The Sounders downed Vissel Kobe 3 - 2 at Memorial stadium in what was a truly entertaining friendly. Goals came in high numbers as did Sounders substitutions. We got to see alot of the Sounders' bench. Though possibly the biggest surprise of the night was found in the center full back position. Seems that he was tackled so hard that his shine bone actually broke.
Initial estimates are for a year long recovery.
He will be a midfielder and hopefully will fill in that massive hole vacated by the injured Dick McCormick. Kinnear also has 56 caps and 9 goals with the National squad. The Sounders re-signed Peter Hattrup for the rest of the season. Jason Dunn was named 1994 APSL Rookie of the Year. The Sounders may be the first American Soccer team to ever play in Japan.