing 0-0-0 2 Ws (8/6/2011) 0-0-0 1 Ws (9/17/2011) First Goal: Scored 1-0-0 9 Ws (5/21/2011) 2-0-0 4 Ws (10/14/2011 Allowed 0-0-0 1 Ws (10/15/2011 0-0-0 1 Ws (9/17/2011) Goals Scored: 0 goals 0-0-0 1 Ls (10/8/2011) 0-0-0 3 Ls (7/23/2011) 1 goals 0-0-0 1 Ls (9/10/2011) 2-0-0 2 Ws (3/11/2012) 2 goals 0-0-0 4 Ws (6/26/2011) 0-0-0 2 Ws (9/17/2011) 3 goals 1-0-0 10 Ws (6/28/2009) 0-0-0 5 Ws (9/25/2010) 4 or more 0-0-0 4 Ws (9/18/2010) 0-0-0 11 Ws (4/2/2006) Goals Allowed: 0 goals 0-0-0 2 Ws (8/20/2011) 2-0-0 5 Ws (7/9/2011) 1 goals 1-0-0 8 Ws (5/28/2011) 0-0-0 1 Ws (10/23/2011 2 goals 0-0-0 2 Ls (9/10/2011) 0-0-0 1 Ts (9/14/2011) 3 goals 0-0-0 1 Ls (7/30/2011) 0-0-0 3 Ls (8/28/2010) 4 goals 0-0-0 2 Ls (8/2/2009) 0-0-0 2 Ls (6/5/2010)

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC CAREER STATISTICS VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO (2-2-2) PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT Fredy Montero 4 4 337 2 1 14 Alvaro Fernandez 3 1 125 2 0 3 Nate Jaqua 6 3 335 1 2 6 James Riley 5 5 450 1 1 3 Steve Zakuani 5 4 332 1 1 9 Patrick Ianni 6 5 459 1 0 3 Jhon Kennedy Hurtado 2 2 171 0 1 0 Kasey Keller 6 6 540 0 1 0 Freddie Ljungberg 2 2 177 0 1 3 Osvaldo Alonso 5 5 450 0 0 10 Brad Evans 2 2 161 0 0 1 Erik Friberg 2 2 180 0 0 2 Mike Fucito 1 0 12 0 0 0 Leo Gonzalez 4 4 341 0 0 0 Stephen King 1 1 90 0 0 0 Sebastien Le Toux 2 1 124 0 0 3 Roger Levesque 3 2 121 0 0 0 Tyrone Marshall 2 1 135 0 0 0 Blaise Nkufo 2 2 177 0 0 2 Pat Noonan 1 0 23 0 0 1 Sanna Nyassi 2 2 175 0 0 2 Jeff Parke 4 4 315 0 0 3 Mauro Rosales 2 1 109 0 0 1 Zach Scott 1 1 90 0 0 0 Mike Seamon 1 0 5 0 0 0 Nathan Sturgis 2 2 154 0 0 1 Peter Vagenas 2 1 92 0 0 0 Tyson Wahl 3 2 199 0 0 0 O'Brian White 1 1 61 0 0 6 Team totals 6 6 540 8 8 73 Opponent totals 6 6 540 8 11 55 GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG Kasey Keller 6 540 20 12 1.33 0 ----------- Team totals 6 540 20 12 1.33 0 Opponent totals 6 540 38 28 1.33 1

CURRENT SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC PLAYERS CAREER STATISTICS VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO (2-2-2) PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT Fredy Montero 4 4 337 2 1 14 Alvaro Fernandez 3 1 125 2 0 3 Marc Burch 7 6 564 1 1 4 Steve Zakuani 5 4 332 1 1 9 Patrick Ianni 6 5 459 1 0 3 Eddie Johnson 3 3 270 1 0 7 Jhon Kennedy Hurtado 2 2 171 0 1 0 Osvaldo Alonso 5 5 450 0 0 10 Brad Evans 4 3 220 0 0 3 Leo Gonzalez 4 4 341 0 0 0 Roger Levesque 3 2 121 0 0 0 Jeff Parke 9 9 765 0 0 4 Mauro Rosales 2 1 109 0 0 1 Zach Scott 1 1 90 0 0 0 Mike Seamon 1 0 5 0 0 0 O'Brian White 3 1 125 0 0 7 Team totals 6 6 540 8 8 73 Opponent totals 6 6 540 8 11 55 GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG ----------- Team totals 6 540 20 12 1.33 0 Opponent totals 6 540 38 28 1.33 1

HOUSTON DYNAMO CAREER STATISTICS VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC (2-2-2) PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT Geoff Cameron 5 4 392 3 1 6 Brian Ching 5 3 300 2 0 7 Brad Davis 6 6 481 1 4 9 Colin Clark 1 1 89 1 1 4 Cam Weaver 3 1 176 1 0 5 Dominic Oduro 3 2 166 0 2 5 Mike Chabala 3 3 240 0 1 0 Hunter Freeman 2 2 180 0 1 1 Brian Mullan 3 2 176 0 1 1 Ade Akinbiyi 1 0 28 0 0 0 Corey Ashe 6 5 431 0 0 0 Wade Barrett 1 1 90 0 0 0 Bobby Boswell 5 5 450 0 0 0 Will Bruin 2 2 106 0 0 0 Ricardo Clark 2 2 180 0 0 1 Ryan Cochrane 1 1 75 0 0 0 Danny Cruz 4 1 126 0 0 3 Tyler Deric 1 1 90 0 0 0 Alex Dixon 1 0 1 0 0 0 Jason Garey 2 1 48 0 0 2 Andre Hainault 4 4 360 0 0 1 Tally Hall 3 3 270 0 0 0 Stuart Holden 1 1 90 0 0 1 Julius James 1 1 90 0 0 0 Kei Kamara 2 2 165 0 0 1 Luis Angel Landin 1 0 15 0 0 0 Adam Moffat 1 1 90 0 0 4 Richard Mulrooney 2 2 180 0 0 1 Joseph Ngwenya 1 1 90 0 0 0 Pat Onstad 2 2 180 0 0 0 Lovel Palmer 2 2 180 0 0 2 Eddie Robinson 2 2 156 0 0 1 Kofi Sarkodie 1 1 90 0 0 0 Adrian Serioux 1 0 24 0 0 0 Erik Ustruck 1 0 30 0 0 0 Craig Waibel 2 1 105 0 0 0 Team totals 6 6 540 8 11 55 Opponent totals 6 6 540 8 8 73 GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG Tyler Deric 1 90 6 5 1.00 0 Tally Hall 3 270 21 15 1.33 1 Pat Onstad 2 180 11 8 1.50 0 ----------- Team totals 6 540 38 28 1.33 1 Opponent totals 6 540 20 12 1.33 0

CURRENT HOUSTON DYNAMO PLAYERS CAREER STATISTICS VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC (2-2-2) PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT Geoff Cameron 5 4 392 3 1 6 Colin Clark 4 3 299 2 2 8 Brian Ching 5 3 300 2 0 7 Brad Davis 6 6 481 1 4 9 Macoumba Kandji 3 3 269 1 0 3 Cam Weaver 4 1 189 1 0 5 Corey Ashe 6 5 431 0 0 0 Bobby Boswell 5 5 450 0 0 0 Will Bruin 2 2 106 0 0 0 Calen Carr 3 1 72 0 0 1 Tyler Deric 1 1 90 0 0 0 Alex Dixon 1 0 1 0 0 0 Andre Hainault 4 4 360 0 0 1 Tally Hall 3 3 270 0 0 0 Adam Moffat 2 2 179 0 0 4 Kofi Sarkodie 1 1 90 0 0 0 Nathan Sturgis 2 1 78 0 0 2 Team totals 6 6 540 8 11 55 Opponent totals 6 6 540 8 8 73 GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG Tyler Deric 1 90 6 5 1.00 0 Tally Hall 3 270 21 15 1.33 1 ----------- Team totals 6 540 38 28 1.33 1 Opponent totals 6 540 20 12 1.33 0

2012 MlS rECord: 1-0-0 (3 points)

(Home: 1-0-0 Away: 0-0-0)

2012 All-CoMPEtItIonS rECord: 2-1-0

(Home: 2-0-0 Away: 0-1-0)

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Wed. 3/7 SAntoS lAGunA* W 2-1 FoX Soccer

Wed. 3/14 at santos laguna* l 6-1 FoX soccer

Sat. 3/17 toronto FC W 3-1 KonG

Fri. 3/23 HouSton 7:00 p.m. nBCSn

Sat. 3/31 SAn JoSE 7:00 p.m KonG/KoMo2

sat. 4/7 at DC United 4:30 p.m. konG/koMo2

Sat. 4/14 ColorAdo 1:00 p.m. KonG+

sat. 4/28 at Chicago 5:30 p.m. konG+

Wed. 5/2 lA GAlAXy 7:00 p.m. KonG/KoMo2

Sat. 5/5 PHIlAdElPHIA 1:00 p.m. nBCSn

Wed. 5/9 at FC Dallas 5:30 p.m. konG

Sat. 5/12 rEAl SAlt lAKE 7:00 p.m. KInG+

sat. 5/19 at Vancouver 2:00 p.m. konG/koMo2

Wed. 5/23 ColuMBuS 7:00 p.m. KonG+

sat. 5/26 at Chivas Usa 7:30 p.m. konG/koMo2

sat. 6/16 at Montreal 4:30 p.m. konG/koMo2+

Wed. 6/20 KAnSAS CIty 7:00 p.m. KonG+

sun. 6/24 at portland 2:00 p.m. espn

sat. 6/30 at new england 4:30 p.m. konG

Wed. 7/4 at real salt lake 7:00 p.m. konG/koMo2+

Sat. 7/7 ColorAdo 8:00 p.m. nBCSn

sun. 7/15 at new York 1:00 p.m. espn

sat. 7/28 at Colorado 6:00 p.m. konG/koMo2+

Sun. 8/5 lA GAlAXy 7:00 p.m.. ESPn2

sat. 8/11 at san Jose 7:30 p.m. konG

Sat. 8/18 vAnCouvEr 1:00 p.m. KInG/KoMo2+

sat. 8/25 at Chivas Usa 7:30 p.m. kinG

sun. 9/2 at FC Dallas 4:00 p.m. konG

Sat. 9/8 CHIvAS uSA 1:00 p.m. KInG/KoMo2+

sat. 9/15 at portland 12:30 p.m. nBC

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sat. 9/29 at Vancouver 6:00 p.m. nBCsn

Sun. 10/7 PortlAnd 6:00 p.m. ESPn

Wed. 10/17 rEAl SAlt lAKE tBA nBCSn+

Sun. 10/21 FC dAllAS 6:00 p.m. ESPn

sun. 10/28 at la Galaxy 6:00 p.m. espn

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2 0 1 2 S o u n d E r S F C S C H E d u l E

SEAttlE SoundErS FC GAME notES

vs.

date: Friday, March 23, 2012

Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. pT

location: Centurylink Field, seattle, Washington

referee: Baldomero Toledo

referee’s Assistants: ian anderson, Fabio Tovar

Fourth official: Jasen anno

national tv: nBC sports network (Comcast HD 626)

talent: arlo White and kyle Martino

local radio: 97.3 kiro FM

talent: ross Fletcher and kasey keller

Postgame talent: Matt Johnson, alan Hinton, Jimmy Gabriel, pete Fewing

Spanish radio: la Gran D 99.3 FM

talent: rene aleman, Victor Hernandez and noe Menendez

Sounders FC Pr Contacts:Jeff Garza (o: 425-203-8021, c: 206-255-4661); [email protected])

suzanne lavender (c: 206-730-7549); [email protected])

Mike Ferris (o: 425-203-8313, c: 206-953-9767); [email protected])

Houston Pr Contact:lester Gretsch (c: 713-276-7522; [email protected])

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Johansson

Ianni

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Montero

EvansAlonso

Sivebaek

Estrada

15

Goalkeepers

29 - Ford33 - Weber35 - Meredith

DeFenDers

12 - Gonzalez20 - scott30 - Duran31 - parke

MiDFielDers

10 - sivebaek

11 - Zakuani

14 - Tetteh

22 - seamon

23 - Carrasco

24 - levesque

25 - rose

27 - Caskey

ForWarDs

7 - Johnson

13 - White

19 - sodade

21 - Cato

26 - ochoa

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Seattle Sounders FC vs. Houston dynamo | Friday, March 23, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. Pt

SoundErS FC vS. HouSton dynAMo

Fueled by the surging David estrada, sounders FC kicked off

the 2012 Major league soccer season on a high note last

saturday night with a 3-1 victory over Toronto FC.

seattle (1-0-0) will continue a three-game home stand tonight

when Mls Cup runners-up Houston Dynamo (2-0-0) visit the Xbox

pitch at Centurylink Field. Houston beat two West teams away

from home this season and sit atop the early east standings. The

stingy Houston defense is yet to concede a goal this season and

the potent seattle attack is poised to crack through.

seattle and Houston are level at 2-2-2 all-time with each side

netting eight goals. neither team has won on the road as sounders

FC is unbeaten at home with two wins and a draw in three

meetings. Five of seattle’s eight goals have come in the final 45

minutes while Houston scores early with six of their eight tallies

coming in the opening half. seattle has outshot their Houston

counterparts 63-55 (38-20 on goal).

Fredy Montero and alvaro Fernandez have each scored twice

against Houston while Geoff Cameron leads all players with three

goals in the series. Dynamo forward Brian Ching is the only player

with a multi-goal game.

seattle looks to continue to establish Centurylink Field as one

of the league’s toughest places to play. The club went 9-4-4 at

home in 2011 (25-10-12 overall) and, with the victory in the first

leg of the ConCaCaF Champions league quarters, seattle has

won both home games this season, scoring five goals in 180

minutes of action.

seattle supporters will get their sounders FC soccer fix as

seven of the next 12 matches will be played in the emerald City.

The opening home stay concludes next saturday, March 31

against the san Jose earthquakes.

SEAttlE SoundErS FC

overall: 1-0-0

last 5: W

Home: 1-0-0

Away: 0-0-0

vs. East: 1-0-0

vs. West: 0-0-0

Goals For: 3

Goals Against:1

+/-: 2

HouSton dynAMo

overall: 2-0-0

last 5: W-W

Home: 0-0-0

Away: 2-0-0

vs. East: 0-0-0

vs. West: 2-0-0

Goals For: 2

Goals Against: 0

+/-: 2

tEAM vItAlS*

tEAM CAtEGorIES*

SEA Hou

Games 1 2

Goals Scored 3 (T-6th) 2 (T-9th)

Goals Scored Avg. 3.00 1.00

Goals Allowed Per Game 1.00 0.00

Goal differential 2 2

Shots 12 (T-17th) 26 (T-6th)

Shots on Goal 7 (T-9th) 12 (T-3rd)

Fouls Suffered 14 (17th) 20 (T-15th)

Fouls Committed 12 (18th) 28 (!-6th)

yellow Card Cautions 2 (T-11th) 3 (T-3rd)

H E A d C o A C H E S ( M l S r E G u l A r S E A S o n )

Sigi Schmid dominic Kinnear

years Coaching (Pro) 13 9

Career MlS record 158-110-83 102-67-81

years with team 4 9

record With team 45-24-26 102-67-81

record vs. opponent 3-4-5 2-2-2

Head-to-Head 4-5-5 4-5-5

IndIv IduAl lEAdErS*

SEA Hou

Goals estrada (3; 1st) 2 players (1; T-5th)

Assists Fernandez (2; T-1st) Moffat (1; T-7th)

Shots estrada (7; T-7th) Bruin (6)

Shots on Goal estrada (5; T-3rd) Bruin (4; T-6th)

Game-Winning Goals estrada (1; T-1st) 2 players (1; T-1st)

Game-Winning Assists 2 players (1; T-1st) Moffat (1; T-1st)

Fouls Suffered Montero (4) 5 players (5; T-7th)

Fouls Committed ianni (3) Cameron (6)

yellow Card Cautions 2 players (1; T-3rd) 3 players (1; T-3rd)

GoAlKEEPEr lEAdErS*

MlS StAndInGS*Western Conference W-l-d, P

real salt lake 2-0-0, 6

Colorado rapids 2-0-0, 6

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-0-0, 6

portland Timbers 1-0-1, 4

FC Dallas 1-0-1, 4

seattle sounders FC 1-0-0, 3

l.a. Galaxy 1-1-0, 3

san Jose earthquakes 0-1-0, 0

Chivas Usa 0-2-0, 0

Eastern Conference W-l-d, P

Houston Dynamo 2-0-0, 6

sporting kansas City 2-0-0, 6

Chicago Fire 0-0-1, 1

Montreal impact 0-1-1, 1

Toronto FC 0-1-0, 0

Columbus Crew 0-1-0, 0

philadelphia Union 0-2-0, 0

D.C. United 0-2-0, 0

new York red Bulls 0-2-0, 0

new england revs 0-2-0, 0

SEA Hou

Minutes Played Gspurning (90) Hall (180; T-1st)

Goals Against Average Gspurning (1.00; T-7th) Hall (0.00; T-1st)

Wins Gspurning (1; T-5th) Hall (2; T-1st)

Shutouts n/a Hall (2; T-1st)

Saves Gspurning (2) Hall (7; T-3rd)

tHE dynAMo ConnECtIon

Houston features several personalities with northwest ties,

including two former a-league/Usl-1 sounders. Forward Cam

Weaver was the sounders' top scorer in 2005 as a rookie out of

seattle University. Weaver had helped the redhawks win the

nCaa Division ii championship in 2004. Forward Brian Ching

starred at Gonzaga and made the all-league team with the

sounders in 2002. Goalkeeper Tally Hall is a native of Gig Harbor,

Washington. Dominic kinnear, the Dynamo head coach, played

for the sounders' 1995 a-league championship team.

patrick ianni of sounders FC came north from Houston during

the 2009 offseason. ianni was obtained in a January 26 trade for

a conditional pick in the 2010 superDraft. ianni spent his first three

pro seasons wearing orange, making 35 league appearances for

the Dynamo from 2006-08. He scored the game-winner on a

second-half overhead kick in a 2-1 seattle home win on July 11,

2009.

