Comments on: Joining Chicago Fire Soccer Club

By: Freddie Ljungberg

Freddie Ljungberg — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:49:12 +0000

[...] Joining Chicago Fire Soccer Club [...]

By: Gary Langrock

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:40:40 +0000

Freddie: I am a huge Arsenal fan and loved watching you play with the invincibles. From the moment you arrived in Seattle, we thought you were great. You signed my Sounders Clock along with about 15 other sounders before our inaugural season began and I will always keep that memorabilia. Your contribution will not be forgotten.

With that said. When you came back here on the 28th, 95% of the people welcomed you back with cheers when you were announced in the starting lineups. However, once the game started we booed you. I believe this was purely tactical. I am not sure that it rattled you or your teammates but that was certainly the intent. I heard no hatred in what we were shouting, but instead only innocuous noise to try to affect the play.

I wish you the best of luck in your future career, except of course when you play us.

P.S. I am sure Gallas will get stick when Tottenham visits the Emirates.

By: bluestskies

bluestskies — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:18:01 +0000

So well said. Alonso was such a big part of our early struggles. Factor in also missing Jaqua, a presence (if nothing else) up top and Montero who sulked and whined until the last month or two. Then we had Pass Back Pete and Noonan who weren’t the strongest guys on offense and really, I’m not sure how it all ended up on your shoulders. Still very irritated about the whole situation.

You sure look happy in Chicago though, and I too will be cheering you on the 28th! Thanks again for all of the memories. Loved having you in Seattle!

By: Giebs

Giebs — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:21:53 +0000

A big THANK YOU, Freddie, from Seattle! This is what I just posted on the Seattle Times Sounders blog:
I want to take the opportunity of this discussion to register my appreciation of Freddie Ljungberg for all he has done for Sounders FC. I, for one, was really sad to see him leave. A world-class player and a very nice person in his attitude towards the fans and community. Of course few are able to really know what went on behind the scenes in terms of interpersonal relationships and team chemistry; I claim absolutely no insights. Perhaps it was for the better; I am neutral on that one, but who knows? FL certainly had some off games this season, but to call him a “cancer” and other things, as some here have done, is unfair and overlooks the many contributions FL brought to the team. For example, the beautiful 3-0 win over New England rested in large part on an absolutely star performance by FL. Please let’s not forget that. I 100% agree with those who point to the absence of Alonso as the real deciding factor in the Sounders’ slump earlier this season. And as someone else here pointed out, if Alonso hadn’t gotten hurt, who knows if the frustration and chemistry issues would have emerged. I do like Nyassi, but imagine for a moment, in front of Kasey and the solid defensive four, the following line-up: Zakuani left mid, Alonso CDM, Fernandez CAM, Ljungberg right mid, Montero and Nkufo. Sigh. When FL comes back to Qwest Field later this month, I will certainly cheer in appreciation when Freddie’s name is called.
Again, thanks, Freddie, and best of luck in Chicago!

By: HBKare

HBKare — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:45:34 +0000

According to media you did a great game against New York, well done ! It’s a pity we can’t divide you in two parts, HBK would need some reinforcement now..