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April 24, 2012
USBC 2012: The Five Best Buzz-Words of (Really) Caffeinated Competitors
After 4 days of intense caffeination (plus one additional day of hungover silence while everyone re-hydrates), the national competition crowning the United States' Barista Champion for 2012 has come to a close. Portland, fitting to its fantastic performance at the regional competition in January, ho ... More >>
Blogs
March 18, 2012
The Best of SXSW Music: Saturday 3/17/2012
So, we come to it: the end of all things. Four days of madness, Doritos, Skrillex and finally, St. Patrick's Day. Before we bid SXSW 2012 farewell, allow us to share our favorite moments from SXSW day four. Later, we'll let you know which shows weren't so hot. Find our favorites below, and if there ... More >>
Blogs
March 14, 2012
Sounders Get Their Chance to Make History in Mexico
It's only mid-March, and their MLS season opener is still days away, but Sounders FC can make a significant statement tonight (5 p.m., Fox Soccer Channel) in Torreón, Mexico. The competition is the CONCACAF Champions League; the opposition is Santos Laguna, tied for the Primera División lead; the ... More >>
Arts
March 14, 2012
The Weekly Wire: This Week's Recommended Events
It's only mid-March, and their MLS season opener is still days away, but Sounders FC can make a significant statement tonight (5 p.m., Fox Soccer Channel) in Torreón, Mexico. The competition is the CONCACAF Champions League; the opposition is Santos Laguna, tied for the Primera División lead; the ... More >>
Blogs
December 6, 2011
Comment of the Day: Dear Raffaele Sollecito, 'Who Knitted Your Fingerless Mitts?'
Raffy's mitt mittsToday's Comment of the Day winner is officially a smartass; a title that is, of course, infinitely better than a dumbass.
Calendar
September 21, 2011
Marissa Niederhauser
Raffy's mitt mittsToday's Comment of the Day winner is officially a smartass; a title that is, of course, infinitely better than a dumbass.
Food
August 17, 2011
First Call: 418 Public House's Irish Twist
A Green Isle-inspired take on a classic cocktail.
Blogs
June 28, 2011
Sounders Invite Fans to Dine on the Field
The plastic forks distributed at the tablecloth-covered four tops squeezed along the Sounders' sideline have an annoying tendency to snap in two. But it's probably not the tenderness of the chicken-breast strips or grilled sirloin that's to blame: It's difficult not to wield utensils with ext ... More >>
Blogs
June 24, 2011
The New York Times: No American City Supports Its Soccer Team Like Portland Does the Timbers
Merritt PaulsonYou may have read this article in the paper of record about how the Portland Timbers have the raddest, most (welcomingly) rabid soccer fans in the country. Not to get all defensive about it, but has the Grey Lady never been to a Sounders game?
Arts
May 11, 2011
The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events
Merritt PaulsonYou may have read this article in the paper of record about how the Portland Timbers have the raddest, most (welcomingly) rabid soccer fans in the country. Not to get all defensive about it, but has the Grey Lady never been to a Sounders game?
Blogs
April 25, 2011
Brian Mullan, Colorado Rapids Midfielder, Snaps Sounders Striker Steve Zakuani's Leg With Filthy Slide Tackle (VIDEO)
We would recommend watching the following video after you've eaten breakfast--preferably several hours after and with the notion in mind that you won't want any lunch.
Blogs
March 24, 2011
Qwest Field to Be Renamed CenturyLink Field--It Could Be Worse
In the world of corporate-sponsored sports facilities, seeing a stadium get a new name is often an exercise in controlling one's gag reflex. For almost seven years now, what had been Seahawks Stadium has been called Qwest Field. But now, with Qwest set to be eaten in a merger with Louisiana-b ... More >>
Food
March 2, 2011
The Market Arms' Tropical Disaster
Not what you'd expect from a British pub in Ballard.
