Major League Soccer announced on Monday that the 2021 regular season will kickoff on April 3rd. Also announced was that teams are permitted to begin preseason training on Feb. 22, six weeks prior to MLS is Back opening weekend. The season will consist of 34 matches in the regular season […]
Russell Brown
Russell is the Content Director for the Eli Network. He studied broadcast journalism at Eastern Oregon and North Dakota State University. Mostly covers soccer and basketball in the Seattle area and is the current play-by-play voice for Seattle Redhawks basketball. You can follow him @brussbrwn.
Seattle Sounders and Brian Schmetzer Agree on Contract Extension
SEATTLE, WA – It was leaked several weeks ago, but today the organization officially announced that they have come to an agreement on a multiyear contract extension with Brian Schmetzer. After taking the head coaching duties over from Sigi Schmid mid-way through the 2016 season, Schmetzer 67-37-34 regular-season record, as […]
Sounders FC Completes Transfer of Midfielder João Paulo from Botafogo
Press Release: Seattle Sounders FC SEATTLE, WASH. – Sounders FC today announced that it has exercised its option to buy midfielder João Paulo, completing his transfer from Brazilian club Botafogo. João Paulo made 25 appearances across all competitions on loan from Botafogo last season, tallying four goals and six assists as the […]
Sounders FC Trades for One, Drafts Another in 2021 MLS Superdraft
Press Release: Seattle Sounders FC SEATTLE, WASH. – Sounders FC today picked up two players in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas. With only one pick coming into today, the Rave Green traded a 2022 second round selection to Inter Miami CF for Oregon State defender Joe Hafferty, a former Sounders […]
Sounders Lose Chris Henderson to Inter Miami CF
SEATTLE, WA – As the offseason continues, the Seattle Sounders lose another key piece to their team. This time it is former VP of Soccer & Sporting Director Chris Henderson, who is taking a role with Inter Miami CF for the upcoming season after 13 years with the Rave Green. […]
Seattle U Men’s Basketball Cancels Away Games vs Tarleton State
SEATTLE, WA – According to a press release from the athletic department, Seattle University’s men’s basketball Western Athletic Conference games scheduled for Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23 at Tarleton State have been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. This will mark the 2nd and 3rd games cancelled due to […]
Seattle U falls to Utah Valley in Overtime on Friday, Can’t Respond on Saturday
SEATTLE, WA – In an instant classic, the Wolverines were able to pull out the overtime win over the Redhawks on Friday. The two teams were set to play again on Saturday, but a COVID-19 protocol cancelled the rematch. Game 1: OT Thriller It was predicted to be close when […]
Jordan Morris Being Linked in Possible European Loan
Since the moment Morris finished his college career at Stanford, many felt he should have gone to Europe instead of starting his pro career in the MLS. Morris ended up going to his hometown Seattle Sounders and, outside of an injury that had him miss all of 2018, has had […]
Western Athletic Conference Adds Five New Members
HOUSTON – The Western Athletic Conference held a press conference at NRG Stadium today where they announced the addition of five new member schools. Abilene Christian University, Lamar University, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin State University and Southern Utah University will all be making the jump to the […]
Seahawks Re-sign Schneider, Cut Schottenheimer
Following a disappointing Wild Card loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Seahawks have started to make decisions on their front office and coaching staff. GM John Schneider signed a new five-year extension through the 2027 season while OC Brian Schottenheimer was let go. The news of Schneider coming back […]