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MLS Cup

November 11th, 2009 at Wed, 11th, 2009 at 2:58 pm by Megan Managan

I attended the MIHS girls soccer team’s first state game this season last night and it got me thinking about soccer in the U.S. and world, especially with the MLS Cup coming to town on Nov. 22. To me, soccer has always a big deal, although not quiet as big as it is anywhere else in the world, I’ll admit. As a longtime former player it’s easy to understand the game, the plays and strategies coaches have heading into the high school state tournament.

This year soccer in Seattle took to a new level when the Sounders returned for their first season in the MLS. The league, which for a time has struggled, is finally starting to find a groove and locally a huge fan base. After living in London during the 2006 World Cup and the chaos that took place whenver England took to the field it’s safe to say the atmosphere in Seattle is similar, although definitely down a couple of notches (we do still have American football to root for after all).

I’ll be heading to the MLS Cup next weekend to take it all in, my second visit this season to Qwest Field for soccer (How could I not attend the Sounders v. Chelsea game?). Originally, though, I figured it was a bit of a long shot, I had hoped Seattle would be playing for the Cup at home. Imagine the frivolity that would have ensued, but alas, the dream was shattered by a strong Houston squad on the pitch.

Now, with the chance to possibly interview players during the Cup courtesy my newly minted MLS Cup press credentials I’m pulling for the Galaxy, if ony for the sole purpose to see David Beckham up close. Which brings me to my point – who do you want to see play in Seattle on Nov. 22 and are you going to the game?

No matter who it is, the stands are garaunteed to be packed and it should make for some amazing soccer.

Megan Managan I’m the sports reporter at the Mercer Island Reporter newspaper. On this blog you’ll find extra bits and pieces to stories I’ve written, behind the scene looks at teams and observations on the sports in our area. I’ll field questions here, and ask a few too. You can follow me on Twitter (@MIRsports ) or send me an e-mail.

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