Blogs
December 21, 2010
The Seven Worst Days for Seattle Sports in 2010
Really, this post could have just been entitled "Your 2010 Seattle Mariners!" But that's lazy. And fails to account for the Seahawks' stupidest moment of the past year. And who would want to pass up a chance to make fun of Pete Carroll? (Answer: no one.) Let's talk trash about local sports, s ... More >>
Blogs
December 2, 2010
Breaking: No FIFA World Cup For Seattle in 2022: Qatar Wins Bid, Will Host Matches in 115 Degree Heat (VIDEO)
It was a bit of a long shot to begin with, but with the massive upstart success of the Seattle Sounders and a solid infrastructure to host a world class event, there was a lot of buzz that the United States and then Seattle would be chosen to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Neither happened thi ... More >>
Blogs
August 31, 2010
Beer, Soccer and a Golden Fryer at The Atlantic Crossing
The Place: The Atlantic Crossing, 6508 Roosevelt Way N.E., 729-6266, ROOSEVELT The Hours: 3-6 p.m. and 11 p.m.-1 a.m. The Deal: $1 off wells, drafts and bottles early; $2, $4 and $6 grub during both The Digs: As an official Major League Soccer Pub, you can count on at least one of the bar' ... More >>
Blogs
August 12, 2010
Letters From Belltown, Which Could Be the City's Crown Jewel of a Neighborhood
Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.Rather than go long on a single issue this week, I thought I'd relay several observations that I've been able to make about the Belltown area of Seattle while I've bee ... More >>
Arts
August 4, 2010
The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Recommended Events
Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.Rather than go long on a single issue this week, I thought I'd relay several observations that I've been able to make about the Belltown area of Seattle while I've bee ... More >>
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July 28, 2010
Sounders vs. Houston Dynamo
Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.Rather than go long on a single issue this week, I thought I'd relay several observations that I've been able to make about the Belltown area of Seattle while I've bee ... More >>
Calendar
July 7, 2010
Sounders vs. Celtic FC
Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.Rather than go long on a single issue this week, I thought I'd relay several observations that I've been able to make about the Belltown area of Seattle while I've bee ... More >>
Blogs
June 25, 2010
Georgetown Liquor Company Ensures a Smooth Segue from Soccer to Shakes
Justin Dylan RenneyA temple of futbol? On Saturday, anyway.Looking for a place to watch the United States' World Cup match tomorrow that will put you within a stone's throw of Artopia when the final horn sounds? Done and done: Georgetown Liquor Company, which, as Caleb Hannan noted in our fav ... More >>
Diversions
June 23, 2010
Why Do Mexicans Hate American Soccer?
Justin Dylan RenneyA temple of futbol? On Saturday, anyway.Looking for a place to watch the United States' World Cup match tomorrow that will put you within a stone's throw of Artopia when the final horn sounds? Done and done: Georgetown Liquor Company, which, as Caleb Hannan noted in our fav ... More >>
Calendar
June 23, 2010
World Cup Soccer: USA vs. Ghana
Justin Dylan RenneyA temple of futbol? On Saturday, anyway.Looking for a place to watch the United States' World Cup match tomorrow that will put you within a stone's throw of Artopia when the final horn sounds? Done and done: Georgetown Liquor Company, which, as Caleb Hannan noted in our fav ... More >>
Blogs
June 14, 2010
"Winnebago Man" Jack Rebney Used to Run the Sounders
In the land of YouTube, "Winnebago Man" is a profane RV salesman whose outtakes video became a viral sensation. In real life, his name is Jack Rebney. He's 80 years old, still cranky, lives like a hermit on top of a California mountain, is the subject of an upcoming documentary and, as the P- ... More >>
Calendar
June 9, 2010
World Cup Soccer: USA vs. Slovenia
In the land of YouTube, "Winnebago Man" is a profane RV salesman whose outtakes video became a viral sensation. In real life, his name is Jack Rebney. He's 80 years old, still cranky, lives like a hermit on top of a California mountain, is the subject of an upcoming documentary and, as the P- ... More >>
Blogs
June 8, 2010
A Little Bit More About the World Cup (And Where To Watch It)
Yesterday, I admitted to not knowing jack shit about soccer, not caring much about the World Cup, but still caring enough to find you a reasonably comprehensive list of all the places in Seattle where people who do know about soccer and do care about the world cup can go to bend their elbows ... More >>
Calendar
June 2, 2010
World Cup Soccer: USA vs. England
Yesterday, I admitted to not knowing jack shit about soccer, not caring much about the World Cup, but still caring enough to find you a reasonably comprehensive list of all the places in Seattle where people who do know about soccer and do care about the world cup can go to bend their elbows ... More >>
Blogs
March 26, 2010
Sounders Beat Union 2-0, But All I Care About Are the Snacks
Yesterday was the big kick-off for Major League Soccer nationwide, and Seattle's own Sounders promptly schooled the Philadelphia Union two to nothing at the Qwest Field opener--which, from what I understand of soccer, counts as a near-epic blowout. And while I might not care that much about ... More >>
Blogs
March 23, 2010
Tasting: Boutique Ports at Barca
