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My weekly Sounders chat is live from an Ivar's branch in Tukwila. Happy Good Friday

by Matthew Pentz, Seattle Times 4/3/2015 7:30:51 PM
Let's talk some soccer

by Matthew Pentz, Seattle Times 4/3/2015 7:30:56 PM
Any deals for incoming players in the pipeline?

by Tyler 4/3/2015 7:32:09 PM
All has been quiet on that front. I get the impression that they're giving the Brad Evans experiment a few months before deciding whether to upgrade the defense. This summer could be more active

by Matthew Pentz, Seattle Times 4/3/2015 7:33:08 PM
Does it seem like the Cooper moves frees up money for another move, or does it simply clear money from the books to get them under the cap?

by NussCoug 4/3/2015 7:34:21 PM
It appears as though it's designed to open up room for a future move. I haven't heard anything about the Sounders bumping against the top of the cap, even if the new one isn't as high as some expected. Kevin Parsemain was let go with a similar reason in mind -- to free up an international roster slot.

by Matthew Pentz, Seattle Times 4/3/2015 7:36:27 PM
With Honey Badger back at full training, do you expect him to see the pitch tomorrow?

by Sean Kramer 4/3/2015 7:39:25 PM
I think Alonso is still a week away. Here is Schmid following training yesterday at CenturyLink: “Injury-wise, he’s over that. Now it’s just a matter of building his fitness.”

by Matthew Pentz, Seattle Times 4/3/2015 7:40:11 PM
Of our injured guys, who's the mostly to play, and are we protecting the others for the long slog this season or are they really not up to 60 or 90?

by Ran 4/3/2015 7:40:44 PM
Alright folks, questions are drying up so we're going to call it early today. Thanks for tuning in and come back tomorrow as the Sounders host the Dynamo at CenturyLink Field. Kickoff slated for 7 p.m. PST.

by Matthew Pentz, Seattle Times 4/3/2015 8:04:23 PM