SOUNDERS: Around the Pitch

Sounders FC will have the first pick in the MLS Super Draft on Jan. 15 in St. Louis and most sites are speculating over how the club will fill its 10 remaining roster spots.

The January transfer window is currently open for leagues in Europe and Sounders FC executive director Adrian Hanauer, during head coach Sigi Schmid's signing announcement, mentioned the club speaking with players overseas to fill the roster.

GoSounders.com has a good article on the basics of the draft and also found several rumors of players that may sign with Seattle.

MLS Seattle gives an account of where the Sounders stand going into the New Year and asks questions about the weakness of the clubs roster.

Sounderstaheart.com writer Dave Clark writes an article about “having a league of our own, where our own play and succeed.”

Jose Romero lists some information on the Super Draft and found an article on the Player Combine prior to the draft.

The News Tribune’s Don Ruiz analyzes a “to-do list” from Sounders FC executive Tod Leiweke and believes the club is making good progress before its inaugural season.

And here is the rest of it.