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Sounders Spotlight: Rave Green looks to rebound after 3-2 loss in Columbus

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Despite a two-goal effort from Clint Dempsey, Sounders FC saw its three-match winning streak come to an end on last Saturday evening after a 3-2 loss at Columbus Crew SC. With the brace, Dempsey is now tied for the MLS lead with seven goals, while teammate Obafemi Martins sits one behind with six. The Rave Green returned to Seattle for training this week ahead of Saturday’s Cascadia clash against the Vancouver Whitecaps, concluding a three-match road stretch for the Sounders.


Here’s the latest news and notes regarding the club:


  • Dempsey’s first goal against Columbus is nominated for AT&T MLS Goal of the Week.
  • Will Parchman describes how this weekend’s matchup with Vancouver could be the height of MLS entertainment in a piece for SoundersFC.com.
  • Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com profiled league saves leader Stefan Frei and his progression from last season.
  • Matt Pentz of The Seattle Times noted how Dempsey’s two goals weren’t enough to overcome Crew SC.
  • Sounder at Heart recapped Sounders FC 2’s loss at Sacramento.
  • Don Ruiz of The News Tribune remembered why the trip to Columbus was reunion for three Sounders.
  • Check out this week’s Rave TV to see how the Sounders are getting ready for Saturday’s Cascadia Cup matchup with Vancouver.
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