On The Rise...

Rave Green is on the rise in the table and in the ESPN Power Rankings (which I've never paid attention to before, but since I found it and it has us #2 in the MLS...well, what the hey...).

Green'ers know that we've got a very good squad. The MLS is finding out, as well, not only as we beat top teams like Houston, but also with our all-stars. Kasey Keller and Freddie Ljungberg. With the rest of the squad yet to be named, expect at least one more Sounder to be named, likely Fredy Montero. I'd also vote for Alonso (for reasons previously stated) but his games missed due to injury will likely nix that. I also think that Tyrone Marshall and Jhon Kennedy Hurtado would both be great adds. Their defense has been oustanding all season long.

Does this guy play for the KC Lizards, BTW?

The Sounders are putting in a bid for the US Open Cup final. This is a great move. If the Sounders do win the July 21st game against the Dinamo then there will be thousands of Green'ers looking for tickets to watch their team compete for the first silverwware in club history! Hopefully, that means Qwest Field...

Over in the EPL, Treasure Chest City has swooped Carlito away from SAF. Not to worry, SAF, you still have the Immovable Object (aka Berbatov). But what's this? TCC is also sniffing around Adebayor? Le Profeseur must keep the tall Togoese striker!

Craziest transfer rumour of the season: Tottenham in talks with former Arsenal Captain Patrick Vieira??!! Insane. Doesn't he know that making such a move would alienate tens of thousands of Gooners? Perhaps, more importantly, it would squeeze the life and credibility out of what was a terrific career. Stay tuned to see if there is anything to this.