Seattle Sounders FC (beach soccer)

Seattle Sounders FC
Full nameSeattle Sounders FC
CoachMarcelo Mendes

Seattle Sounders FC was a professional beach soccer team based in United States. They were affiliated with Seattle Sounders FC, a Major League Soccer team, and competed in the 2011 and 2012 Mundialito de Clubes, an international beach soccer competition for clubs.[1][2][3] Brazilian coach Marcelo Mendes was the head coach for the team at both tournaments; the rosters were formed from a special draft held in São Paulo.[4][5]

Mundialito de Clubes 2012 squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK United States USA Michael McAndrews
— DF United States USA Nicky
— DF United Arab Emirates UAE Ali Karim
— DF Mexico MEX Francisco Cati
— MF Brazil BRA Oscar Gil
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF United States USA Francis Farberoff
— MF Mexico MEX Morgan Plata
— FW El Salvador SLV Agustín Ruiz
— FW Brazil BRA Osmar Moreira
— GK Brazil BRA César Esteves

Coach: Marcelo Mendes

Honors

International competitions

References

  1. ^ Mayers, Joshua (February 22, 2011). "Sounders FC to field team at Beach Soccer Club World Cup". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on October 27, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Development continues, Brazil reign supreme". FIFA.com. May 4, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Al Ahli take on giants". Khaleej Times. May 6, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "Sounders FC to Participate in Inaugural Beach Soccer Club World Cup" (Press release). Seattle Sounders FC. February 22, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Marcelo Mendes to end coaching Japan Beach Soccer National Team". Japan Football Association. June 22, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2022.