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As reported by Soccer By Ives, Sounders FC finalized the deal today with the 21-year-old goal-scoring Columbian International Fredy Montero. This comes as little surprise as he's been in town for the last severals days and has been training with the team, but it's still exciting news for Seattle fans. Watch a highlight video...

I've recently come across the new 2009 kits for New York, Houston, Colorado, Chivas, and others only to say I'm even more upset about the kits we've been dealt by adidas. In particular, the Colorado home and Chivas away are very nice (kudos to adidas). Having been inspired by these, I'd love to get the ball rolling about a 3rd kit option for the SSFC Inaugural season.

For some reason LD brings out a lot of emotion in American soccer fans. Typically they either hate him or love him. I really like him. I appreciate what he's accomplished and love to watch him play. When he's on the pitch you never know what he's going to do-he's an extremely dangerous player. I'm writing this because he's recently scored four goals, including a brace today, for his new "temporary" squad, Bayern Munich. Granted these matches are just friendlies, as FCB is on break, but it's still great to see him doing well.

I have to admit I don't follow college soccer very well, and not until recently have even heard the name Steve Zakuani (ZAK-uh-WHA-nee) thanks to all the mock drafts going on. But after watching him on YouTube, I'm pretty excited about our pick. I'm also a big Arsenal fan and knowing he grew up in the Gunners youth system makes it even sweeter.

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Twenty-four year old Chris Eylander, former keeper for the USL-1 Sounders and Auburn WA native, is the second local standout keeper to sign with the SSFC. Read the full press release...