* 2012 MLS Regular Season

HouSton dynAMo PrEvIEW

The all-time series between seattle and Houston is level at

2-2-2 with each side netting eight goals. neither team has won on

the road as sounders FC is unbeaten at home with two wins and

a draw in three meetings. Five of seattle's eight goals have come

in the final 45 minutes while Houston scores early with six of their

eight tallies coming in the opening half. seattle has outshot their

Houston counterparts 63-55 (38-20 on goal).


tHE BoyS ArE BACK

The core of leaders returns to sounders FC for the 2012

season. striker Fredy Montero is joined in the attack by 2011 Mls

newcomer of the Year Mauro rosales, alvaro Fernandez and,

eventually, winger steve Zakuani. The backline is shored up by

Jeff parke and Jhon kennedy Hurtado in the middle with leo

Gonzalez returning to the left. The ever-active central midfield of

osvaldo alonso and Brad evans rounds out the group of returning

starters.

a group of newcomers have also joined the club, most notably

the six-foot-five austrian goalkeeper Michael Gspurning, swedish

right back adam Johansson and Danish midfielder Christian

sivebaek. The rave Green also added a goalscorer in U.s.

international eddie Johnson. and, as in years past, seattle also

has depth. The emergence of David estrada has created more

competition for minutes at forward, particularly with teammates

sammy ochoa and Babayele sodade.

MArCH MAdnESS

College basketball isn’t the only sport with March Madness as

sounders FC personnel have added their own spin to the phrase.

led by Mls all-time winningest head coach sigi schmid, goal

scorer Fredy Montero and 2011 sounders FC team MVp osvaldo

alonso, sounders FC have set the month on fire.

MoSt WInS In MArCH, All-tIME

1. Sigi Schmid Seattle 8

2. Bruce arena l.a. Galaxy 7

3. Jason kreis real salt lake 5

octavio Zambrano Metrostars 5

MoSt MlS GoAlS In MArCH, ACtIvE

1. omar Cummings Colorado 5

Javier Morales salt lake 5

3. Fredy Montero Seattle 4

davy Arnaud Seattle 4

Chris Wondolowski san Jose 4

MoSt MlS ASSIStS In MArCH, ACtIvE

1. osvaldo Alonso Seattle 4

2. David Beckman l.a. Galaxy 3

Davide Chiumiento Vancouver 3

Jack Jewsbury portland 3

kei kamara sporting k.C. 3

Javier Morales salt lake 3

lEt’S GEt It StArtEd

in their first three Mls seasons, seattle has earned the

second-most points in that span. only the la Galaxy (174) has

earned more points than seattle (158). seattle is coming off its

best season yet when they amassed 63 points in 2011, including

a league-high 56 goals (the most since D.C. United scored 58 in

2005). seattle has scored 133 goals in Mls since joining in 2009,

the second-most in that span to FC Dallas (134).

CAto CAllEd In By trInIdAd And toBAGo

Trinidad and Tobago Men's olympic Team called in forward

Cordell Cato for the ConCaCaF Qualifying Tournament in

Carson, Calif. from March 22 to april 2.

Cordell, 19, will joined the team for training camp in Ft.

lauderdale, Fla. from March 15 to March 20.

The competition begins in Carson, Calif. with games on March

23, 25 and 27. The semifinal would be played on March 31 and

the final is scheduled for april 2 in kansas City. The two finalists

qualify for the london olympics.

Trinidad and Tobago is in Group B with Mexico, panama and

Honduras.

Cato was unavailable for seattle's game against Toronto FC

and will miss the match against Houston. should Trinidad and

Tobago advance to the finals Cato would also be unavailable for

seattle's match on March 31.

Cato will played sounders FC teammate Babayele sodade in

a scrimmage between Trinidad and Tobago and Canada on Friday,

March 16 in Ft. lauderdale, Fla.

Cato was chosen to his country's squad for the 2011

ConCaCaF Under-20 Championships.

MEn In KIltS FundrAISEr

seahawks guard John Moffitt and sounders FC forward roger

levesque donned authentic kilts alongside other seattle celebrities

to raise money for the seattle ronald McDonald House and its

mission of supporting families with seriously ill children.

Fans are encouraged to visit www.meninkilts.rmhcseattle.org

until april 13 and cast a vote. each vote is $25 and sponsors one

night of housing for a family. all donations will benefit ronald Mc-

Donald House Charities of Western Washington and alaska.

The seattle ronald McDonald House is a home-away-from-

home for more than 700 families each year while their children

receive medical treatment. They also provide a van service for

families staying in anchorage while their children receive medical

care.

The "king of the kilt" will be announced on april 14 at the

Georgetown Brewing Company.

To learn more about the seattle ronald McDonald House, visit

www.rmhcseattle.org.

BACKEd By StAtS

The strong start to the 2012 campaign is evidenced by some

impressive statistics. seattle has held 51.9% possession through

the first three games. When in possession, seattle takes care of

the ball with an average passing accuracy of 81.4%, better than

their opponent in all three matches. and when seattle loses pos-

session, the rave Green has the ability to recover the ball, winning

55.8% of their duels with a high of 59.8% against Toronto on sat-

urday. seattle has made over 450 passes in all three games with

a high of 474 passes last saturday, including an average of 13

open play crosses per game.

SoundErS FC InJury rEPort

Probable:

none

Questionable:

none

doubtful:

FW eddie Johnson (hip injury)

out:

Gk Josh Ford (knee pain)

DeF andrew Duran (knee surgery)

DeF/MF Michael Tetteh (hamstring)

MiD Mauro rosales (knee injury)

MF steve Zakuani (leg fracture)

FW o’Brian White (leg surgery)


A t t E n d A n C E r E C o r d S B r o K E n

Following a club record 18 Mls wins and third consecutive trip

to the postseason in 2011, rave Green supporters do not want to

miss out on seeing their team in action in 2012. last saturday,

seattle set a club record for a season opener with 39,232 fans on

the Xbox pitch at Centurylink Field, continuing its sellout streak

of 51 consecutive Mls matches.

seattle set an Mls record for attendance with an average of

30,897 during their inaurgual season in 2009, only to surpass that

mark in 2010 with an average of 36,173 and again in 2011 with an

average of 38,498. The top regular-season crowd is 64,140 in a

2-1 win over san Jose during kasey keller’s final home regular-

season match last october.

top-10 All-time MlS Season Attendance Averages:

2011 Seattle Sounders FC 38,498



1996 los angeles Galaxy 28,916




1996 Metrostars 23,898


1997 new england revolution 21,423

EnGlISH PrEMIEr lEAGuE (thru March 18) Club Attendance

1. Manchester United 75,3662. arsenal 59,9673. newcastle United 49,3064. Manchester City 47,0365. liverpool 44,8266. Chelsea 41,545

Sounders FC 39,2327. sunderland 38,6898. Tottenham Hotspur 36,0699. aston Villa 34,13710. everton 33,235

ItAlIAn SErIE A (thru March 18) Club Attendance

1. aC Milan 51,228 2. internazionale 48,9753. napoli 47,000

Sounders FC 39,2324. as roma 34,3495. Juventus 31,6716. lazio 31,2307. Fiorentina 24,0198. Genoa 22,2099. palermo 21,38810. Bologna 18,574

SPAnISH lA lIGA (thru March 18) Club Attendance

1. Barcelona 82,7102. real Madrid 73,6353. atletico Madrid 47,3304. Valencia 42,1535. real Betis 41,730

Sounders FC 39,2326. athletic Bilbao 37,7147. sevilla FC 36,3218. espanyol 28,0729. real sociedad 25,68410. Malaga 25,307

GErMAn BundESlIGA (thru March 18) Club Attendance

1. Borussia Dortmund 80,4602. Bayern Munich 69,0003. schalke 04 60,9754. Hertha Berlin 54,8585. VfB stuffgart 54,4716. Hamburg sV 53,1527. Borussia Monchengladbach 51,5078. FC Cologne 46,9239. Hannover 96 44,01810. kaiserslautern 41,84611. Werder Bremen 40,65212. nurnberg 40,497

Sounders FC 39,232

K E E P I n G P A C E W I t H t H E W o r l d

1. philadelphia 45,440

2. new York Yankees 45,107

3. san Francisco 41,818

Sounders FC (2012) 39,2324. Minnesota 39,112.

5. los angeles angels 39,090

6. st. louis 38,196

7. Milwaukee 37,918

8. Boston 37,703

9. Chicago Cubs 37,258

10. Texas 36,382

11. los angeles Dodgers 36,236

12. Colorado 35,923

13. Detroit 32,617

14. new York Mets 30,108

15. atlanta 30,037

16. Cincinnati 27,327

17. san Diego 26,457

18. arizona 25,992

19. Houston 25,518

20. Washington 24,877

21. Chicago White sox 24,705

22. pittsburgh 24,255

23. seattle 23,411

24. Cleveland 22,726

25. Toronto 22,445

26. Baltimore 21,943

27. kansas City 21,289

28. Miami 19,007

29. Tampa Bay 18,878

30. oakland 18,232

2 0 1 1 M l B A t t E n d A n C E

* sounders FC have sold out 51 consecutive Mls matches.

* sounders FC would rank seventh in epl, fourth in

serie a, sixth in la liga and 13th in Bundesliga.

* sounders FC would rank fourth in Major league Baseball.

S u P P o r t E r S r A n K S


HAt trICK WItH A uruGuAyAn tWISt

The hat trick hero may garner most of the attention, but David

estrada knows he is in debt to midfielder alvaro Fernandez for

great set-up play. Fernandez was involved in all three goals,

recording two assists for the first time in his Mls career. The

creative Uruguayan showed his skill on the first goal as he beat

his defender with a tricky back heel move and centered a low cross

that estrada finished past a crowd in the box. Fernandez began

the second scoring play with a ball to Marc Burch and worked a

neat one-two in the box to help estrada complete his hat trick in

the 63rd minute. Fernandez had previously recorded just one as-

sist in league play over his first two seasons.

tHE MAturAtIon oF A GoAl SCorEr

The long and winding road that led David estrada to his break-

out performance last saturday began years ago as a youth soccer

player in salinas, Calif. one of the most prolific goal scorers in

California high school soccer history, estrada scored 66 goals as

a senior (most in the nation) and also scored 11 goals in a single

game. He went to walk-on as a freshman at UCla where playing

time was rare until a midseason injury to a teammate allowed for

an opportunity. estrada took full advantage and scored a UCla

record 12 goals as a freshman and earned soccer america's

Freshman of the Year. Despite earning pac-10 honors all four

years, estrada has not played up top since his freshman year. in

his first two years in seattle, estrada spent time in the midfield and

also experimented at right back. since returning to the forward

position this preseason estrada has scored seven goals with two

assists in 10 games.

St. HAt trICK’S dAy

a decisive opening night victory was highlighted by the sudden

success of an unsuspecting hero as David estrada burst onto the

Mls scene in his first league start at home on st. patrick’s Day. it

took the third-year forward just 17 minutes to find the netting at

Centurylink Field; the first tally of his Mls career. estrada added

two more before full time to seal the victory.

Estada notables:

* First goals in Mls play in seven appearances (three starts; 283

total minutes)

* Four goals in first two home starts. saturday marked his first Mls

home start (first competitive home start was March 7 against

santos laguna)

* Has scored four of seattle's six goals in all competitions this

season

* led all players with seven total shots (one short of club record),

including five on goal (ties club record)

* seattle's first multi-goal scorer since back-to-back Fredy Montero

braces (9/24/11 and 10/1/11)

Sounders All-time FC Hat tricks

Player opponent date

david Estrada vs. toronto FC 03/17/12

lamar neagle vs. Columbus 08/27/11

Blaise nkufo at Columbus 09/18/10

All-time MlS Hat tricks in an opening Game

Player opponent date

david Estrada, Sea vs. toronto FC 03/17/12

Brian Ching, Hou (4) vs. Colorado 04/02/06

Brian kreis, Dal vs. kansas City 03/20/99

EStrAdA nAMEd MlS PlAyEr oF tHE WEEK

seattle sounders FC forward David estrada was voted Major

league soccer player of the Week by the north american soccer

reporters (nasr) for Week 2 of the 2012 Mls season. estrada

became the third player in club history to score a hat trick as he

lead seattle to a 3-1 season-opening victory over Toronto FC on

saturday on the Xbox pitch at Centurylink Field.

The player of the Week award is the first of estrada's three-

year Mls career. it is the 14th time that a seattle player has won

the award.

estrada helped seattle to its third season-opening victory in

four years with his first three goals in Mls play. He opened his ac-

count in the 17th minute when he poked in a loose ball following a

scramble in the box. He added a second tally in the 51st minute

and completed the hat trick just moments after Toronto's lone goal

in the 63rd minute.

several seattle newcomers relocated to the pacific northwest over the offseason and last saturday night they finally met the throngs

of rave Green supporters at Centurylink Field. in front of the biggest crowd for a season opener in club history, four players made their

club debuts. Two starters, austrian keeper Michael Gspurning and swedish right back adam Johansson, made their Mls debut in front

of the home crowd. Danish midfielder Christian sivebaek also made his first league appearance and starting left backMarc Burch made

his first league appearance for sounders FC.

WElCoME HoME: CluB dEButS GAlorE

StrIK InG BACK

sounders FC takes every opportunity to show its true

character, and it's no more obvious than after conceding a goal. in

the two home goals allowed by seattle this season, both were

followed by quick responses. last saturday against Toronto FC,

David estrada scored just 69 seconds after ryan Johnson's goal,

which was less than 40 seconds after the restart. a week and a

half earlier Brad evans regained the lead just two minutes after

santos laguna struck.

ForWArd dAvId EStrAdA


rECAP: SoundErS FC 3 vS. toronto FC 1

David estrada scored his first three Mls goals as sounders

FC beat Toronto FC, 3-1, in seattle's league opener in front of a

record crowd of 38,709 on the Xbox pitch at Centurylink Field.

estrada became the third player in Mls history to score a hat

trick in the club's opening game of the Mls season. His three-goal

effort was the third hat trick in club history and first in Mls this

season. Midfielder alvaro Fernandez was involved in all three

scores, recording two assists.

estrada put seattle ahead early with a goal in the 17th minute.

alvaro Fernandez cut across his defender after beating him down

the left flank, allowing the Uruguayan to center a cross. The ball

deflected off a Toronto FC defender and, after a scramble in the

box, estrada poked the ball past goalkeeper Mils kocic for the

game's first goal.

estrada and Fernandez combined again for the second goal

in the 51st minute. Defender Marc Burch, who made his Mls

debut for the club, led estrada up the left side and the third-year

striker finished into the far side of the net.

The assist marked Burch's first for the club and first since

March 19, 2011, versus Columbus Crew.

estrada completed the hat trick just moments after Toronto's

lone goal. after weaving through the reds' defender on the left

flank, he played a give-and-go with Fernandez and finished past

kocic.

estrada has now scored four goals in his first two home starts,

including the first tally against santos laguna on March 7. He has

scored four of seattle's six goals in all competitions this season.

Fernandez recorded two assists for the first time in his Mls

career.

estrada's hat trick was the third in club history, including lamar

neagle versus the Columbux Crew (8/27/2011) and Blaise nkufo

at Columbus (9/18/2010)

ryan Johnson scored for Toronto in the 62nd minute on an

impressive strike from 20-yards out. Johnson dribbled up the right

side, cut toward the middle and rocketed a shot to the far upper

corner.

