Expansion Draft Results, Head Coach???
The expansion draft results are in and… We might know our head coach by Monday!
Two big things are being discussed in Seattle soccer circles currently: the expansion draft results and rumors of the impending signing of Columbus’ Sigi Schmidt as the head coach of Sounders FC.
For the draft results – GoalSeattle is leading the pack with the draft results which you can see here: http://goalseattle2.blogspot.com/2008/11/sounders-expand-their-roster-in.html. Among the results include the rumored Nate Jaqua, a powerful target forward and NW native, and two defenders – Jeff Parke from New York and Tyson Wahl from Kansas City.
As to the rumor of an incoming head coach – Prost Amerika, ECS members choice for Match Report of the Year for 2008, reports that Sigi Schmidt has been all but announced as the gaffer of our club. Check out his full story here: http://www.prostamerika.com/MLS.html#SCHMID
More links:
MLS highlight reel of expansion draft players
Prost Amerika’s Expansion Draft Coverage
Draft Coverage from GoSounders.com
Seattle P-I draft coverage
