VIDEO: Schmid Speaks On Seattle's Prep For Opener

Coach Sigi Schmid sizes up his team's competition and also reflects on the team's training trip to Argentina.

Mar 10, 2009 1:51:54 AM

More On :  Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid (J. Zielonka)
The Seattle Sounders have recently returned from a preseason training trip to Argentina.

The newest team in Major League Soccer now looks ahead to a historic moment - their first regular-season match.

With his extensive league experience, coach Sigi Schmid is well aware of what the New York Red Bulls offer in a match.
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Moreover, Schmid faced New York's squad in the MLS final last year, when he was still coaching the Columbus Crew.

Now he brings that knowledge to bear to prepare the Sounders, his new team, to make a victorious debut.

Watch Schmid's comments in Goal.com's video below.

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