Johnson had several scoring opportunities throughout the

match, most notably a headed attempt that hit the crossbar in the

28th minute.

estrada nearly added to his total with two other strong

chances. in the 23rd minute he got behind the Toronto backline

and ran onto a loose ball but defender Torsten Frings was able to

make a sliding tackle from behind to force a corner kick. Five min-

utes later, estrada made a long run and had a one-on-one oppor-

tunity with the keeper but kocic made the save.

Toronto's Frings left the game with a hamstring injury in the

23rd minute.

The win marks the first for sounders FC goalkeeper Michael

Gspurning, making two saves on the night. Gspurning punched

Johnson's header over the crossbar in the 53rd minute and denied

Danny koevermans in the 71st minute.

along with Gspurning, Danish midfielder Christian sivebaek

made his Mls debut, entering for Fernandez in the 65th minute.

sivebaek served a cross to roger levesque in the 85th minute

but levesque's shot was saved by a diving kocic.

seattle improves to 3-1-0 in Mls openers and holds a 5-1-1

record against Toronto in Mls play. sounders FC has won their

last four meetings with Toronto FC.

The crowd of 38,709 was the biggest opening day attendance

in franchise history.

A C A d E M y u P d A t E

The sounders FC U18 and U16 academy teams swept local

rival and divisional opponent Crossfire premier sunday at starfire

sports Complex. The U18's snapped a three-match losing streak

with a 3-1 victory, while the U16's shutout Crossfire 2-0 and have

now won 12 of their last 13.

austin sweeney had two assists for the U18's (8-7-3, 6-4-1

nW Division), who saw goals from Jordan schweitzer, stefan

Bangsund, and ian lange.

keeper Connor adkisson had the shutout for the first-place

U16's (13-3-2, 8-2-1 nW Division) and James nosack recorded a

goal and an assist.

The academy teams travel to los angeles this coming

weekend for an out of conference battle with pateadores and irvine

strikers.

SoundErS FC AnnounCE youtH CAMPS

The seattle sounders FC will host 57 soccer camps for boys

and girls ages 4-15 throughout the state of Washington this spring

and summer the club announced today. The program features an

extensive 11-week summer camp schedule and five spring break

camps. The sounders FC camp system is ideal for beginning and

intermediate players. The camps are presented by adidas and

Group Health.

sounders FC offer a half-day program for ages 4-15, and a

full-day camp for ages 7-15. The campers will be instructed by top

collegiate level players, members of the sounders Women's team,

sounders FC academy players, former professional players, and

top level youth coaches from around the state.

The camps will feature top of the line curriculum, as well as

special appearances by sounders FC players and technical staff.

in addition, all campers will receive an adidas soccer ball, camp

T-shirt and be invited to an annual sounders FC Camper appreci-

ation Day, where campers will have the opportunity to watch

sounders FC training and meet the team.

a continuing feature of the camps this season is the sUB-

WaY® skills Challenge which will be conducted at each camp lo-

cation this summer. one boy and one girl at each camp will win

the sUBWaY® skills Challenge and be awarded a $10 sUBWaY®

cash card. The skills Challenge winners from each camp will be

entered to win the grand prize, free sUBWaY® for a year. Two

grand prize winners will be selected and recognized at Camper

appreciation Day.

supporting partners include sUBWaY®, Brotherton Cadillac,

Xbox 360®, Bruce Titus eastside subaru, rooT sports™ and

outback steakhouse®.

The spring break soccer camps will be held from april 2 - 20

at the everett soccer arena, arlington soccer First indoor arena,

starfire sports, Green lake Woodland park Fields and West seat-

tle Delridge Fields.

For information and to register for camp visit

www.soundersFC.com.

t H r o W - I n S

David estrada's third goal is nominated for Mls Goal of the

Week, along with ryan Johnson's strike...saturday marked the first

season-opening start in patrick ianni's six-year career...academy

alum ryan Hermann will transfer to the University of Washington

from santa Clara...Jeff parke turns 30 on Friday, March 23 and

eddie Johnson turns 28 on saturday, March 31.


C o A C H E S C o r n E r

named the first head coach of seattle sounders FC on Dec. 16, 2008,

sigi schmid is recognized as one of the most successful coaches in Mls

history. since 1999, schmid’s teams have won nine major titles, including

two Mls Cups.

schmid is the most successful active coach in Mls history and a two-

time Coach of the Year. in the 2011 season he guided the sounders FC to

the playoffs for the third consecutive year, becoming the first team in league

history to reach the playoffs in its first three seasons.

The sounders FC also became the first team in 42 years to win three

straight lamar Hunt U.s. open Cup Championships when they beat

Chicago, 2-0, in front of a record crowd on the Xbox pitch at Centurylink

Field. seattle defeated D.C. United, 2-1, on the road to win the 2009 title

and Columbus at home, 2-1, to win the 2010 title. in 2008, schmid led his

former club, the Columbus Crew, to its first Mls Cup and supporters’

shield, earning Mls Coach of the Year honors.

From 1999 through 2004 schmid’s l.a. Galaxy teams won four major

competitions: 2002 Mls Cup, 2002 Mls supporters’ shield, 2001 U.s.

open Cup and the 2001 ConCaCaF Champions Cup.

He was voted the Mls Coach of the Year in his first season, 1999. al-

together, his Galaxy teams were 79-53-32 and reached the Mls Cup final

four times and won three division crowns.

schmid ranks no. 1 in Mls career victories (158). overall, schmid’s

record in Mls is 157-110-83. His combined postseason win total (19) is

the second-highest in Mls history. schmid (351) has surpassed Bob

Bradley’s Mls record of 272 career games coached.

schmid is the only coach in Mls history to coach two different teams

to Mls Cup titles. He is one of two to coach in four Mls Cup finals.

Twice schmid has served as U.s. Under-20 national Team head coach,

most recently in 2005 at the FiFa World Championships. at UCla schmid

claimed three more national titles in 1985, ’90 and ’97. schmid was named

national coach of the year following the ’97 championship.

schmid is a member of both the national soccer and UCla halls of

fame.

team regular Season Postseason total Chicago 14-9-8 2-0-1 16-9-9Chivas Usa 3-5-5 3-5-5Colorado 18-10-7 5-1-0 23-11-7Columbus 8-3-7 8-3-7D.C. United 16-10-4 0-1-0 16-11-4FC Dallas 13-8-10 2-0-1 15-8-10Houston 3-3-5 0-1-1 3-4-6kansas City 18-15-5 4-2-1 22-17-6l.a. Galaxy 4-4-4 0-2-0 4-6-4Miami 4-1-1 4-1-1new england 13-11-5 1-0-0 13-11-5new York 11-14-5 2-1-1 13-15-6philadelphia 1-2-0 1-2-0portland 1-0-1 1-0-1real salt lake 5-4-3 1-1-0 6-5-3san Jose 14-8-5 1-2-0 15-10-5Tampa Bay 3-2-1 2-0-0 5-2-1Toronto 8-1-4 8-1-4Vancouver 1-0-1 1-0-1totAl 158-110-83 20-11-5 177-121-88

*most wins in MLS history

S C H M I d v S . M l S

t H E S t A F F

BrIAn SCHMEtZErAssistant Coach

named the top assistant coach on Dec. 22, 2008. a seattle native, he

is one of the puget sound soccer community’s most recognizable figures

after playing and coaching for the region’s top professional franchises since

1980.

schmetzer was head coach of the Usl-1 sounders from 2002-08. He

guided seattle to Usl-1 championships in 2005 and 2007, and U.s. open

Cup semifinal advancements in 2007 and 2008.

schmetzer has ten years of experience coaching and 15 years of

playing at the professional level. He was a member of six championship

teams during that span.

in addition to the two Usl-1 championships, his teams also twice won

the Commissioner’s Cup for the best record and qualified for the playoffs

six times. He was chosen Usl-1 Coach of the Year in 2002 after going

23-4-1. The sounders were league runners-up in 2004. His overall regular

season record was 100-57-41.

EZrA HEndrICKSonAssistant Coach

announced as assistant coach on Jan. 20, 2009 after completing a

14-year professional career, including 12 seasons in Major league soccer.

Hendrickson earned his U.s. soccer ‘a’ Coaching license in December of

2009.

Hendrickson played parts of eight seasons for sigi schmid, including

three in Columbus prior to his retirement. He appeared in 266 regular

season Mls matches (225 starts), scored 23 goals and added 30 assists.

Hendrickson was a member of three Mls Cup championship teams: 2002

los angeles Galaxy, 2004 D.C. United and 2008 Columbus Crew. While

with the Galaxy he also won the 2000 ConCaCaF Champions Cup and

the 2001 lamar Hunt U.s. open Cup, when he was the team’s MVp.

an all-american and business administration major at Drake

University, Hendrickson first played professionally with new orleans of the

Usisl select league (1995-96). after earning his first international cap in

1995, he served 12 years as captain of the saint Vincent and the

Grenadines national team.

toM dutrAGoalkeeper Coach

named the goalkeeper coach on Dec. 29, 2008 after serving two

seasons as keeper coach for the Usl sounders. Dutra has worked with

kasey keller in offseason training sessions since 2002. Under Dutra’s

guidance in 2007 and 2008, Chris eylander led Usl-1 in saves and finished

second in shutouts.

dAvId tEnnEyFitness Coach

named the fitness coach on January 9, 2009. He is one of Major

league soccer’s most respected and highly-regarded fitness coaches

following two years in kansas City. During the 2007 and 2008 seasons

Tenney served as both fitness and goalkeeper coach for kansas City. He

also holds an ‘a’ license from the Czech republic F.a. and nsCaa

'premier' Diploma.

prior to Mls, Tenney held the same dual role as the George Mason

University men’s and women’s teams for two seasons. He earned his B.i.s.

in coaching science from George Mason in 2005 and his master’s degree

in exercise science from California University of pennsylvania last year.

While at George Mason, Tenney also served as director of coaching for the

Washington Freedom youth teams from 2004-06 and as Maryland’s girls

director of oDp.

Kurt SCHMIdScout/Assistant Coach

named to staff on March 12, 2009. schmid scouts players from the

youth to international level and coordinate the Match analysis scouting

system and also serves as a first team assistant. kurt schmid has been

an assistant coach at the collegiate level, first at saint Mary’s College, then

at UC irvine.

H E A d C o A C H S I G I S C H M I d

Coach (team) overall Wins (Home/Away)

Sigi Schmid* (lAG, Columbus, SFC) 158 (97/61)

Bruce arena* (laG) 129 (80/49)

Bob Bradley (Chicago, nYM, Chivas) 124 (75/49)

steve nicol (ner) 112 (71/41)

Dominic kinnear* (HoU) 102 (64/38)

Bob Gansler (kC) 86 (58/28) *active

MoSt CArEEr rEGulAr SEASon WInS


2 0 1 2 t r A n S A C t I o n S

dAtE trAnSACtIon PlAyErJanuary 3 signed to contract D Marc Burch

January 11 signed to contract M Christian sivebaek

January 12 selected in Mls D andrew Duran

superDraft F Babayele sodade

January 17 selected in Mls D Tim pontius

supplemental Draft M Jason Banton

F abdul aman

D Wes Feighner

January 18 signed to contract F Cordell Cato

February 17 Traded to Montreal F Mike Fucito

M lamar neagle

acquired from Montreal F eddie Johnson

March 1 signed to contract D andrew Duran

F Babayele sodade

March 2 signed to contract Gk andrew Weber

March 13 signed to contract M alex Caskey

M andy rose


no. name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Hometown last Club

1 Michael Gspurning G 6-5 205 5/2/1981 Graz, austria skoda Xanthi FC (Greece)

3 Brad evans M 6-1 160 4/20/1985 phoenix, ariz. Columbus

4 patrick ianni D 6-1 183 6/15/1985 lodi, Calif. Houston

5 adam Johansson D 5-11 165 2/21/1983 Gothenburg, sweden iFk Göteborg (sweden)

6 osvaldo alonso M 5-11 155 11/11/1985 san Cristobal, Cuba Charleston (Usl-1)

7 eddie Johnson F 6-0 179 3/31/1984 Daytona Beach, Florida Fulham (england)

8 Marc Burch D 6-1 180 5/7/1984 Cincinnati, ohio D.C. United

10 Mauro rosales M 5-8 165 2/24/1981 Villa Maria, argentina river plate (argentina)

11 steve Zakuani M 6-0 160 2/9/1988 london, england akron (nCaa)

12 leo Gonzalez D 6-1 174 11/21/1980 san Jose, Costa rica liberia Mia (C.r.)

14 Michael Tetteh D/M 5-8 155 1/16/1989 accra, Ghana UC santa Barbara (nCaa)

15 alvaro Fernandez M 6-1 159 10/11/1985 soriano, Uruguay nacional (Chile)

16 David estrada F 5-8 155 2/4/1988 salinas, Calif. UCla (nCaa)

17 Fredy Montero F 5-9 160 7/26/1987 Barranquilla, Colombia Deportivo Cali (Colombia)

19 Babayele sodade F 6-3 183 7/26/1990 Windsor, ont. alabama Birmingham (nCaa)

20 Zach scott D 5-11 175 7/2/1980 Haiku, Hawaii seattle (Usl-1)

21 Cordell Cato F 5-9 150 7/15/1992 Carenage, Trinidad Defence Force FC (Trinidad)

22 Michael seamon M 6-1 175 8/30/1988 rahway, n.J. Villanova (nCaa)

23 servando Carrasco M 5-10 175 8/13/1988 san Diego, Calif. California (nCaa)

24 roger levesque M/F 6-2 174 1/22/1981 Falmouth, Maine seattle (Usl-1)

25 andy rose M 6-2 170 2/13/1990 Bristol, england UCla (nCaa)

26 sammy ochoa F 6-0 195 9/4/1986 riverside, Calif. estudiantes Tecos (Mexico)

27 alex Caskey M 5-10 152 7/22/1988 Dunwoody, Georgia Charleston (Usl pro)

28 Christian sivebaek M 6-3 194 2/19/1988 Vejle, Denmark FC Midtjylland (Denmark)

29 Josh Ford G 6-0 180 11/6/1987 liverpool, n.Y. Connecticut (nCaa)

30 andrew Duran D 6-1 160 10/26/1989 Mokena, ill. Creighton (nCaa)

31 Jeff parke D 6-1 185 3/23/1982 Downingtown, penn. Vancouver (Usl-1)

33 andrew Weber G 6-2 190 8/9/1983 phoenix, ariz. san Jose

34 Jhon kennedy Hurtado D 6-0 183 5/16/1984 palmira, Colombia Deportivo Cali (Colombia)

35 Bryan Meredith G 6-2 195 8/2/1989 scotch plains, n.J. kitsap pumas (pDl)

no. name Pronunciation

1 Michael Gspurning guh-sHpoorn-ing

4 patrick ianni ee-aWn-ee

5 adam Johansson Yo-HaWn-sun

6 osvaldo alonso ahs-VaHl-doe

10 Mauro rosales MoU-ro roh-saH-les

11 steve Zakuani zak-uh-WaH-nee

14 Michael Tetteh TeTT-tay

15 alvaro Fernandez aHl-bah-ro

17 Fredy Montero mon-Tare-oh

19 Babayele sodade Bah-bye-elle-ee sho-Dahd-DaY

23 servando Carrasco sir-VaWn-dough cuh-ross-coh

24 roger levesque luh-VeCk

28 Christian sivebaek see-veh-beck

34 Jhon kennedy Hurtado Jon her-ToD-oh

Head Coach: sigi schmid

Assistant Coach: Brian schmetzer

Assistant Coach: ezra Hendrickson

Goalkeeper Coach: Tom Dutra

Fitness Coach: David Tenney

Scout/Assistant Coach: kurt schmid

S o u n d E r S F C n u M E r I C A l r o S t E r [AS oF MArCH 21, 2012]

