Until recently, I only knew the names of two soccer players: David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the game has gotten a lot more interesting for me now, since there’s a former Calvin Klein underwear model (!) playing for the Seattle Sounders FC. I’m madly in love with Freddie Ljungberg. That smoldering stare, the adorable Swedish accent, the sexy tattoo of a panther climbing up his torso…sigh. I’ve been told that he’s also the former captain of his home country’s national soccer team and a pretty decent player. Talk about ideal boyfriend/husband material! At 5’9”, Freddie is a little shorter than the guys I usually go for, but I’m willing to make an exception for an athlete who trumps both Beckham and Ronaldo in hotness. I love you, Freddie! Call me! Date me! Marry me! Oh…and go, Sounders! ERIKA HOBART

Sat., July 18, noon, 2009