Defending Big D, a Dallas Stars community

Mellette has prototypical size to become a top-notch possession receiver on the next level. He has very strong hands and tends to win on most jump balls in tons of traffic down field.

A look at what will almost certainly be a playoff preview when two teams riddled with international absences take the field at CenturyLink.

A look at Seattle's match with FC Dallas, who are desperate for points in the last legs of a playoff chase.

A monster of a defensemen get his chance at the pros with the Hamilton Bulldogs. How long until he makes an impact in the NHL?

A look at the Galaxy's return to Seattle with their full contingent of Designated Players in tow.

A brief look at the Colorado Rapids, who were in town just a few weeks ago. A win here could do serious damage to Colorado's playoff hopes and position Seattle for a run at Real Salt Lake and second place.

The No. 8 overall pick from 2009 is out to prove he can produce offense at the professional level and other news and notes from around the NHL.

What would potential signee Joan Verdu bring to the Sounders?

Does Seattle have a chance against RSL at home without Osvaldo Alonso? Well, there's always _some_ chance...

All signs to Portland being bad - seriously, all signs. That still doesn't mean the Sounders will win. But it should.