S o u n d E r S F C P r o n u n C I A t I o n G u I d E


SoundErS FC

StAtS


2 0 1 2 M l S r E G u l A r S E A S o n S t A t I S t I C S

unF PoS Player GP GS MIn G A SHt SoG FC/FS oFF CK C/E

16 M David estrada 1 1 87 3 0 7 5 0/0 1 0 0/0

15 M alvaro Fernandez 1 1 65 0 2 0 0 1/2 1 0 0/0

8 D Marc Burch 1 1 90 0 1 0 0 1/0 0 0 0/0

6 M osvaldo alonso 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 2/3 0 0 1/0

23 M servando Carrasco 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

3 M Brad evans 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 1/2 0 0 0/0

1 G Michael Gspurning 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

34 D Jhon kennedy Hurtado 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 1/1 0 0 0/0

4 D patrick ianni 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 3/0 0 0 1/0

5 D adam Johansson 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

24 F roger levesque 1 0 11 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 0/0

17 F Fredy Montero 1 1 90 0 0 4 1 1/4 1 0 0/0

10 M Mauro rosales 1 1 79 0 0 0 0 1/1 0 3 0/0

28 M Christian sivebaek 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 0 0/0

27 M alex Caskey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

21 F Cordell Cato 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

30 D andrew Duran 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

29 G Josh Ford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

12 D leo Gonzalez 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

7 F eddie Johnson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

35 G Bryan Meredith 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

26 F sammy ochoa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

31 D Jeff parke 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

25 D andy rose 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

20 D Zach scott 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

22 M Mike seamon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

14 D Michael Tetteh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

33 G andrew Weber 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

13 F o'Brian White 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

11 M steve Zakuani 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

team totals 1 1 90 3 3 12 7 12/14 3 3 2/0

opponent totals 1 1 90 1 1 13 3 14/12 4 5 1/0

GP-games played;GS-games started;MIn-minutes;G-goals;A-assists;SHt-shots,SoG-shots on goal;FC-fouls caused;FS-fouls suffered;oFF-offsides; C/E-cau-

tions/ejections

GAME-WInnInG GoAlS: David estrada 1

GAME-WInnInG ASSIStS: Marc Burch 1, alvaro Fernandez 1

PEnAlty KICK GoAlS/AttEMPtS: none

SEAttlE SoundErS FC IndIvIduAl GoAlKEEPInG

unF PoS GoAlKEEPEr GP GS MIn SHtS Sv GA GAA PG PA W -l-t So

1 G Michael Gspurning 1 1 90 3 2 1 1.00 0 0 1-0-0 0

team totals 1 1 90 3 2 1 1.00 0 0 1-0-0 0

opponent totals 1 1 90 7 4 3 3.00 0 0 0-1-0 0

Gp-games played;Gs-goals scored;Min-minutes;sHTs-shots;sV-saves;Ga-goals allowed;Gaa-goals against avg.;pG-penalty goals;

pa-penalty attempts;W/l/T-wins/losses.ties;so-shutouts


2 0 1 2 M l S r E G u l A r S E A S o n B o X S C o r E S

Sounders FC 3 vs. toronto FC 1March 17, 2012, on the Xbox pitch at Centurylink

Field (seattle, Wash.) att: 39,232 (sellout)

SCorInG

SEA - estrada 17’, estrdada (Burch, Fernandez) 51’,

estrada (Fernandez) 63’

tor - Johnson (aceval) 61’

Shots Saves Fouls offsides Corners

SEA 12 2 12 3 3

tor 13 4 14 4 5

StArtInG lInEuPGk Gspurning

D Johansson

D ianni

D Hurtado

D Burch

M rosales (levesque, 79)

M evans

M alonso

M Fernandez (sivebaek)

F estrada (Carrasco, 87)

F Montero

2 0 1 2 M l S r E G u l A r S E A S o n r E S u l t S

day date opponent result Score Attend. record Goal scorers

sat. 3/17 Toronto FC W 3-1 39,232 1-0-0 sea: estrada (17, 51, 63); Tor: Johnson (61)


SEAttlE SoundErS FC IndIvIduAl GoAlKEEPInG

unF PoS GoAlKEEPEr GP GS MIn SHtS Sv GA GAA PG PA W -l-t So

1 G Michael Gspurning 3 3 270 17 10 8 2.67 0 0 2-1-0 0

team totals 3 3 270 17 10 8 2.67 0 0 2-1-0 0

opponent totals 3 3 270 17 12 6 2.00 0 0 1 -2-0 0

Gp-games played;Gs-goals scored;Min-minutes;sHTs-shots;sV-saves;Ga-goals allowed;Gaa-goals against avg.;pG-penalty goals;pa-penalty attempts;W/l/T-

wins/losses.ties;so-shutouts

2 0 1 2 A l l C o M P E t I t I o n S t A t I S t I C S

unF PoS Player GP GS MIn G A SHt SoG FC/FS oFF CK C/E

16 M David estrada 3 3 238 4 0 9 5 2/2 1 0 1/0

15 M alvaro Fernandez 3 3 233 1 2 5 2 5/8 2 0 0/0

3 M Brad evans 3 3 270 1 0 6 2 2/4 0 0 0/0

17 F Fredy Montero 3 3 270 0 2 11 3 6/10 1 1 1/0

10 M Mauro rosales 3 3 259 0 1 1 1 4/5 0 12 0/0

12 D leo Gonzalez 2 2 167 0 1 0 0 6/0 0 0 2/0

8 D Marc Burch 2 1 91 0 1 0 0 1/0 0 0 0/0

6 M osvaldo alonso 3 3 270 0 0 2 0 5/6 0 0 1/0

1 G Michael Gspurning 3 3 270 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

34 D Jhon kennedy Hurtado 3 3 270 0 0 1 0 5/8 0 0 1/0

5 D adam Johansson 3 3 270 0 0 0 0 2/4 0 0 0/0

31 D Jeff parke 2 2 180 0 0 1 0 2/4 0 0 0/0

24 F roger levesque 2 0 20 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 0/0

28 M Christian sivebaek 2 0 38 0 0 2 0 1/1 0 0 0/0

7 F eddie Johnson 2 0 31 0 0 2 1 0/0 1 0 0/0

4 D patrick ianni 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 3/0 0 0 1/0

23 M servando Carrasco 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

27 M alex Caskey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

21 F Cordell Cato 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

30 D andrew Duran 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

29 G Josh Ford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

35 G Bryan Meredith 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

26 F sammy ochoa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

25 D andy rose 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

20 D Zach scott 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

22 M Mike seamon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

14 D Michael Tetteh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

33 G andrew Weber 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

13 F o'Brian White 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

11 M steve Zakuani 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0

team totals 3 3 270 6 7 41 17 47/43 5 13 7/0

opponent totals 3 3 270 8 7 39 17 43/47 11 14 8/0

GP-games played;GS-games started;MIn-minutes;G-goals;A-assists;SHt-shots,SoG-shots on goal;FC-fouls caused;FS-fouls suffered;

oFF-offsides:C/E-cautions/ejections

GAME-WInnInG GoAlS: David estrada 1, Brad evans 1

GAME-WInnInG ASSIStS: Marc Burch 1, alvaro Fernandez 1, Mauro rosales 1

PEnAlty KICK GoAlS/AttEMPtS: none


2 0 1 2 C o n C A C A F C H A M P I o n S l E A G u E B o X S C o r E S

Sounders FC 2 vs. Santos laguna 1March 7, 2012, on the Xbox pitch at Centurylink Field

(seattle, Wash.)

att: 23,433

SCorInG

SEA - estrada (Montero, Gonzalez) 12’, evans (rosales) 63’

CSl - Gomez (Crosas) 61’


SEA 11 2 19 0 4

CSl 12 2 17 3 5


D Johansson

D parke

D Hurtado

D Gonzalez

M rosales

M alonso

M evans

M Fernandez (Johnson, 78)

F estrada (Burch, 93)

F Montero

Sounders FC 1 at Santos laguna 6March 14, 2012, at estadio Corona (Torreon, Mex.)

att: 15,000

SCorInG

SEA - Fernandez (Montero) 37’

CSl - suarez 8’, peralta (luduena) 10’, Gomez (suarez)

49’, Gomez (peralta, estrada) 67’, suarez (estrada) 76’,

ochoa 81’


SEA 18 4 16 0 6

CSl 19 5 20 5 3


D Johansson

D parke

D Hurtado

D Gonzalez (sivebaek, 77)

M rosales

M alonso

M evans

M Fernandez

F estrada (Johnson, 62; levesque 81)

F Montero

2 0 1 2 C o n C A C A F C H A M P I o n S l E A G u E r E S u l t S

day date opponent result Score Attend. record Goal scorers

Wed. 3/7 santos laguna W 2-1 23,433 1-0-0 sea: estrada (12), evans (63); Csl: Gomez (61)

Wed. 3/14 at santos laguna l 6-1 15,000 1-1-0 sea: Fernandez (37); Csl: suarez (8, 76), peralta (10),

Gomez (49, 67), ochoa (81)


2 0 1 2 P r E S E A S o n r E S u l t S

day date opponent result Score record Goal scorers

Mon. 2/6 Vancouver (Casa Grande, aZ) D 1-1 0-0-1 sea: Carrasco (48); Van: Camilo (1)

Mon. 2/13 orlando City sC(Bradenton, Fl) D 1-1 0-0-2 sea: ochoa (53); orl: Chin (27)

Wed. 2/15 Columbus (Bradenton, Fl) W 2-0 1-0-2 sea: Montero (54), Cato (114)

Thu. 2/16U17 Us MnT (Bradenton, Fl) W 3-0 2-0-2 sea: estrada (24), ochoa (32), scott (34)

sun. 2/19 Fla Gulf Coast (Bradenton, Fl) W 5-0 3-0-2 sea: Johnson (11), sivebaek (14), estrada (28), Trialist (73),

own Goal (84)

Wed. 2/22 atlante FC U20 (Cancun, Mex.) W 5-2 4-0-2 sea: estrada (12), Montero (16, 55), sivebaek (67),

Gonzalez (71); aTl: Goal (47), Goal (80)

Wed. 2/29 Jaguares de Chiapas W 2-0 5-0-2 sea: Montero (61, 73)

2 0 1 2 P r E S E A S o n S t A t I S t I C S

unF PoS Player GP GS MIn G A C/E 17 F Fredy Montero 5 5 325 5 0 0/0 16 M/F David estrada 7 4 337 3 2 0/0 26 F sammy ochoa 6 1 255 2 1 1/0 28 M Christian sivebaek 6 1 206 2 1 0/0 20 D Zach scott 6 2 226 1 1 0/0 21 F Cordell Cato 5 2 171 1 0 0/0 23 M servando Carrasco 5 2 191 1 0 0/0 12 D leo Gonzalez 5 5 311 1 0 2/0 7 F eddie Johnson 1 1 28 1 0 0/0 10 M Mauro rosales 5 5 319 0 4 1/0 5 D adam Johansson 5 5 314 0 2 0/0 31 D Jeff parke 5 5 320 0 1 1/0 6 M osvaldo alonso 5 5 311 0 1 1/0 22 M Michael seamon 4 1 217 0 1 1/0 30 M amadou sanyang 4 1 139 0 1 0/1 27 M lamar neagle 3 0 124 0 1 0/0 1 G Michael Gspurning 6 6 370 0 0 0/0 34 D Jhon kennedy Hurtado 6 6 340 0 0 2/1 3 M Brad evans 5 5 325 0 0 1/0 41 D andrew Duran 5 1 276 0 0 0/0 8 D Marc Burch 5 1 224 0 0 0/0 15 M alvaro Fernandez 5 5 260 0 0 0/1 24 F roger levesque 5 1 186 0 0 0/0 33 G andrew Weber 4 1 175 0 0 0/0 36 M andy rose 4 0 169 0 0 0/0 4 D patrick ianni 4 1 166 0 0 0/0 43 F Babayele sodade 4 0 153 0 0 0/0 M alex Caskey 3 1 144 0 0 1/0 D Harlinton Gutierres 3 1 130 0 0 0/0 2 M Mike Fucito 3 3 120 0 0 0/0 35 G Bryan Meredith 4 0 120 0 0 0/0 14 D/M Michael Tetteh 1 0 60 0 0 1/0 D Wes Feighner 1 0 45 0 0 0/0 M andrew Vanzie 1 0 30 0 0 1/0 D ever alvarado 1 0 30 0 0 0/0 D Tim pontius 1 0 30 0 0 0/0 M Jason Banton 1 0 25 0 0 0/1 Trialist 1 0 23 1 0 0/0 own Goals received: 1 own Goals Conceded: 0 tEAM totAlS 7 7 665 19 14 13/4 oPPonEnt totAlS 7 7 665 4 1 12/3

Gp-games played;Gs-games started;Min-minutes;G-goals;a-assists; C/e-cautions/ejections

GAME-WInnInG GoAlS: Fredy Montero 3, David estrada 1, eddie Johnson 1GAME-WInnInG ASSIStS: adam Johansson 2, sammy ochoa 1, Mauro rosales 1, Jeff parke 1, amadou sanyang 1, Zach scott 1 PEnAlty KICK AttEMPtS/GoAlS: Christian sivebaek 1/1SEAttlE SoundErS FC IndIvIduAl GoAlKEEPInGunF PoS GoAlKEEPEr GP GS MIn GA GAA PG PA W -l-t So 1 G Michael Gspurning 6 6 370 4 0.67 0 0 4-0-0 1 33 G andrew Weber 4 1 175 0 0.00 0 0 1-0-2 1 35 G Bryan Meredith 4 0 120 0 0.00 0 0 0-0-0 0

team totals 7 7 665 4 0.57 0 0 5-0-2 4 opponent totals 7 7 665 19 2.71 1 1 0-5-2 0Gp-games played;Gs-goals scored;Min-minutes;sHTs-shots;sV-saves;Ga-goals allowed;Gaa-goals against avg.;pG-penalty goals;pa-penalty attempts;W/l/T-wins/losses.ties;so-shutouts


SoundErS FC

2012 MInI BIoS


S o u n d E r S F C M I n I B I o S

1 | MICHAEl GSPurnInGPosition: Goalkeeper Height: 6-5 Weight: 209Born: May 2, 1981 Hometown: Graz, austriaCitizenship: austria Pronunciation: guh-sHpoorn-ing

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on December 7, 2011.

PrEvIouS CluBS: DsV leoben (2001-04), asko pasching (2004-06),skoda Xanthi (2007-11)

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• Made Mls debut vs. Tor (3/17), recording two saves.• Four saves in 2-1 win vs. santos laguna in CCl Quarterfinals, 3/7/12

CArEEr notES• Capped three times by austrian national Team• Two-time foreign Goalkeeper of the Year in Greece’s top league• 16 shutouts in 26 games for skoda in 2008-09

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (1), played 90 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12shutout: none

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (2), played 90 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12shutout: none

3 | BrAd EvAnSPosition: MidfielderHeight: 6-1 Weight: 169Born: april 20, 1985 College: UC irvineHometown: phoenix, arizona Citizenship: United states

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected from Columbus in the Mls expansion Draft onnovember 26, 2008

PrEvIouS CluBS: Columbus (2007-08)

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• Game-winning goal in (63’) in 2-1 win vs. santos laguna in CCl Quarter-finals, 3/7/12

PrIor• scored career-high five goals and three assists in 2011 Mls season• Won Mls Cup 2008 with Columbus, and three Us open Cups • earned five U.s. national Team caps

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (90), played 90 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: seattle (14), 3-1 win at Van, 9/24/11assist: seattle (12), 3-1 win at CHV, 10/22/11

playoff Match: seattle (8), played 21 minutes in 2-0 win vs. rsl, 11/02/11 playoff Goal: Columbus (1), 2-0 win vs. kC, 11/8/08

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch:seattle (4), played 90 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12Goal: seattle (2), 2-1 win vs. santos laguna, 3/7/12assist: seattle (1), 4-1 win vs. Comunicaciones, 8/16/11

4 | PAtrICK IAnnIPosition: DefenderHeight: 6-1 Weight: 188Born: June 15, 1985 College: UClaHometown: lodi, California Citizenship: United statesPronunciation: ee-aWn-ee

HoW ACQuIrEd: acquired via trade from the Houston Dynamo for condi-tional draft pick on January 26, 2009

PrEvIouS CluBS: Houston (Mls, 2006-08)

CArEEr notES• started career-high 24 games in 2010• Member of Houston’s 2006 and 2007 Mls Cup championship teams• no. 8 overall pick in the 2006 Mls superDraft

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (94), played 90 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: seattle (3), 2-1 win at rsl, 5/28/11assist: seattle (3), 2-1 win vs. sJ, 6/13/09

playoff Match: seattle (3), played 77 minutes in 1-2 loss at la, 11/7/10

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch:seattle (7), played 23 minutes in 2-1 loss vs. Monterrey, 10/18/11Goal: noneassist: none

5 | AdAM JoHAnSSonPosition: DefenderHeight: 5-11 Weight: 165Born: February 21, 1983 Hometown: Gothenburg, swedenCitizenship: sweden Pronunciation: Yo-HaWn-sun

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on December 29, 2011.

PrEvIouS CluBS: iFk Goteborg (2005-11), Vastra Frolunda iF (2002-04)

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• Made Mls debut vs. Tor (3/17) and played all 90 minutes

CArEEr notES• nine appearances for swedish national Team• played seven years in sweden’s top flight, the allvenskan

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (1), played 90 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: noneassist: none

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch:seattle (2), played 90 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12Goal: noneassist: none

6 | oSvAldo AlonSoPosition: MidfielderHeight: 5-10 Weight: 147Born: november 11, 1985 Hometown: san Cristóbal, Cuba Citizenship: Cuba Pronunciation: ahs-VaHl-doe

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed as free agent on January 26, 2009. signed tocontract extension on February 17, 2011.

