Seattle Sounders MLS soccer head coach Sigi Schmid talks to his bench Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Qwest Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the New York Red Bulls 3-0 in their inaugural match. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

Seattle Sounders MLS soccer head coach Sigi Schmid talks to his bench Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Qwest Field in Seattle. The Sounders beat the New York Red Bulls 3-0 in their inaugural match.

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