Seattle Sounders FC — Major League Soccer 2010

MLS 2010 · Western Conference · Second consecutive U.S. Open Cup

Competition

Major League Soccer 2010

Conference

Western

Head Coach

Sigi Schmid

Stadium

Qwest Field

City

Seattle, Washington

U.S. Open Cup

Champions (second consecutive)

Season Overview

2010 was Seattle Sounders FC's second season since joining Major League Soccer as an expansion club. Under returning head coach Sigi Schmid, the team consolidated its standing as one of the league's strongest attended clubs, with average crowds at Qwest Field that regularly exceeded those of established clubs in older markets.

Seattle finished fourth in the Western Conference during the regular season with 48 points and entered the MLS Cup Playoffs. They were eliminated in the conference semi-finals by the Los Angeles Galaxy. The team retained the U.S. Open Cup, defeating the Columbus Crew in the final — a second consecutive open-cup title.

Key Players

Fredy Montero — Colombian striker, club's top goalscorer
Kasey Keller — veteran US international goalkeeper
Steve Zakuani — winger, club's primary attacking creator
Ozzie Alonso — Cuban defensive midfielder
Blaise Nkufo — Swiss forward (mid-season signing)

Honours

U.S. Open Cup: 2010

Related: LA Galaxy 2010 · Columbus Crew 2010