PrEvIouS CluBS: FC pinar del rio (Cuba, 2005-07); Charleston Battery (Usl,2008)

CArEEr notES

• 2011 Mls all-star and voted team’s Most Valuable player for secondstraight season• Capped 17 times by Cuban national Team and captian of U-23 team during2008 olympic qualifying

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (84), played 90 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: seattle (5), 3-2 win at por, 7/10/11assist: seattle (9), 6-2 win vs. ClB, 8/27/11

playoff Match: seattle (6), played 90 minutes in 2-0 win vs. rsl, 11/2/11playoff Goal: seattle (1), 2-0 win vs. rsl, 11/2/11

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (13), played 90 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12Goal: seattle (2), 2-2 draw at Comunicaciones, 9/27/11assist:seattle (1), 1-0 win vs. Metapan, 7/28/10



7 | EddIE JoHnSonPosition: ForwardHeight: 6-0 Weight: 179Born: March 31, 1984 Hometown: Daytona Beach, FloridaCitizenship: United states

HoW ACQuIrEd: obtained in trade with Montreal impact on February 17,2012.

PrEvIouS CluBS: FC Dallas (2000-05), kansas City (2006-07), Fulham(2007-11; loan to Cardiff City, 2008-09; loan to aris, 2010; loan to prestonnorth end, 2011)

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• played 12 minutes in first career ConCaCaF Champions league matchvs. santos laguna, 3/7/12

CArEEr notES• Has been capped 41 times by the Us national Team, scoring 12 goals• spent previous four years playing in europe• Has scored 41 goals with 13 assists in 127 Mls appearances

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: kansas City (127), played 90 minutes in 2-0 win at Dal, 10/20/07Goal: kansas City (41), 3-2 win vs. ClB, 9/15/07assist: kansas City (13), 1-1 draw vs. DC, 10/5/07

playoff Match: kansas City (6), played 90 minutes in 0-2 loss at HoU, 11/10/07 playoff assist: kansas City (1), 4-2 win at Dal, 9/25/02

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch:seattle (2), played 19 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12.entered in 62nd minute and left due to injury in 81st minute.Goal: noneassist: none

8 | MArC BurCH Position: DefenderHeight: 6-1 Weight: 185Born: May 7, 1984 Hometown: Cincinnati, ohioCitizenship: United states

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected in stage two of the 2011 Mls re-entry Draft

PrEvIouS CluBS: la Galaxy (2006), Columbus Crew (2006-07), DCUnited (2007-11)

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• recorded assist in club debut vs. Tor (3/17)

CArEEr notES• 103 appearances and 83 starts in six-year Mls career• Career-high 25 starts in 2009• Won College Cup at Maryland in 2005

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (104), played 90 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: DC United (3), 1-4 loss at HoU, 4/29/11assist: seattle (11), 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12

Mls playoff Match: DC United (2), played 41 minutes in 2-2 draw vs. CHi,11/1/07

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (7), played one minute in 2-1 win vs. santos laguna, 3/7/12Goal: noneassist:none

10 | MAuro roSAlESPosition: Midfielder Height: 5-8 Weight: 160 Born: February 24, 1981 Hometown: Villa Maria, Cardoba, argentinaCitizenship: argentina Pronunciation: MoU-ro roh-saH-les

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on March 18, 2011. resigned on December 13,2011.

PrEvIouS CluBS: newell’s old Boys (1999-2004), ajax (2004-07), riverplate (2007-10)

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• Game-winning assist (63’) in 2-1 win vs. santos laguna in CCl Quarterfi-nals, 3/7/12

CArEEr notES• named Mls newcomer of the Year in 2011• set club record with 13 assists in first Mls season• Has played nearly 400 matches in south america and europe• Capped 10 times by the argentina national Team

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (27), played 90 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: seattle (5), 6-2 win vs. ClB, 8/27/11assist: seattle (13), 2-1 win vs. sJ, 10/15/11

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (5), played 90 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12Goal: noneassist: seattle (2), 2-1 win vs. santos laguna, 3/7/12

11 | StEvE ZAKuAnIPosition: MidfielderHeight: 6-0 Weight: 159Born: February 9, 1988 College: akronHometown: london, england Citizenship: United kingdomPronunciation: zak-uh-WaH-nee

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected with the 1st overall pick in the Mls superDraft,January 15, 2009

CArEEr notES• played just six matches before suffering fractured right tibia and fibula inapril 2011• Finished 2010 season as team’s co-leader with 10 goals and recorded acareer-high six assists• Top selection in 2009 Mls superDraft

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (64), played nine minutes in 1-0 win at Col, 4/22/11Goal: seattle (16), 2-1 win vs. CHi, 4/9/11assist: seattle (12), 2-2 draw at sJ, 4/2/11

playoff Match: seattle (4), played 90 minutes in 1-2 loss at la, 11/7/10 playoff Goal: seattle (1), 1-2 loss at la, 11/7/10

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (3), played 45 minutes in 2-0 loss at saprissa, 9/14/10Goal: noneassist: none



12| lEo GonZAlEZPosition: DefenderHeight: 6-1 Weight: 177Born: november 21, 1980 Hometown: san Jose, Costa ricaCitizenship: Costa rica Pronunciation: laY-o

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on July 2, 2009

PrEvIouS CluBS: Cs Herediano (Costa rica, 2000-08), Municipal liberia(Costa rica, 2009)

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• assisted goal in 12th minute in in 2-1 win vs. santos laguna in CCl Quar-terfinals, 3/7/12

CArEEr notES• Has started 50 of 52 appearances in three Mls seasons• Capped 60 times by Costa rica and played in 2006 FiFa World Cup • started club career in 2000 for Cs Herdiano, making 154 appearancesand scoring three goals over nine seasons

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (52), played 81 minutes in 3-1 win at CHV, 10/22/11Goal: seattle (1), 3-0 win vs. ne, 6/5/10assist: seattle (2), 4-2 win vs. nY, 6/23/11

playoff Match: seattle (6), played 90 minutes in 2-0 win vs. rsl, 11/2/11

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (14), played 76 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12Goal: noneassist: seattle (2), 2-1 win vs. santos laguna, 3/7/12

14 | MICHAEl tEttEHPosition: Defender/MidfielderHeight: 5-8 Weight: 155Born: January 16, 1989 College: UC santa BarbaraHometown: accra, Ghana Citizenship: GhanaPronunciation: TeTT-tay

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected in the second round (20th overall) of the 2011Mls superDraft on January 13, 2011

CArEEr notES• Generation adidas player selected with seattle’s top pick in the 2011 MlssuperDraft• native of Ghana and three-year starter at UCsB• Finished collegiate career having started 50 of 59 appearances and scoredsix goals with eight assists

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: noneGoal: noneassist: none

playoff Match: none

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: noneGoal: noneassist: none

15 | AlvAro FErnAndEZPosition: MidfielderHeight: 6-1 Weight: 159Birthdate: october 11, 1985 Birthplace: soriano, UruguayCitizenship: Uruguay Pronunciation: aHl-bah-ro

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on July 29, 2010

lASt CluB: Universidad de Chile (Chile; on loan from nacional) 2010

PrEvIouS CluBS: atenas (2006), Montevideo Wanderers (2007-08),puebla (Mexico, 2008), nacional (Uruguay, 2008-09), Vitoria setubal (por-tugal, 2009-10)

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• recorded career-high two assists vs. Tor (3/17)• Tied for team lead with three goals in CCl, including a goal at santos la-guna (3/14)

CArEEr notES• second on team with nine goals in 2011 Mls season• Capped 11 times by Uruguay, including four appearances in 2010 FiFaWorld Cup• played 2010 season for Chile’s Universidad, which finished second inprimera division

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (42), played 65 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: seattle (11), 3-1 win at CHV, 10/22/11assist: seattle (3), 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12


lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch:seattle (16), played 90 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12Goal: seattle (4), 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12assist: seattle (5), 4-1 win vs. Comunicaciones, 8/16/11

16 | dAvId EStrAdAPosition: Forward/MidfielderHeight: 5-8 Weight: 155Born: February 4, 1988 College: UClaHometown: salinas, California Citizenship: United states

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected with the 11th overall selection in the 1st roundof the 2010 Mls superDraft January 14, 2010. signed on March 23, 2010.

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• Became third player in club history to score hat trick vs. Tor (3/17)• scored goal in 12th minute of 2-1 win vs. santos laguna in the CCl Quar-terfinals, 3/7/11• second on team with three goals and two assist in 2012 preseason

CArEEr notES• six Mls appearances in two Mls seasons• Four-time all-pac 10 honoree• selected 11th overall in 2010 Mls superDraft

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (7), played 87 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: seattle (3), 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12assist: none

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (6), played 61 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12Goal: seattle (1), 2-1 win vs. santos laguna, 3/7/11assist: none



17 | FrEdy MontEroPosition: ForwardHeight: 5-9 Weight: 162Born: July 26, 1987 Hometown: Campo de la Cruz, ColombiaCitizenship: Colombia Pronunciation: mon-Tare-oh

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on loan January 21, 2009

PrEvIouS CluBS: Deportivo Cali (Colombia, 2005-09), atlético Huila(Colombia, loan 2007)

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• recorded assists in both legs of CCl quarterfinals vs. santos laguna (3/7and 3/14).• Tied for team lead with three goals and led team with four assists in 2011-12 CCl • led club in scoring during 2012 preseason with five goals, including bracesagainst atlante FC and Jaguares de Chiapas

CArEEr notES• set club record with 33 points in 2011 Mls season• scored 18 goals and 11 assists in all competitions in 2011 and was namedU.s. open Cup player of the Tournament• Two-time Mls all-star and 2009 newcomer of the Year

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (87), played 90 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: seattle (34), 2-1 win vs. sJ, 10/15/11assist: seattle (26), 3-1 win at CHV, 10/22/11


lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch seattle (15), played 90 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12Goal: seattle (4), 2-1 loss vs. Monterrey, 10/18/11assist:seattle (5), 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12

19 | BABAyElE SodAdEPosition: ForwardHeight: 6-3 Weight: 183Born: July 26, 1990 College: UaBHometown: Windsor, ontario Citizenship: Canada and U.s.a.Pronunciation: Bah-bye-elle-ee sho-Dahd-DaY

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected in the second round (34th overall) of the 2012Mls superDraft on January 12, 2012. signed on February 29, 2012. CArEEr notES• Finished college career at UaB tied for fourth in school history with 29 goalsand tied for fifth with 69 points• selected with 34th overall pick in 2012 Mls superDraft

20| ZACH SCottPosition: DefenderHeight: 5-11 Weight: 179Born: July 2, 1980 College: GonzagaHometown: Haiku, Hawaii Citizenship: United states

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on March 16, 2009

PrEvIouS CluBS: seattle sounders (Usl-1, 2002-08)

CArEEr notES• Made career-high 12 appearances with nine starts in 2011 Mls season• key defender for Usl-1 sounders during championship seasons of 2005and 2007

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (25), played 1 minute in 2-1 win vs. sJ, 10/15/11Goal: noneassist: none

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (11), played 90 minutes in 2-1 loss vs. Monterrey, 10/18/11Goal:noneassist:none

21| CordEll CAtoPosition: ForwardHeight: 5-9 Weight: 150Born: July 15, 1992 Hometown: Carenage, TrinidadCitizenship: Trinidad and TobagoHoW ACQuIrEd: signed on January 18, 2012.

PrEvIouS CluBS: Defence Force (Trinidad and Tobago, 2003-08), sanJuan Jabloteh (Trinidad and Tobago, 2009-10)

CArEEr notES• Chosen to Trinidad and Tobago’s squad for the 2012 ConCaCaF olympicQualifying and 2011 ConCaCaF U-20 championships• Trained with sounders FC in summer 2011

22 | MICHAEl SEAMonPosition: Midfielder Height: 6-1 Weight: 183Born: august 30, 1988 College: VillanovaHometown: rahway, new Jersey Citizenship: United states

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected in the 2010 Mls superDraft on January 14,2009. signed on June 2, 2010.

CArEEr notES• started nine of 18 appearances in 2010 Mls season, recording assist infirst start• Taken with the 27th overall pick in the 2010 Mls superDraft

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (8), played 5 minutes in 0-0 draw vs. rsl, 9/9/10Goal: noneassist: seattle (1), 1-1 draw vs. Dal, 7/11/10

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch:seattle (7), played 90 minutes in 2-1 loss vs. saprissa, 10/19/10Goal: noneassist:none

23 | SErvAndo CArrASCoPosition: MidfielderHeight: 5-10 Weight: 170Born: august 13, 1988 College: CaliforniaHometown: Tijuana, Mexico Citizenship: United states and MexicoPronunciation: sir-VaWn-dough cuh-ross-coh

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected in the second round (27th overall) of the 2011Mls superDraft on January 13, 2011. signed on March 2, 2011

CArEEr notES• Made seven Mls starts in rookie campaign• Two-time all-pac 10 second-team honoree

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (13), played three minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: noneassist: none

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch:seattle (6), played 17 minutes in 2-2 draw at Comunicaciones, 9/27/11Goal: noneassist:seattle (1), 1-0 win at Monterrey, 8/23/11



24 | roGEr lEvESQuEPosition: Midfielder/ForwardHeight: 6-2 Weight: 169Born: January 22, 1981 College: stanfordHometown: portland, Maine Citizenship: United statesPronunciation: luh-VeCk

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on March 16, 2009.

PrEvIouS CluBS: san Jose (Mls, 2003), seattle sounders (Usl-1,2004-08), san Jose (Mls, 2005)

CArEEr notES• Career-high 19 appearances and three goals in 2011 Mls season• scored brace at nY (6/23) and “scuba Dive” celebration was named MlsCelebration of the Year• scored first Mls career goal to end record home unbeaten streak at ClB(10/3/09), and game-winner at kC (10/17/09) to clinch a postseason berth

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (54), played 11 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: seattle (6), 4-3 win vs. Col, 7/16/11assist: seattle (2), 2-1 win vs. ne, 6/26/11


lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (14), played 9 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12 Goal: seattle (1), 2-1 loss at Marathon, 8/19/10assist:seattle (2), 2-1 win at Herediano, 9/14/11

26 | SAMMy oCHoAPosition: ForwardHeight: 6-0 Weight: 190Born: september 4, 1986 Hometown: riverside, CaliforniaCitizenship: United states and Mexico

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected through Mls allocation process. signed on au-gust 26, 2011.

PrEvIouS CluBS: estudiantes Tecos (Mexico, 2006-11)

CArEEr HIGHlIGHtS• scored two goals in four Mls appearances• played five seasons in Mexican primera DivisionlASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (4), played 26 minutes in 3-1 win at CHV, 10/22/11Goal: seattle (2), 3-1 win at CHV, 10/22/11assist: none


lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (3), played 23 minutes in 2-1 loss vs. Monterrey, 10/18/11Goal: noneassist: none

28 | CHrIStIAn SIvEBAEKPosition: MidfielderHeight: 6-3Weight: 195Born: February 19, 1988Hometown: Vejle, DenmarkCitizenship: Denmark

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on January 11, 2012.

PrEvIouS CluBS: FC Midtjylland (2006-11), skive ik (2007-08, loan)

2012 HIGHlIGHtS• Made Mls debut vs. Tor (3/17)• scored two goals and one assist in 206 minutes in the 2012 preseason

CArEEr HIGHlIGHtS• named top player on Midtylland in spring 2009• Won Danish national Championship two years in a row with Under-19s

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (1), played 25 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: noneassist: none

lASt tIME: ConCACAFlast Match: seattle (1), played 13 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna,3/14/12last Goal: nonelast assist: none

29 | JoSH FordPosition: GoalkeeperHeight: 6-0 Weight: 175Born: november 6, 1987 College: ConnecticutHometown: liverpool, new York Citizenship: United states

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected in the first round (11th overall) of the 2011 Mlssupplemental Draft. signed on March 14, 2011.

CArEEr HIGHlIGHtS• 2010 Big east Goalkeeper of the Year• Holds UConn career records in shutouts (50), consecutive starts (85) andwins (54)

30 | AndrEW durAnPosition: DefenderHeight: 6-1 Weight: 160Born: september 26, 1989 Hometown: Mokena, illinoisCollege: Creighton Citizenship: United states

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected in the first round (15th overall) of the 2012 MlssuperDraft on January 12, 2012.

