Freddie Ljungberg Seattle Sounders FC Official Presentation

Seattle Sounders FC has signed midfielder Freddie Ljungberg to a multi-year contract. Ljungberg played for Arsenal and West Ham during the last 10 seasons of the English Premier League. During his stint with Arsenal, Ljungberg was an integral part of the team that went unbeaten for a record 49 games. He also served as captain of Sweden during this past summer’s UEFA European Championships.

The Sounders have also signed Olympia native and former US National team goalkeeper Kasey Keller, French forward Sebastien Le Toux and Gambian midfielder Sanna Nyassi for their inaugural season.

In an interview with soundersfc.com Ljungberg said “Fortunately, I had many opportunities and offers from around Europe and the rest of the world during the last few months, including Seattle to play in MLS. After thoughtful considerations I decided this opportunity with Seattle was the right one for me. Seattle is a great city. I know this part of the world quite well. The club itself has such great ambition and the fans over here are very passionate about their team. I am very excited about the potential of the club and cannot wait to start the new season in 2009.”

 

Nu är det officiellt. Fredrik Ljungberg spelar i Seattle Sounders från och med i dag. Svensken presenterades på en presskonferens klockan 19.00. – Jag är här för att vinna och göra ligan bättre, säger Ljungberg.

Karl Fredrik (Freddie) Ljungberg
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-9
Weight: 162
Birthplace: Vittsjo, Sweden
DOB: 4/16/77
Last club: West Ham United (England)

Ljungberg’s Playing Career
BK Halmstad (Sweden; 1994-98); Arsenal (England; 1998-07); West Ham United (England; 2007-08).

Soccer DEAL ALERT – Full Umbro England Kit (Long Sleeve Jersey & Shorts) for $17 / £9.52

Kitbag is running a 20% sale for today and tomorrow. That’s on top of the spectacular England National Football Team sale they’ve got.

With these discounts, the 2007/09 authentic Umbro home shirt is $12 US or £6.80 and the 2007/09 authentic Umbro home shirt is $5 US or £ 2.72.

Being the hopeless kit collectors that we are, we could not pass up on this deal. Here’s what our final invoice looked like with shipping to the USA.

England Home Shorts 2007/09 L Waist 90cm	1	$5.00	$5.00
England Home Shirt 2007/09 Long Sleeve L 41-43″/107cm Chest	1	$12.00	$12.00
		SHIPPING	$13.00
		VAT	$0.00
		TOTAL	$30.00

…and that’s how we got a FULL UMBRO ENGLAND KIT FOR $30 US! OH YEAH!!!!

Stade Rennais Puma 2008/09 Home Jersey / Kit / Maillot

Stade Rennais Football Club is a French Ligue 1 football club from the city of Rennes. They feature former French international Sylvain Wiltord, United States defender Carlos Bocanegra and Ghanian legend Asamoah Gyan.

Rennais are currently in 8th place in Ligue 1.

Their 2008/09 Puma home kit features an embroidered Rennais club crest, screened sponsor design, as well as rubber PUMA logos on the chest and both shoulders. It is made of 100% polyester, double-layered mesh.

The  Stade Rennais 2008/09 Puma home kit is available at World Soccer Shop for $64.99.

Barnsley FC Limited Edition Lotto 2008/09 Third Kit / Jersey

Barnsley Football Club is an English football club based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and nicknamed the Tykes. The club was founded in 1887 as Barnsley St. Peter’s. They currently play in the Championship after promotion was secured at the end of the 2005-06 season by beating Swansea City 4-2 on penalties in the play-off final.

Barnsley FC launched limited edition third kit for the 2008/2009 campaign earlier today.

The brand new Lotto white third kit went on sale at 9.00am today (October 28, 2008) in the Reds Superstore after being unveiled at a special photoshoot at Oakwell this morning.

Here’s a look at the the Tykes’ new kit.

Freddie Ljungberg Arrives in Seattle. We’ve got pictures!

Former Arsenal and Sweden midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has confirmed he is signing for new Major League Soccer (MLS) club Seattle Sounders and will be unveiled to the public at Quest Field in Seattle today.

Ljungberg is available as a free agent after his contract was cancelled by West Ham United in August after an injury-hit 12 months at Upton Park.

Ljungberg will reportedly earn around 16million euros (£12.8 million / $24 million) during his two-year contract with the MLS Sounders.

“I like it here, this feels great,” Ljungberg told Swedish newspaper Expressen.

“It’s perfect, I love it here and this feels great.”

MLS clubs have a contract limit, but the move will be made possible due to the ‘designated player rule’ that was announced when David Beckham signed for LA Galaxy.

Video of Ljungberg in Seattle (in Swedish)

Below are pictures of Ljungberg in Seattle yesterday. In true Puget Sound style, his signing was supposedly confirmed at the Pike’s Place Starbucks.

Seattle Sounders ticket holders and members of the Emerald City Supports fan club have received invitations to Ljungberg’s presentation. It is also open to the general publlic. You can view live video of the presentation at this Seattle Sounders link. It will occur at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET today.