While the U-18s and U-16s were playing their first matches on the road down in California over
the weekend, both splitting, the biggest news concerning Seattle Sounders youth players would be
the call-up of Paul Christensen to the US U-17 Fall Residency. Why haven't you heard of Christensen
yet? Because he is part of the pre-Academy though eligible to play for the U-16s he's still young
for that level.
"I think this is a team game and unfortunately there isn't an
equal level between my teammates and I." -Rafa Marquez
I'm not an athlete, I've never been one so my understanding on the locker room dynamic is
limited. However, as a human who has engaged in a variety of relationships in the last 31 years
(I'm dating myself) I think I understand the importance of not selling out people you work
with.
The Alliance Council met prior to the match against the Columbus Crew. An update is now posted
over at the SoundersFC.com Alliance Council Blog (which will be getting frontpage attention soon).
The main issues resolved around voting changes, work on the Constitution/ByLaws/Charter (which will
be public for voting in Sept) and the End of Year Meeting.
Emmanuel Frimpong who has emerged as a very reliable deputy to Alexander Song in anchoring the
midfield is seriously contemplating switching national allegiance to Ghana. The Arsenal midfielder
has long flirted with the idea but it appears he's come to a decision after meeting with Ghanaian
FA officials earlier this week.