CArEEr HIGHlIGHtS• Captained Creighton to 21-2-1 record and nCaa semifinal in 2011• selected 15th overall in 2012 Mls superDraft

31 | JEFF PArKEPosition: DefenderHeight: 6-1 Weight: 185Born: March 23, 1982 College: Drexel UniversityHometown: Downingtown, pennsylvania Citizenship: United states Pronunciation: park

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected from new York in the Mls expansion Draft onnovember 26, 2008. signed on May 13, 2010

PrEvIouS CluBS: new York red Bulls (Mls, 2004-08), VancouverWhitecaps (Usl-1, 2009)

CArEEr HIGHlIGHtS• Voted club’s Defender of the Year in 2011• Five-year starter for new York, including 23 starts for 2008 Mls Cuprunner-up

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (180), played 90 minutes in 3-2 win at CHV, 10/22/11Goal: seattle (2), 1-0 win vs. kC, 5/21/11assist: seattle (4), 2-1 win at CHV, 10/15/10


lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (9), played 90 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12Goal: noneassist: none



33 | AndrEW WEBErPosition: GoalkeeperHeight: 6-2 Weight: 190Born: august 9, 1983 Hometown: phoenix, arizonaCollege: new Mexico

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on February 29, 2012.

PrEvIouS CluBS: DC United (2005), Montreal impact (Usl-1, 2006-08), san Jose earthquakes (2009-11)

CArEEr notES• played three seasons for san Jose earthquakes• played 29 games for Montreal impact in Usl-1

lASt tIME: MlSMatch: san Jose (2), played 90 minutes in 2-2 draw at CHV, 10/17/09shutout: none

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: noneshutout: none

34 | JHon KEnnEdy HurtAdoPosition: DefenderHeight: 6-0 Weight: 188Born: May 16, 1984 Hometown: palmira, ColombiaCitizenship: Colombia Pronunciation: jon her-ToD-oh

HoW ACQuIrEd: signed on February 18, 2009.

PrEvIouS CluBS: Unión Magdalena (Colombia, 2004), Monagas de Ma-turin (Colombia, 2005), Centauros Villavicencio (Colombia, 2006), expresorojo (Colombia, 2006), real Cartagena (Colombia, 2007), Deportivo Cali(Colombia, 2008-09)CArEEr notES• Came back from knee injury to start 23 games in 2011 Mls season• Finalist for 2009 Mls Defensive player of the Year and selected to Mls all-starGame• played the 2008 season for Deportivo Cali, where he was a teammate ofFredy Montero lASt tIME: MlSMatch: seattle (60), played 90 minutes in 3-1 win vs. Tor, 3/17/12Goal: seattle (1), 1-1 draw at Dal, 5/16/09assist: seattle (2), 3-0 win at Tor, 4/30/11


lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (6), played 90 minutes in 6-1 loss at santos laguna, 3/14/12Goal: none assist:none

35 | BryAn MErEdItHPosition: Goalkeeper Height: 6-2Weight: 195 Born: august 2, 1989Hometown: scotch plains, new JerseyCollege: Monmouth

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected in the second round (29th overall) of the 2011Mls superDraft on January 13, 2011. signed on september 12, 2011.

PrEvIouS CluBS: kitsap pumas (Usl-pDl, 2011)

CArEEr notES• starting keeper for 2011 pDl champion kitsap pumas• Made first start for sounders FC vs. Monterrey (10/22)

lASt tIME: ConCACAFMatch: seattle (1), played 90 minutes in 2-1 loss vs. Monterrey, 10/18/11shutout: none

25 | Andy roSEPosition: MidfielderHeight: 6-2 Weight: 170Born: February 13, 1990 Hometown: Bristol, englandCollege: UCla Citizenship: United kingdom

HoW ACQuIrEd: obtained from real salt lake via trade after being se-lected in supplemental Draft on January 17, 2012.

CArEEr notES• Twice named team captain and all-pac 12 First Team at UCla

27 | AlEX CASKEyPosition: Midfielder Height: 5-10Weight: 152 Born: July 22, 1988Hometown: Dunwoody, Georgia College: DavidsonCitizenship: United states

HoW ACQuIrEd: selected in the third round (47th overall) of the 2011Mls superDraft on January 13, 2011.

CArEEr notES• Three-time all-southern Conference first team and two-time nsCaa all-south region second team selection• Did not miss a match in his four-year career at Davidson

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1 Michael Gspurning 90G

3 Brad Evans 90M

4 Patrick Ianni 90D

5 Adam Johansson 90D

6 Osvaldo Alonso 90M

7 Eddie Johnson

8 Marc Burch 90D

10 Mauro Rosales 79M

11 Steve Zakuani

12 Leo Gonzalez

13 O'Brian White

14 Michael Tetteh

15 Alvaro Fernandez 65M

16 David Estrada 87F

17 Fredy Montero 90F

19 Babayele Sodade

20 Zach Scott

21 Cordell Cato

22 Mike Seamon

23 Servando Carrasco 3

24 Roger Levesque 11

25 Andy Rose

26 Sammy Ochoa

27 Alex Caskey

28 Christian Sivebaek 25

29 Josh Ford

30 Andrew Duran

31 Jeff Parke

33 Andrew Weber

34 Jhon Kennedy Hurtado 90D

35 Bryan Meredith

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Game #1 03/17/2012 SEA 3 vs TOR 1 W Estrada 1 (unassisted) 17; Estrada 2 (Burch 1, Fernandez 1) 51; Estrada 3 (Fernandez 2) 63

Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders FC Friday, 23 March 2012 – 9 p.m. CT

MLS regular season – Game #3

CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Wash.

Broadcast Information Dynamo Media Contacts (@HoustonDynamo.com)

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DYNAMO VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC – HOUSTON TRIES FOR THIRD STRAIGHT ROAD WIN The Houston Dynamo and Seattle Sounders meet at CenturyLink Field on Friday night as The Orange

continue its seven‐game season‐opening road trip. The Dynamo are off to their best start in club history

after sweeping California with a pair of wins in their first two road games – 1‐0 victories over Chivas USA

and San Jose Earthquakes, respectively. Saturday’s triumph over San Jose at AT&T Park was earned through

a 14th‐minute penalty goal from Brad Davis after Brian Ching was taken down in the box by Quakes

goalkeeper Jon Busch. With the win, Houston matched its win total from 2011 (two). After going 15 games

on the road without a win to start 2011 (0‐6‐9), the Dynamo have won four consecutive regular season road

games beginning with a 1‐0 win at FC Dallas on 9/24/11. All four road wins have included a clean sheet for

the visitors. Seattle has had a busy start to 2012, first being knocked out of CONCACAF Champions League

by Santos before securing a 3‐1 MLS season‐opening win over Toronto FC behind David Estrada’s hat trick,

the third‐ever in club history, in front of a home‐opening‐record 38,709 supporters. Since the Sounders

joined MLS in 2009, Houston and Seattle have been even on the pitch, with each club winning two

matches, along with two draws, in six regular season meetings (each club has 8 GF and 8 GA as well).

Houston and Seattle drew 1‐1 at Qwest Field on March 25, 2011, with Geoff Cameron giving Houston a 42nd‐

minute lead before Steve Zakuani equalized in the 80th. Seattle rode a nine‐match MLS unbeaten streak into

Robertson Stadium on July 30, 2011 before the Dynamo earned a 3‐1 win behind a Ching brace (23’, 71’) and

Colin Clark goal (7’). Alvaro Fernandez provided a penalty goal on 36 minutes for Seattle. In their lone

postseason encounter, the Dynamo ousted the Sounders 1‐0 in extra‐time at Robertson Stadium on Nov. 8,

2009 on Brian Ching’s volley winner.

DYNAMO NOTES Houston has won four straight regular season road games, all via clean sheet. Including playoffs, the

Dynamo have won 6 of 7 on the road, with the 1‐0 loss to LA Galaxy in MLS Cup the only road defeat.

The Dynamo are the only Eastern Conference team to record a win over a Western Conference side.

Outside of Houston’s 2‐0 record versus the West, the East is 0‐9 in matches against the West. The West has

enjoyed a home‐field advantage, though, with 10 of the 11 inter‐conference matches hosted by the West.

The Dynamo are unbeaten in their last 8 regular season games (6‐0‐2). Houston’s last defeat was a 2‐0 setback at

Sporting Kansas City on Sept. 10, 2011.

If the Dynamo win in Seattle on Friday, they will match a franchise record with three consecutive road wins

within one season. In 2007, Houston won three straight road games – at Los Angeles Galaxy, 3‐1, on 9/17/11; at FC

Dallas, 3‐0, on 9/30; and at Real Salt Lake, 1‐0, on 10/15 – over the span of four overall games. The Dynamo earned

a 1‐0 draw at Chivas USA in the season finale to finish the year unbeaten in their final four road games.

First Road Win of 2012: Houston’s 1‐0 win over Chivas USA erased bad memories of the 2011 road schedule.

Amazingly, it took Houston 16 games to record its first road win of the 2011 campaign. After a 0‐6‐9 start, the

Dynamo defeated FC Dallas 1‐0 at Pizza Hut Park on September 24 on Geoff Cameron’s goal in the 87th minute.

The win started a road‐roll for the Dynamo, which won its final two games (at Portland and Philadelphia) of the

regular season before winning two road playoff games (Philadelphia and Sporting KC). That stretch included a

7‐1 record against Western Conference teams. Houston went 9‐6‐4 in 2011 against its former conference.

Andre Hainault is enjoying a goal‐scoring streak that defies logic given his scoring record. Hainault scored 3 goals in the first 88 games of his Dynamo career (all competitions). With his winner at Chivas USA on

March 11, the Montreal‐native has scored 4 goals in his last 8 games (10/14/11 @ Portland, 10/30/11 @

Philadelphia, 11/6/11 @ Sporting Kansas City, and March 11 @ Chivas.)

Clean Sheets: The Dynamo have earned four clean sheets in their last five games, playoffs included (11/3/11,

1‐0 vs. PHI; 11/6/11, 2‐0 @ SKC; 3/11/12, 1‐0 @ CHV, and 3/17/12, 1‐0 @ SJ).

More Clean Sheets: If the Dynamo shutout Seattle on Friday, it would mark the first time they record three

consecutive shutouts since 5/30‐6/10/09, when they earned three wins versus Toronto, Chicago and Chivas

USA.

Scoreless Streak: The Dynamo have a long way to go to approach their club and MLS record for minutes

without allowing a goal. The 2007 championship club set a MLS record by playing 727 minutes without

allowing a goal. The streak started on 6/10/07 in a 2‐1 win vs. Columbus and included eight shutouts before

the streak ended in a 3‐3 draw with New England on 7/22/11. Pat Onstad was in goal for 524 of the minutes,

with Zach Wells keeping the streak alive with 180 minutes in net.

Jamaican friendly: Midfielder Je‐Vaughn Watson and defender Jermaine Taylor joined the Jamaica

national team for its Wednesday friendly with Costa Rica. They were scheduled to rejoin the Dynamo in

Seattle on Thursday.

First: Houston recorded its first‐ever opening day win on the road on March 11 at Chivas USA. It was also

the Dynamo’s first season‐opening win since 2006 (home or road). More details in chart below.

Clutch: Hainault’s game‐winner two minutes into stoppage time at Chivas USA continued a run of late

goals for Houston in 2011. Last year, the Dynamo scored 14 goals in the final 15 minutes of games, second

best in MLS (Seattle).

Late Winners: Hainault’s goal was the first Dynamo goal in extra time since Alex Dixon earned a vital 3‐2 win over Real Salt Lake at Robertson Stadium on Aug. 20, 2011. Three days earlier, Bobby Boswell earned a

1‐1 tie at New England with a 90th‐minute equalizer.

Reserves: The Dynamo Reserves defeated Colorado Rapids 1‐0 on March 13 at Houston Amateur Sports

Park. Houston’s chances were limited, but in the 80th minute rookie Brian Ownby pounced onto the

rebound of Jermaine Taylor’s shot and buried it for a 1‐0 win. Tyler Deric earned the shutout in goal.

Sarkodie Call‐Up: Dynamo defender Kofi Sarkodie was named to the final roster for the CONCACAF

Men’s Olympic Qualifying tournament, which began on Thursday. Sarkodie was called into the U.S. men’s

training camp that began March 13 in Nashville.

Offseason additions: The Dynamo’s offseason consisted mostly of moves to add depth to a core of returning

starters. Houston acquired three players via draft (F‐Colin Rolfe, D‐Warren Creavalle and M‐Brian

Ownby), three via trade (D/M‐Nathan Sturgis, F‐Macoumba Kandji and F‐Brian Ching), and one trialist

signing (GK‐Erich Marscheider).

Preseason: Forward Will Bruin led the Dynamo offense in the preseason with four goals, including the club’s lone

goal in four matches in the Disney Pro Soccer Classic in Orlando, a header goal versus Montreal. Brian Ownby (3)

Colin Clark (2), Colin Rolfe (2) Nathan Sturgis (2) rounded out the Dynamo scoring leaders.

With construction continuing at BBVA Compass Stadium, the Dynamo’s new downtown facility, the club is

forced to begin its season with seven games on the road. After road games with Chivas USA, San Jose, Seattle,

Chicago, Columbus, DC United and New York, Houston opens its new stadium against DC United on May 12.

Nearly six years after the club’s first‐ever match on April 2, 2006, only two players remain on the Dynamo roster:

Brian Ching and Brad Davis. Defender Eddie Robinson retired in January and joined the front office as an

assistant coach with the Youth Academy and a color analyst on TV broadcasts.

UP NEXT: LONG BREAK BEFORE TAX DAY VISIT TO CHICAGO Friday’s match with Seattle will end Houston’s three‐game West Coast road swing and signal the near mid‐point

of its seven‐game road trip. The Dynamo will enjoy a two‐weekend break (22 days between games‐ longest gap

of season) before resuming MLS play on April 15 at Chicago, marking their first game with an Eastern Conference

foe in 2012. Houston will continue to see Eastern Conference competition, with trips to Columbus (4/21), DC

United (4/28) and New York (5/9) before the May 12 opening of BBVA Compass Stadium.

PROJECTED STARTING LINEUP (4-4-2, Right-Left)

Tally Hall;

Andre Hainault, Bobby Boswell, Geoff Cameron, Corey Ashe;

Colin Clark, Adam Moffat, Je‐Vaughn Watson, Brad Davis;

Will Bruin, Brian Ching

HOUSTON DYNAMO NUMERICAL ROSTER/TECHNICAL STAFF No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Born Pronunciation Status 1 Tally Hall GK 6‐4 205 5‐12‐85 rhymes with RALLY

3 Calen Carr F 6‐0 150 10‐4‐82

4 Jermaine Taylor D 5‐10 180 1‐14‐85 International

5 Warren Creavalle D 6‐0 165 8‐14‐90 cruh‐VALL

6 Nathan Sturgis M/D 5‐10 150 7‐6‐87 Stir‐jiss

7 Colin Clark M 6‐0 180 4‐11‐84

8 Kofi Sarkodie D 5‐8 165 3‐22‐91 KO‐fee sar‐KO‐dee Generation adidas

9 Macoumba Kandji F 6‐4 175 8‐2‐84 mah‐KOOM‐bah KAHN‐gee

10 Je‐Vaughn Watson M 6‐1 175 10‐22‐83 Jeh‐Vaughn International

11 Brad Davis M 5‐11 175 11‐8‐81

12 Will Bruin F 6‐2 194 10‐24‐89 Generation adidas

14 Colin Rolfe F 6‐0 175 2‐15‐90 Rawlfe

15 Cam Weaver F 6‐4 195 6‐10‐83

16 Adam Moffat M 6‐0 175 5‐15‐86 Moff‐it

17 Luiz Camargo M 5‐8 172 5‐4‐87 International

18 Josue Soto M 5‐9 160 1‐3‐89 hoh‐SWAY Home‐Grown Player

19 Alex Dixon M 5‐8 150 2‐7‐90 Home‐Grown Player

20 Geoff Cameron D 6‐3 185 7‐11‐85

22 Brian Ownby M 6‐0 160 7‐14‐90 Own‐be

24 Tyler Deric GK 6‐3 195 8‐30‐88 DARE‐ick Home‐Grown Player

25 Brian Ching F 6‐1 195 5‐24‐78

26 Corey Ashe M 5‐5 154 3‐14‐86 ASH

28 Erich Marscheider GK 6‐3 185 1‐5‐93 Mar‐shy‐der

31 Andre Hainault D 6‐0 180 6‐17‐86 HAY‐no International

32 Bobby Boswell D 6‐2 185 3‐15‐83 BOZ‐well

Head Coach – Dominic Kinnear (9th year overall, 102‐67‐81 MLS)

Assistant Coach – Wade Barrett

Assistant Coach – Steve Ralston

Goalkeepers Coach – Tim Hanley

Head Athletic Trainer – Theron Enns

Director, Soccer Operations – Nick Kowba

Assistant Athletic Trainer – Shane Caron

Equipment Manager – Michael Porter

Houston Dynamo Player Bios

*All Dynamo career stats are regular season only 1 TALLY HALL GK 6-4 205 Born: 5/12/85, SeaTac, WA Age: 26 Last Club: Esbjerg fB (Denmark) - 2007-09 College: San Diego State University Dynamo career: Fourth year – 41 GP, 41 GS Fourth-year goalkeeper became an All-Star in first year as starter in 2011. 2012 MLS: 2 GS, 180 mins, 0.00 GAA 2 shutouts, 2-0-0 2011 MLS: 34 GS, 3,060 mins, 1.21 GAA, 6 shutouts, 12-9-13 2011 Playoffs: 3 GS, 270 mins, 0.50 GAA, 20 saves, 2 shutouts

Made two saves in Sunday’s 1-0 win @ Chivas USA for ninth career MLS regular season shutout. Named to MLSSoccer.com Team of the Week.

