October 23, 2009

01.09 pm

ESPN Soccernet and Freddie agree on a co-operation


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We want to share some information with you in reference to that we have agreed a co-operation between ESPN Soccernet and Freddie, which is officially launched  today with the publishing of Freddies first column on ESPN Soccernet.

//Claes Elefalk, agent
CAA Sports

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PRESS RELEASE

Freddie Ljungberg Joins ESPN Soccernet

Soccernet.com today announced that internationally renowned soccer star Freddie Ljungberg will join host Derek Rae, and analysts Tommy Smyth and Janusz Michallik,as a regular guest on ESPNSoccernet Press Pass.

This exclusive program, which is aired five days per week since August 13th, gives millions fans across the world a chance to stay up to date on the latest global soccer news and expert opinion’s leading up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

In addition, Freddie will also be sharing his opinions and knowledgeable  by writing a column, which is rare and unique among top players in the world, twice per month for the site.

Currently playing in the U.S. for Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC, Ljungberg’s 15-year career in soccer will add invaluable contributions to the latest news on the pitch.  He began his professional career playing for Halmstad BK before joining Arsenal FC where he won the award 2002 Premier League Player of the Year and became a key player on the undefeated team that went on to capture the 2004 EPL title.  The Swedish native also participated in the 2002 and 2006 World Cup tournaments and the Euro 2000,  Euro 2004 and Euro 2008 for his home country’s national team.

His experience with fame and popularity as a model, fashion icon and product endorser, will also add new dimensions to discussions about the lives of players off the pitch as well.

Read Freddie’s column on ESPN Soccernet

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Comments (12)

  1. olyfan on October 23, 2009 1:17 pm

    Freddie,

    Thanks for bringing such a high level of play to the Pacific Northwest! You have been a mentor to so many Sounders, young and older alike. Please stay in Seattle!

  2. mthaner on October 23, 2009 1:27 pm

    Hi Freddie,

    This is great news! I just hope you wont be leaving Seattle.. We all love your passion, knowledge and enthusiasm, which you have brought not only to Seattle but to the MLS.

  3. alison03 on October 23, 2009 1:36 pm

    Fantastic column, Freddie. Look forward to reading more.

    Thanks for the coming to the autograph session yesterday – it was great meeting you and Kasey!

  4. seank on October 23, 2009 1:42 pm

    Good luck with the new gig Freddie

  5. Jacob Lyu on October 23, 2009 3:43 pm

    We love you in Seattle Freddie. We also love that you are trying to bring intelligent and beautiful play to the US. I hope you have a chance to play here for as long as you like :)

  6. Troy Lehman on October 23, 2009 3:56 pm

    Freddie- Great article! I met you yesterday at the Home Depot. You signed my wife’s cell phone and I asked if this was truly your site. I’m so glad you decided to take a chance on coming to Seattle, you have been the MVP on the Sounders for sure this year and are success this season is based hugely on you. Keep up the good work and good luck in the rest of the season and bring us home the MLS Cup!

  7. Cassie Bailey on October 23, 2009 5:43 pm

    It’s great to hear you say such nice things about Washington. Seattle loves you Freddie. I can only hope you’ll stay around for a long time. It was great to meet you at Home Depot last night. You were very sweet, and I’m sorry for the deer in headlights look that I probably had on my face. It was just so great to meet you and Keller. Your both ledgends, and it was an honor. Good luck Saturday!

  8. Robert Bagalayos on October 23, 2009 8:04 pm

    Great first column, your perspective on the league is great. I look forward to watching the Sounders go far in the playoffs (hopefully playing for the championship at home).
    Good luck.

  9. HBKare on October 24, 2009 1:32 am

    Good news! You’ve always made intelligent observations based upon knowledge and experience, looking forward to following them in your column. I also see this as a small step towards coaching HBK and later Sweden… ;)

  10. Ragav Khosla on October 24, 2009 3:24 pm

    Freddie,

    I’m an avid reader of Arseblog and living in Boston. I assume you remember Arseblog “Its f*ckin excellent” :-)

    Anyway, good to see you on this side of the point and I’ll be glad to see and hear you on games.

    With all of the plugs for the big money teams it will be nice to hopefully hear you big up the Gunners and the style of play and ethics.

    Now put yourself back at Highbury and on the count of 1, 2, 3.

    We love you Freddie cause you’ve got red hair. We love you Freddie cause you’re everywhere.”

    Peace.

  11. Tyler Jorgensen on October 26, 2009 4:22 am

    Hey thanks for coming to Seattle it has been a dream year. I would like to also thank you for the hard work you have put in and everyone can tell winning is the only thing on your mind. Thanks for standing up for USA soccer and pointing out when it is not played right with bad tackles. The game is to out of control and needs to be tightened up before we get big time talent. Thanks again and win us a title, ok?

    ps Sign a long term deal with Seattle, just retire here.

  12. sofia on October 28, 2009 11:23 pm

    va roligt fredrik att du börjat blogga..ser fram mot härlig läsning…stor kram från sverige…www.metrobloggen.se/traningskoll





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