credit: elementalimporters.comHow about a wine tasting in a bar? The mood at Barca is decidedly less fusty than many of the wine tastings around town. Stop in to this Capitol Hill lounge for their Port Wine Launch Party with local distributor, Elemental Importers, and sample boutique ports di ... More >>
Blogs
January 14, 2010
Hooligan Alert: Seattle on Short List to Host World Cup Matches
In it's bid for either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, the U.S. has announced that its trimmed the number of cities where Cup games would be held to 18. And Seattle has made the cut. It's hard to spin this news as anything other than a good thing. After all, even though many Americans see the Super B ... More >>
Blogs
November 9, 2009
Comment of the Day: The Seattle Sounders Are a Powerhouse
Reader: Give these guys a break. They're really, really good.Reader Stephen Heisler responds to Sounders FC Reward Seattle Weekly's Defense of 0-0 Ties With Miserable, Season-Ending 0-0 Performance. He thinks we're being too harsh on the locals. "Mark, You seam like a reasonable guy, but sco ... More >>
Blogs
June 29, 2009
Observations on a Sounders Game From a Novice Fan
Here's looking at you, Kasey KellerYesterday, the Sounders broke out of a month-long funk with a 3-0 spanking of the Colorado Rapids. Nate Jaqua and Freddy Montero teamed up for all three goals, and Jaqua narrowly missed a fourth near the end of the game. Having been to only one Sounders game previo ... More >>
Calendar
June 24, 2009
PrideFest
Here's looking at you, Kasey KellerYesterday, the Sounders broke out of a month-long funk with a 3-0 spanking of the Colorado Rapids. Nate Jaqua and Freddy Montero teamed up for all three goals, and Jaqua narrowly missed a fourth near the end of the game. Having been to only one Sounders game previo ... More >>
Blogs
May 20, 2009
Soccer and Panini at Azzurri Vino Bar
For those of you saddened by the closing of Fremont's Pontevecchio, you'll be happy to note that owner Michele Zacco and his family have opened a new spot not far away on North 36th Street. Unlike the fine dining offered by his former venture, which had a 15-year run, Azzurri Vino Bar is a small caf ... More >>
Calendar
May 13, 2009
Warren St. John
For those of you saddened by the closing of Fremont's Pontevecchio, you'll be happy to note that owner Michele Zacco and his family have opened a new spot not far away on North 36th Street. Unlike the fine dining offered by his former venture, which had a 15-year run, Azzurri Vino Bar is a small caf ... More >>
Calendar
April 22, 2009
Los Angeles Galaxy@ Sounders FC
For those of you saddened by the closing of Fremont's Pontevecchio, you'll be happy to note that owner Michele Zacco and his family have opened a new spot not far away on North 36th Street. Unlike the fine dining offered by his former venture, which had a 15-year run, Azzurri Vino Bar is a small caf ... More >>
Blogs
March 20, 2009
The World's Game Came to Seattle
Plus-one is one of the 22,000 people who bought Sounders season tickets, so he brought me last night for their inaugural game at Qwest Field to see them beat the New York Red Bulls (3-0, which I'm told is a blowout in soccer terms); to see the opening ceremonies with a parade of flags representing ... More >>
Blogs
July 7, 2008
Comments of the Week: The MLS Truth
Plus-one is one of the 22,000 people who bought Sounders season tickets, so he brought me last night for their inaugural game at Qwest Field to see them beat the New York Red Bulls (3-0, which I'm told is a blowout in soccer terms); to see the opening ceremonies with a parade of flags representing ... More >>
Calendar
May 28, 2008
Soccer: Canada vs. Brazil
Plus-one is one of the 22,000 people who bought Sounders season tickets, so he brought me last night for their inaugural game at Qwest Field to see them beat the New York Red Bulls (3-0, which I'm told is a blowout in soccer terms); to see the opening ceremonies with a parade of flags representing ... More >>
News
July 11, 2007
Testing Video Games Can't Possibly Be Harder Than an Afternoon With Xbox, Right?
If the main qualification for this job is a love of games, there will never be a shortage of readily available workers.
Film
May 30, 2007
Gracie: Like a Distaff Rocky in Cleats
If the main qualification for this job is a love of games, there will never be a shortage of readily available workers.
Diversions
May 9, 2007
Hard Enough to Fail
If the main qualification for this job is a love of games, there will never be a shortage of readily available workers.
Blogs
February 23, 2007
Long Winters Tour Diary
If the main qualification for this job is a love of games, there will never be a shortage of readily available workers.
Blogs
September 12, 2006
More Men in Uniform
If the main qualification for this job is a love of games, there will never be a shortage of readily available workers.
Film
July 19, 2006
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos
Opens at Metro, Fri., July 21. Rated PG-13. 97 minutes.
News
August 25, 2004
Seattle's 31 Flavors
The city's big multicultural men's soccer tournament was dreamed up by an American-born white woman.
Arts
July 16, 2003
Music, Poetry, and More
The city's big multicultural men's soccer tournament was dreamed up by an American-born white woman.
Arts
June 12, 2002
My World Cup all-nighter
An odyssey across town and time zones.
Arts
May 22, 2002
Rembrandts in Cleats
On the eve of soccer's grand spectacle, a writer eloquently explains why the best team won't win (or even be there).
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