Posted a 1.21 GAA and notched six shutouts while playing every minute of the 2011 regular season (Dynamo Ironman of the Year).

Notched two playoff shutouts and allowed just 2 goals in 4 games in 2011 Cup run

Named to MLSSoccer.com Team of the Week four times in 2011 (all after road games), a league high among goalkeepers.

One of only four players to play all 3,060 minutes of the season, an MLS record.

Last goal: 10/21/09 at Isidro Metapán (CCL) Last assist: 4/2/11 at New York Last yellow card: 7/3/11 at Colorado Last shutout: 3/17/12 @ San Jose Most saves (’11): 10, 10/30/11 at Philadelphia (Playoffs) 3 CALEN CARR FW 6-0 150 Born: 10/4/82, Berkeley, CA Age: 29 Last Club: Chicago Fire - 2006-11 College: University of California Dynamo career: Second year – 11 GP, 4 GS, 1 G, 0 A

Fast, versatile forward acquired from Chicago early in 2011 season. 2012 MLS: 2 GP, 36 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 9 GP, 4 GS, 380 mins, 1 G, 0 A 2011 Playoffs: 3 GS, 233 mins, 1 G, 0 A Started all four playoff matches and scored game-winning goal in first leg vs. PHI on 10/30

Recovered from preseason concussion in 2011 to make 9 regular-season appearances, including 4 starts

Made Dynamo debut with 10-minute stint as a sub on 8/17, helping Houston rally for 1-1 tie at NE

Came on as a sub and fired in game-tying goal in 86th minute of 2-2 tie at CLB on 9/14

Last goal: 10/30/11 at Philadelphia (Playoffs) Last assist: 10/21/07 vs. LA Galaxy (w. CHI) Last start: 11/20/11 @ LA Galaxy (MLS Cup Final) Last yellow card: 11/6/11 at Kansas City (Playoffs) Last red card: 9/9/06 at Columbus (w. CHI) 4 JERMAINE TAYLOR DF 5-10 180 I Born: 1/14/85, Portland, Jamaica Age: 27 Last Club: St. George’s SC (Jamaica) – 2009-11 Other Clubs: Harbour View F.C. (Jamaica) – 2004-09 Dynamo career: Second year – 14 GP, 11 GS, 0 G, 1 A Calm, experienced defender who provides depth on the back line. Jamaica international (58 caps). 2012 MLS: 1 GP, 1 GS, 90 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2012 Reserves: 1 GP, 1 GS, 90 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 13 GP, 10 GS, 925 mins, 0 G, 1 A 2011 Playoffs: 2 GP, 1 GS, 1451 mins, 0 G, 0 A

Started at left back vs. San Jose in place of Corey Ashe (left hamstring strain)

In 2011, made 13 appearances, 10 of them starts, and notched one assist despite missing time due to injury and national team duty

Started and played all 90 minutes at left back in MLS Cup final at LA on 11/20/11

Made first playoff appearance at left back in 2-0 win at KC on 11/6. Subbed on for Brad Davis and headed free kick on goal to lead to Andre Hainault's opening goal

Opening Day starter at center back on 3/19 Last start: 3/17/11 @ San Jose Last goal: None in MLS Last assist: 9/14/11 at Columbus Last yellow card: 9/14/11 at Columbus 5 WARREN CREAVALLE DF 6-0 165 Born: 8/14/90, Brooklyn, NY Age: 21 Last Club: University of Central Florida ROOKIE Acquired: Selected by Houston in second round of 2012 SuperDraft (No.37 overall) Predominately a defensive midfielder in college, has begun transition to right back with Houston 2012 Reserves: 1 GP, 0 GS, 90 mins, 0 G, 0 A

Played at Furman University (2008-09) and University of Central Florida (2010-11)

Scored 8 goals and added 10 assists in 73 career collegiate games

Two-time All-Conference USA First Team (2010 and 2011)

Two-time All-Southern Conference Second Team (2008 and 2009)

Played for U.S. U-20 national team on a tour of Spain against Real Madrid, Atletico Marid, and Rayo Vallecano (2008)

Played for Carolina Dynamo (PDL) in 2010 6 NATHAN STURGIS M/D 5-10 150 Born: 7/6/87, Boca Raton, FL Age: 24 Last Club: Toronto FC (2011) Other Clubs: Seattle (2009-10), Real Salt Lake (2007-08), LA Galaxy (2006-07) College: Clemson University Dynamo career: 2012 debut *Traded from Toronto FC in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2012 SuperDraft on 12/29/11. Versatile player who can fill roles in midfield and

defense, while offering both experience and youth to new club. 2012 MLS: 1 GP, 0 GS, 8 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2012 Reserves: 1 GP, 1 GS, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 14 GP, 11 GS, 953 mins, 0 G,0 A

Made Dynamo debut in 82rd minute of 1-0 win at San Jose.

2011: Appeared in 14 games for Toronto FC, starting 11. Led club with 31 corner kicks.

2010: Appeared in 20 games for Seattle, starting 16.

Scored first career goal off a penalty kick at CLB (9/18)… Recorded two assists, including his first point in league play vs. CHI (8/28)… Led club with 69 corner kicks. Started and made key defensive play to clear ball off goal line in 2-2 tie at DC on 6/25

Last start: 7/20/11 vs. Dallas (56 minutes) Last goal: 9/18/10 at Columbus (only career goal) Last assist: 10/2/10 vs Toronto FC Last yellow card: 3/19/11 at Vancouver Last red card: Never in MLS (75 reg. season games) 7 COLIN CLARK MF 6-0 180 Born: 4/11/84, Fort Collins, CO Age: 27 Last Club: Colorado Rapids (2006-10) College: Southern Methodist University Dynamo career: Third year – 31 GP, 19 GS, 4 G, 3 A Tricky, technical attacking midfielder acquired from Colorado in 2010. United States international (1 cap). 2012 MLS: 2 GP, 2 GS, 180 mis, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 29 GP, 17 GS, 1,486 mins, 4 G, 3 A 2011 Playoffs: 1 GP, 12 mins, 0 G, 0 A (MLS Cup)

Started and played 90 minutes in both of Houston’s wins to start year.

Returned from 2010 ACL injury and made first MLS appearance for Houston as a late sub in 3-1 win vs. VAN on 4/10/11

Last goal: 10/1/11 vs. Chicago Last assist: 8/14/11 vs. Portland

Last start: 3/17/12 @ San Jose Last yellow card: 7/3/11 at Colorado Last red card: 7/16/11 vs. Kansas City 8 KOFI SARKODIE DF 5-8 165 GA Born: 3/22/91, Dayton, OH Age: 20 Last Club: University of Akron Dynamo career: Second year – 7 GP, 7 GS, 0 G, 0 A Dynamic outside defender who likes to attack. Selected by Dynamo with No. 7 pick of 2011 MLS SuperDraft. United States U-23 international. 2011 MLS: 7 GP, 7 GS, 582 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 Reserves: 8 GP, 8 GS, 720 mins, 1 G, 1 A

Called into March 13 USMNT camp in Nashville for Olympic Qualifying preparations.

Played 90 minutes in US U-23s 2-0 win over rival Mexico in friendly in Frisco, Texas on Feb. 29.

Started in 1-1 tie at SEA on 3/25, becoming youngest Dynamo player to start an MLS match at age 20 years, 3 days

Made second start in 2-2 tie at FCD on 5/28 but was ejected in 72nd minute

Started and made key defensive play to clear ball off goal line in 2-2 tie at DC on 6/25

Last appearance: 7/23/11 at Chivas USA (start) Last yellow card: 6/25/11 at D.C. United Last red card: 5/28/11 vs. FC Dallas Last goal: never in MLS Last assist: never in MLS 9 MACOUMBA KANDJI FW 6-4 175 Born: 8/2/85, Dakar, Senegal Age: 26 Last Club: Colorado Rapids - 2010-11 (16 apps, 0 gls) Other Clubs: N.Y. Red Bulls – 2008-10 (41 apps, 6 gls) College: Georgia Military College Dynamo career: 2012 debut *Traded from Colorado in exchange for a conditional draft pick on 2/8/12. A tall, quick, athletic forward, who has the willingness to take on defenders and play both the outside mid and forward positions.

2012 MLS: 1 GP, 4 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 9 GP, 1 GS, 123 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 Playoffs: 3 GP, 0 GS, 102 mis, 0 G, 0 A DNP vs. San Jose

2010: Played in seven games, with four starts, playing 337 minutes and added three assists with the Rapids…Underwent surgery to repair broken fifth metatarsal on 4/21/10 –

Traded to Colorado from New York

2010 Playoffs: Played in three postseason games… In MLS Cup, came on in the 98th minute and suffered a torn ACL in his left knee while setting up the game-winning goal.

2009: Tallied career-highs in goals (4), assists (5), games played (23) and games started (20)

Last goal: 4/3/10 @Seattle (w/ NY) Last assist: 9/29/10 vs. Philadelphia (2) (w/ COL) Last start: 9/9/11 @ LA (39 minutes) (w/ COL) Last 2-goal game: 10/24/09 vs. Toronto (only in MLS) Last yellow card: 4/3/10 @ Seattle (w/ NY) Last red card: never in MLS 10 JE-VAUGHN WATSON MF 6-1 175 I Born: 10/22/83, St. Catherine, Jamaica Age: 28 Last Club: Sporting Central (Jamaica) – 2005-11 Other Clubs: None Dynamo career: Second year – 24 GP, 13 GS, 1 G, 2 A Energetic midfielder capable of starting or coming off the bench in midfield. Jamaica international (14 caps). 2012 MLS: 2 GP, 2 GS, 180 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 22 GP, 11 GS, 1,163 mins, 1 G, 2 A 2011 Playoffs: 3 GP, 0 GS, 64 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 Reserves: 7 GS, 482 mins, 0 G, 0 A

Made first start since 9/14/11 (@ CLB) in 1-0 win @ CHV on 3/11/12 and started vs. SJ on 3/17

Scored goal and had two assists for Jamaica in pair of February friendlies vs. Cuba and New Zealand

Came on as a substitute in MLS Cup Final and both legs vs. PHI

Acquired in April 2011 and made Dynamo debut as substitute in 1-1 tie at CHI on 4/23

Last goal: 9/14/11 at Columbus Last assist: 5/7/11 at Toronto FC Last start: 3/17/12 @ San Jose (90 mins) Last yellow card: 10/14/11 at Portland Last red card: 7/23/11 at Chivas USA 11 BRAD DAVIS MF 5-11 175 Born: 11/8/81, St. Charles, MO Age: 30 Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes (2005) Other Clubs: Dallas Burn - 2003-04, New York - 2002 College: Saint Louis University Dynamo career: Seventh year – 161 GP, 147 GS, 22 G, 62 A Original Dynamo player, 4-time MLS All-Star and winner of last three team MVP awards. Club's all-time leader in games, starts, and assists, the talented left-footed midfielder recorded 16 assists in 2011 and finished as MLS MVP runner-up and named to MLS Bext XI. United States international (5 caps). 2012 MLS: 2 GP, 2 GS, 1 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 34 GS, 2,892 mins, 4 G, 16 A 2011 Playoffs: 3 GS, 219 mins, 0 G, 2 A

Scored game-winning penalty (14’) in 1-0 win @ San Jose on Saturday

2011: Assisted two of three Houston goals in playoff series vs. PHI with free kick deliveries

League MVP runner up after leading MLS with 16 assists

40 assists over last three seasons (16, 12, 12)

Earned fourth MLS All-Star selection in 2011…

Named to MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week on seven different occasions, tied for the most in MLS

Started every regular-season match for the first time in his career

In MLS play, has now notched at least 10 assists in three consecutive seasons and four of the last six

MLS Player of the Month for April 2011 after notching six assists in five games

Converted all three penalty kicks in MLS play

Assisted on all three Dynamo goals in 3-1 win vs. VAN on 4/10, the first three-assist game of his career

Won MLS assist title with accurate cross to Carlo Costly in 3-1 win vs. LA on 10/23

Last goal: 3/17/12 @ San Jose (penalty) Last goal (non-penalty): 7/16/11 vs. Kansas City (free kick) Last assist: 11/3/11 vs. Philadelphia (Playoffs) Last yellow card: 9/17/11 vs. San Jose Last red card: 8/30/09 at Colorado 12 WILL BRUIN FW 6-2 194 GA Born: 10/24/89, St. Louis, MO Age: 22 Last Club: Indiana University Dynamo career: Second year – 27 GP, 23 GS, 5 G, 1 A Forward saw significant playing time after being selected in the first round (No. 11) of 2011 MLS SuperDraft. 2012 MLS: 2 GP, 2 GS, 144 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 25 GP, 21 GS, 1,693 mins, 5 G, 1 A 2011 Playoffs: 3 GP, 0 GS, 37 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 Reserves: 5 GP, 3 GS, 285 mins, 2 G, 1 A

Made first MLS start (77 mins) since 9/14/11 @ Columbus in 1-0 win @ Chivas USA on 3/11/12.

2011: Appeared as a sub in three playoff games (DNP in MLS Cup)

Netted five goals to tie for lead among all MLS rookies while appearing in club-rookie-record 25 games

Became first Dynamo rookie to start on Opening Day in 1-0 loss vs. PHI on 3/19

Became fifth player and first rookie in Dynamo history to score a hat trick in 4-1 win vs. DC on 4/29 ... In the process, became second-youngest player in MLS history and fourth MLS rookie to ever score three goals in a game ... Named MLS Player of the Week for his performance

Left with knee injury in 3-1 win vs. SEA on 7/30 (didn’t return until 9/4)

Last goal: 9/17/11 vs. San Jose Last assist: 4/2/11 at New York

Last start: 3/17/12 at San Jose (67 mins) Last hat trick: 4/29/11 vs. DC (only in MLS) Last yellow card: 5/14/11 at Real Salt Lake Last red card: Never in MLS 14 COLIN ROLFE FW 6-0 175 Born: 2/15/90, Spokane, WA Age: 22 Last Club: University of Louisville ROOKIE Acquired: Selected by Houston in first round of 2012 MLS SuperDraft (No. 18 overall) Hard-nosed forward, drafted by the Dynamo with the No. 18 overall selection in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft. 2012 Reserves: 1 GP, 0 GS, 21 mins, 0 G, 0 A

Entered as a substitute (69’) in Dynamo Reserves’ 1-0 win over Colorado on 3/12

Named a finalist for the M.A.C. Hermann Trophy as the nation’s top player in 2010

Appeared in 87 career games, with 79 starts, and finished with 33 goals and 21 assists

2011: Finished senior campaign with nine goals and 10 assists in 23 games

Named NSCAA All-Great Lakes First Team 2010: Totaled nine goals and seven assists Named to All-Big East Conference First Team

and NSCAA All-American First Team for second consecutive season

15 CAM WEAVER FW 6-4 195 Born: 6/10/83, Tacoma, WA Age: 28 Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes (2009) Other Clubs: FK Haugesund (Norway) – 2007-2009; Seattle Sounders (USL1) - 2006 College: Seattle University Dynamo career: Fourth year – 51 GP, 29 GS, 10 G, 3 A Towering target forward who missed end of 2011 season with hip injury 2012 MLS: 1 GP, 0 GS, 23 MINS, 0 G, 0 A 2012 Reserves: 1 GP, 1 GS, 90 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 28 GP, 16 GS, 1,611 mins, 4 G, 1 A 2011 Playoffs: DNP (hip injury)

Appeared as sub for 23 minutes in 1-0 win over San Jose for first appearance since 9/17/11.

