0 Chelsea to play Seattle Sounder in Pre-season preparation, repeat of 2009 preseason

Chelsea FC has set a plan to play Major League Soccer club, Seattle sounder in pre-season on July 18 2012 and bring back memories of Chelsea pre-season in 2009. The club under Carlo Ancelotti won 2-0 against Seattle Sounders FC in 2009. Daniel Sturridge had just joined from Manchester City and scored and was involved in setting up the second for Lampard. The striker was hailed for his performance and playing for the team but currently he seems to play more for himself and try to score even if he is at impossible angle and his team mate are well place to receive the ball and score.

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said ''We’re delighted to be returning to Seattle to kick off our summer in the US,’…. .“We were there in 2004 and 2009 and both turned out to be winning seasons for us, so we're really looking forward to taking the team back.”

Three years ago, the match attracted a record squad attendance of 65,289, a good reason as to why Chelsea once again target pre-season in Seattle. Seattle Sounders are looking to open the entire stadium to allow more support in a game that will be sold as 4 match package. The 4 Match package consists of

Seattle Sounders FC vs Chelsea - July 18,

Seattle Sounders FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy - August 5,

Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps - August 18

Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers - October 7.

The blues will be touring Seattle for the fifth time, in four previous seasons Chelsea won three including two last visits.

2009 Chelsea vs Seattle Sounders 2-0

2004 Chelsea vs Scotland Celtic 4-2

1997 Original NASL Sounders vs Chelsea 2-0

1967 Chelsea vs Locals 5-0

0 Wayne Rooney score hat-trick in 21 minutes: Manchester United 7-0 Seattle Sounders | Video highlights

Wayne Rooney bagged a 21-minute hat-trick as Manchester United thrash Seattle Sounders in United States tour before the start of Barclay's premier league. The rest of the goal were scored by Michael Owen, Mame Biram Diouf, Gabriel Obertan and Park Ji—sung. In another pre-season friendly, Cristiano Ronaldo scored hat-trick in nine minutes to give Real Madrid a 3-0 victory over Chivas Guadalajara.

Tanzanian player, Mrisho Ngassa played for Seattle Sounder on trial and became the first Tanzania to player against Manchester united. The 22 years old Azam winger had once had trial at West Ham United in London.

0 David Beckham saw Red Card | LA Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders FC

David Beckham, LA Galaxy midfielder, was shown a straight red card after a bad tackle against Seattle Sounders player, Peter Vagenas. Three red card were shown by referee in a game which saw Seattle Sounder win 2-0.

0 DANIEL STURRIDGE SCORE FOR CHELSEA FC

Daniel Sturridge scored his first goal for Chelsea FC in a friendly match against Seattle Sounders in 2-0 win. The 19 year-old striker from Manchester City also played a part in the second goal scored by Lampard. Deco played has holding midfielder played a crucial role in the game creating chance and give Carlo Ancelotti one more holding midfielder option.

Sanna Nyass almost scored in the 73rd minute but the ball went over the bar. Ancelotti made nine changes in the game and leaving only Frank Lampard and Michael Ballack among his starting line-up.Quotes

DANIEL STURRIDGE ON HIS FIRST GOAL FOR CHELSEA FC

'It doesn't matter if anyone thinks that I played well, I know I didn't myself and I know I can show the fans more of my ability once I get used to the playing style of the team,' he said.

'Obviously it is going to take time. I am a young player and I am just learning the game. I don't think I performed too well today but hopefully I can show the fans a little bit more and maybe score a few more goals.

'It is not any one thing in particular but I just want to show that I am a better player than I showed today. I know I can prove to the fans that I am a decent signing.'

'I am very happy to play for the team for the first time in front of a big crowd with a good atmosphere, and I was very happy to score the first goal.

'You get the ball in positions where you can cause problems for the opposition more and it was a very good experience for me today.