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Match Preview: REAL SALT LAKE v SOUNDERS FC
Match Preview: REAL SALT LAKE v SOUNDERS FC
Saturday, August 8 | RIO TINTO STADIUM | --- TV: KUTV-SaltLakeCity / KONG-Seattle --- MLSNet.com: A huge game in the Western Conference as Real Salt Lake entertain Seattle; the teams are separated by just six points in the division, and Real haven't lost in their last four home games...
Video: SOUNDERS FC v FC BARCELONA --- (fan experience)
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Video: SOUNDERS FC v FC BARCELONA --- (fan experience)
youtube.com — (9:19) Fan-made highlights from inside the stadium, showcasing this international friendly held on Wednesday night, August 5.... --- Seattle Sounders FC hosted FC Barcelona in front of 66,830, a new record attendance for soccer at Qwest Field. --- What an amazing experience ! (Barca won, 4-0.) (more) Video: SOUNDERS FC v FC BARCELONA --- (fan experience)
Video: SOUNDERS FC v FC BARCELONA --- (full highlights)
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Video: SOUNDERS FC v FC BARCELONA --- (full highlights)
youtube.com — (3:42) ESPN Deportes: Fan-edited Spanish-language highlights from the international friendly held on Wednesday, August 5. --- The... largest crowd ever to watch soccer at Qwest Field was treated to a fantastic display from the UEFA Champions League title holders; FC Barcelona defeated Seattle, 4-0. (more) Video: SOUNDERS FC v FC BARCELONA --- (full highlights)
Match Recap:  SOUNDERS FC v FC BARCELONA
Match Recap: SOUNDERS FC v FC BARCELONA
web.mlsnet.com — August 5 --- MLSNet.com: Lionel Messi showed why he is considered by many to be the best... player in the world Wednesday night, cutting up Seattle's defense for two first-half goals as FC Barcelona defeated Seattle, 4-0. --- The 66,848 attendance was the largest ever at Qwest Field for a soccer match. (more) Match Recap: SOUNDERS FC v FC BARCELONA
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