Missed 2011 playoffs following October surgery to repair torn labrum in hip

Scored four goals in 2011 to tie an MLS career high and added an assist … Four goals came in first 13 games; he played rest of year with labrum injury

Last appearance: 3/17/12 @ San Jose Last start: 9/14/11 @ Columbus Last goal: 5/28/11 vs. FC Dallas Last assist: 5/28/11 vs. FC Dallas Last two-goal game: 6/13/09 @ FC Dallas Last yellow card: 7/30/11 vs. Seattle Last red card: 10/4/09 vs. Kansas City Last hat trick: Never in MLS 16 ADAM MOFFAT MF 6-0 175 Born: 5/15/86, Glasgow, Scotland Age: 25 Last Club: Portland (2011) Other Clubs: Columbus – 2007-10 (5 goals, 44 apps., 36 GS), Cleveland City Stars – 2007 (USL2); Elgin City – 2006-07 (Scotland); Ross County – 2005-06 (Scotland) Dynamo career: Second year – 15 GP, 14 GS, 2 G, 2 A Tenacious two-way midfielder acquired in July 2011 trade with Portland in exchange for Lovel Palmer and Mike Chabala. 2012 MLS: 2 GP, 2 GS, 180 mins, 0 G, 1 A 2011 MLS: 13 GP, 12 GS, 1,103 mins, 2 G, 1 A (HOU only) 2011 Playoffs: 4 GS, 360 mins, 0 G, 0 A

Earned assist on Andre Hainault’s stoppage-time winner vs. Chivas on 3/11/11 with low shot from 25 yards that was trapped by Hainault before turn and winning strike.

2011: Played every minute of 2011 playoffs

Helped set up opening goal in 2-0 win at KC on 11/6/11 in Eastern Conference final with free kick to back post

Key acquisition via trade helped Dynamo go 6-2-4 in his 12 starts while scoring two spectacular long-range goals and adding one assist

Had been limited to four games and 100 minutes in league play with Portland

Made Houston debut as substitute in 3-0 loss at CHV on 7/23/11

Scored spectacular long-range goal from nearly 40 yards out to key 2-1 win vs. POR on 8/14/11 ... Strike against his former club was voted MLS Goal of the Week

2008 Injury: Missed 22 games due to a torn ACL in his left knee

Last goal: 10/23/11 vs. LA Galaxy Last assist: 3/11/12 at Chivas USA Last yellow card: 10/30/11 at Philadelphia (Playoffs) Last red card: 8/17/11 at New England Last two-goal game: Never in MLS 17 LUIZ CAMARGO MF 5-8 172 I Born: 5/24/87, Vinheda, Brazil Age: 24 Last Club: Paraná Clube 2009-11 (Brazil Serie B) (64 apps, 2 gls) Other Clubs: Mogi Mirim 2009 (Brazil) Dynamo career: Second year – 7 GP, 6 GS, 0 G, 2 A Skilled, hard-tackling midfielder acquired in August 2011. 2012 Reserves: 1 GP, 1 GS, 90 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 7 GP, 6 GS, 515 mins, 0 G, 2 A 2011 Playoffs: 4 GS, 360 mins, 0 G, 1 A

Played 90 minutes in Dynamo Reserves win on 3/13/12 vs. Colorado Rapids Reserves

2011: Played every minute of all four playoff games

Key player in Houston's late surge, appearing in the last seven games and contributing two assists, while helping Houston go 4-0-2 in his six starts

Set up game-clinching goal late in 2-0 win at KC on 11/6, playing long through ball to Carlo Costly

Made MLS debut as substitute in 3-0 loss at KC on 9/10

Other: Made Dynamo first-team debut with strong 90 minutes in central midfield in 3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey on 9/4, drawing a penalty kick that led to Houston’s second goal

Last assist: 11/6/11 at Kansas City (Playoffs) Last yellow card: 11/6/11 at Kansas City (Playoffs) Last MLS goal: None 18 JOSUE SOTO MF 5-9 160 HG Born: 1/3/89, Fort Worth, TX Age: 23 Last Club: Dynamo Academy College: Southern Methodist University Dynamo career – Second year Steady midfielder and home-grown product signed in Jan. 2011 after completing collegiate career at SMU. 2012 Reserves: 1 GP, 1 GS, 69 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 Reserves: 10 GS, 873 mins, 0 G, 2 A

2011: Rookie did not appear in a competitive match

Other: Made first professional appearance with first team as a substitute in 2-0 Dynamo Charities Cup loss vs. Bolton Wanderers on 7/20

Also came on as a sub in 3-0 friendly win on 9/4 vs. Monterrey, the club he grew up cheering for

Reserves: One of two players to start all 10 matches for Dynamo Reserves, mostly in midfield but also at left back, contributing two assists

Born in Fort Worth but moved to Monterrey, Mexico at the age of 1

19 ALEX DIXON MF 5-8 150 HG Born: 2/7/90, Bay City, TX Age: 22 Last Club: Dynamo Academy College: University of North Carolina Dynamo career: Second year – 7 GP, 0 GS, 1 G, 0 A Talented attacking player and home-grown product signed after three years at North Carolina. 2012 Reserves: 1 GP, 1 GS, 90 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 7 GP, 84 mins, 1 G, 0 A 2011 Reserves: 9 GP, 8 GS, 731 mins, 1 G, 0 A

Played 90 minutes in Dynamo Reserves win on Tuesday vs. Colorado Rapids Reserves

2011: Made seven substitute appearances in league play and scored one goal in his rookie season

Made professional debut in 1-1 tie at NY on 4/2

Came on as sub and scored dramatic game-winning goal, his first as a professional, late in stoppage time in 3-2 win vs. RSL on 8/20, curling in left-footed shot from top of the penalty area

Open Cup: Made first Dynamo start and played 120 minutes in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6

Other: Started and played all 90 minutes at three different positions in 2-0 Dynamo Charities Cup loss vs. Bolton Wanderers on 7/20

Last appearance: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake Last start: 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC) Last goal: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake (first MLS goal) 20 GEOFF CAMERON MF 6-3 185 Born: 7/11/85, Attleboro, MA Age: 26 Last Club: University of Rhode Island Dynamo career: Fifth year – 103 GP, 87 GS, 11 G, 13 A Versatile player is an emerging star who rebounded from 2010 injury to be key defender in 2011. United States international (3 caps) 2012 MLS: 1 GP, 1 GS, 90 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 33 GS, 2,970 mins, 5 G, 5 A 2011 Playoffs: 4 GS, 360 mins, 0 G, 0 A

Played 90 minutes in both of Houston’s 1-0 wins to begin 2012

2011: Won Dynamo Golden Boot with a career-high five goals (tied for team lead) and five assists (Golden Boot tiebreaker)

Started for US men’s national team in January friendlies with Venezuela and Panama. Part of US team which beat Italy 1-0 in Genoa in February.

Named MLS All-Star in 2011 for second time in three seasons and played 52 minutes at center back vs. Manchester United on 7/27

Named to MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week five times, twice in midfield and three times on defense

Scored Houston’s first goal of the season in 1-1 tie at SEA on 3/25, firing in the rebound of a shot that hit the crossbar

Made his 100th appearance for the Dynamo in all competitions in 1-1 tie at CHI on 4/23, becoming the 14th player in team history to do so

Started at center back for first time in 2011 in 2-0 loss at SJ on 6/4

Last goal: 9/24/11 at FC Dallas Last assist: 9/14/11 at Columbus Last yellow card: 9/10/11 at Kansas City Last red card: 10/10/10 vs. New England Last two-goal game: (Never in MLS) 22 BRIAN OWNBY MF 6-0 160 Born: 7/16/90, Glen Allen, VA Age: 21 Last Club: University of Virginia ROOKIE Acquired: Selected by Houston in first round of 2012 Supplemental draft (No. 7 overall) Hard-working outside midfielder who can run at opponents and offers pace on the right flank. 2012 Reserves: 1 GP, 0 GS, 21 mins, 1 G, 0 A

Scored winning goal in 80th minute of 1-0 win Colorado Rapids on 3/13/12. Came off bench and buried the rebound of Jermaine Taylor’s shot.

Played four years at the University of Virginia (2008-11) Scored 19 goals and added 10 assists in 72 career

collegiate games 2011 All-ACC Second Team and NSCAA All-South

Atlantic Region Third Team 2010 All-ACC Freshman Team Played for USA at FIFA U-20 World Cup (scored

one goal in group stage match against Cameroon) 2007 Virginia high school player of the year

24 TYLER DERIC GK 6-3 195 HG Born: 8/30/88, Houston, TX Age: 23 Last Club: Dynamo Academy College: North Carolina Dynamo career: Fourth year – 2 GP, 2 GS First ever Academy product, who served as No. 2 goalkeeper in 2011 after strong outings in 2010.

2012 Reserves: 1 GS, 90 mins, 0.00 GAA, 1 shutout, 1-0-0 2011 Reserves: 10 GS, 900 mins, 1.10 GAA, 6 shutouts, 6-4-0

Earned shutout in Dynamo Reserves 1-0 win over Colorado Rapids on 3/13/12.

2011: Served as Tally Hall’s backup entire season Open Cup: Started qualifier vs. KC on 4/6 and

turned in strong performance with four saves, including point-blank stop on Omar Bravo, as Dynamo lost 1-0 in extra time

Other: Played 90 minutes in Dynamo Charities Cup vs. Bolton Wanderers on 7/20 and made four saves in 2-0 loss

Played 90 minutes in 3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey on 9/4 and made four saves to earn first shutout of the season

Reserves: Led MLS Reserve League with six shutouts while playing every minute of all 10 games

Last start: 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC) Last shutout: 10/16/10 at San Jose Most saves (‘11): 4, 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC) Most saves (Career): 5, 10/23/10 vs. Seattle 25 BRIAN CHING FW 6-1 195 Born: 5/24/78, Haleiwa, HI Age: 33 Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes (2003-05) Other Clubs: LA Galaxy (2001) College: Gonzaga University Dynamo career: Seventh year – 127 GP, 112 GS, 51 G, 16 A Traded back to Houston on 2/16/11 after Montreal selected Ching in 2011 Expansion draft. Original Dynamo player and all-time leading scorer. The forward led or tied for the team lead in goals in five consecutive seasons (2007-2011) and set a franchise and personal record with 13 goals in 2008. United States international (45 caps, 11 goals). 2012 MLS: 2 GP, 2 GS, 153 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 20 GP, 15 GS, 1,242 mins, 5 G, 1 A 2011 Playoffs: 4 GS, 320 mins, 1 G, 1 A

Drew penalty in 13’ when he collided with Jon Busch, leading to Davis goal in win over San Jose

Started opening day for the sixth time in seven years with Houston. Played 86 minutes and nearly

scored fantastic goal when first-touch volley off a long cross from Brad Davis hit inside of post.

2011: Netted eighth career playoff goal with powerful header in 1-0 win vs. PHI on 11/3. Assisted on game-winning goal in 2-1 win at PHI on 10/30

Was limited to 1,242 minutes in 20 appearances due to injury (hamstring, ribs, foot and adductor), the lowest minute total of his Houston career, but still tied for team lead with five goals

Ching returns to Houston among the leaders of several franchise records, including games played (fifth, 168), games started (fourth, 144), and assists (third, 24). His club-record 63 goals is nearly twice the amount of the second player on the all-time list (Dwayne De Rosario, 32 goals).

Last goal: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake Last assist: 10/30/11 at Philadelphia (Playoffs) Last two-goal game: 7/30/11 vs. Seattle Last hat trick: 8/21/10 vs. Chicago (two in MLS career) Last yellow card: 8/21/10 vs. Chicago Last red card: 7/16/11 vs. Kansas City 26 COREY ASHE DF 5-5 154 Born: 3/14/86, Orange County, CA Age: 26 Last Club: University of North Carolina Dynamo career: Sixth year – 131 GP, 77 GS, 1 G, 11 A Career midfielder switched to left back early in season and earned MLS All-Star selection. 2012 MLS: 1 GP, 1 GS, 90 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 32 GP, 30 GS, 2,617 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 Playoffs: 4 GS, 354 mins, 0 G, 0 A Missed San Jose game with strained left hamstring

Started in 1-0 win vs. Chivas USA on 3/11/12

2011: Started all four playoff games

Began season at right midfield but became starter at left back, starting 28 games.

Named MLS All-Star for the first time and played 29 minutes in All-Star Game vs. Manchester United on 7/27/11

Appeared in 100th career MLS match in 1-1 tie at SEA on 3/25

Made 150th career appearance for Dynamo in all competitions in 2-2 tie at DC on 6/25

Last goal: 9/22/09 vs. Árabe Unido (CCL) Last assist: 10/10/10 vs. New England Last yellow card: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake Last red card: 8/26/09 at Árabe Unido (CCL) 28 ERICH MARSCHEIDER GK 6-3 185 Born: 1/5/93, Vienna, Austria Age: 19 Last Club: Colorado Rush Soccer Club ROOKIE Acquired: Signed with Dynamo on Feb. 22, 2012 after trial Young, hard-working goalkeeper who signed with the Dynamo midway through the 2012 preseason

Played three years of varsity soccer at Pine Creek High School (Colorado Springs, Colo.)

Earned Golden Gloves honors as top goalkeeper in 2011 for Colorado Rush program

Named to the Colorada Class 5A Metro first team his junior year

Named 2009 All-State honorable mention his junior year

31 ANDRE HAINAULT DF 6-0 180 I Born: 6/17/86, Montréal, QC, Canada Age: 25 Last Club: FK SIAD Most - 2005-08 (Czech Rep.) Other Clubs: Sparta Prague 2008 (loan), Montreal Impact - 2004-05 (USL1) Dynamo career: Fourth year – 81 GP, 78 GS, 5 G, 0 A Promising Canadian defender who can play outside or center back. Canada international (24 caps, 2 goals). 2012 MLS: 2 GS, 2 GP, 180 mins, 1 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 31 GS, 2,790 mins, 1 G, 0 A 2011 Playoffs: 4 GS, 360 mins, 2 G, 0 A

Scored dramatic game-winner in the second minute of stoppage time for 1-0 win at Chivas USA on 3/11/12.

Hainault has scored 4 goals in last 8 games after scoring 3 goals in the first 88 games of his Dynamo career (all competitions).

2011 Dynamo Defender of the Year

Played every minute of playoffs and led team with two goals

Scored opening goal with header in 2-1 win at PHI on 10/30/11 in first leg of playoff series

Reacted first to close-range rebound to score game-winning goal in 2-0 win at KC on 11/6/11

Defensive stalwart played almost every minute when not on national team duty

After opening season as starting left back, started much of the season at center back before moving to right back in September

Played every minute of the first 13 games of the season, in the process setting a club record for most consecutive minutes by a field player with 2,925

Named to MLSSoccer.com Team of the Week for standout performance in 0-0 tie at RSL on 5/14

Last goal: 3/11/12 at Chivas USA (90+2’) Last assist: 7/31/10 vs. New York Last two-goal game: Never in MLS Last yellow card: 10/23/11 at LA Galaxy

32 BOBBY BOSWELL DF 6-2 185 Born: 3/15/83, Austin, TX Age: 29 Last Club: D.C. United (2005-07) College: Florida International University Dynamo career: Fifth year – 114 GP, 113 GS, 7 G, 2 A Backbone of the Dynamo defense since joining club in 2008. United States international (3 caps). 2012 Career: 2 GP, 2 GS, 180 mins, 0 G, 0 A 2011 MLS: 28 GP, 27 GS, 2,460 mins, 5 G, 1 A 2011 Playoffs: 4 GS, 360 mins, 0 G, 0 A

Played 90 minutes in both wins to start 2012

2011: Played every minute of all four playoff games

Scored a career-high five goals to tie for the team lead, adding one assist

Contributed goal and assist in first half of 3-1 win vs. VAN on 4/10, equaling his MLS scoring output from the previous two seasons combined

Last goal: 10/23/11 vs. LA Galaxy Last assist: 4/10/11 vs. Vancouver Last multi-goal game: Never in MLS Last yellow card: 9/24/11 at FC Dallas Last red card: 7/24/10 at Columbus LEGEND: GK-goalkeeper; DF-defender; MF-midfielder; FW-forward; I-international; HG-home-grown; GA-Generation adidas; USOC-U.S. Open Cup

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1 Tally Hall 90G 90G

3 Calen Carr 13 23

4 Jermaine Taylor 90D

5 Warren Creavalle

6 Nathan Sturgis 8

7 Colin Clark 90M 82M

8 Kofi Sarkodie

9 Macoumba Kandji 4

10 Je-Vaughn Watson 90M 90M

11 Brad Davis 90M 90M

12 Will Bruin 77F 67F

14 Colin Rolfe

15 Cam Weaver 23

16 Adam Moffat 90M 90M

17 Luiz Camargo

18 Josue Soto

19 Alex Dixon

20 Geoff Cameron 90D 90D

22 Brian Ownby

24 Tyler Deric

25 Brian Ching 86F 67F

26 Corey Ashe 90D

28 Erich Marscheider

31 Andre Hainault 90D 90D

32 Bobby Boswell 90D 90D

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Game #1 03/11/2012 HOU 1 at CHV 0 W Hainault 1 (Moffat 1) 92

Game #2 03/17/2012 HOU 1 at SJ 0 W Davis 1 (penalty kick) 14

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