http://freddie.speaksup.com The official place where Freddie speaks up! Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:24:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I watched Arsenal lose to Porto 2-1 in their Champions League match Wednesday, and that's what I miss most about Europe: the big games like a Champions League knockout tie or a match against Chelsea or Man United. The atmosphere is electric; everyone's on edge; it really, really matters; and ... http://freddie.speaksup.com/2010/02/25/espn-column-the-longest-preseason-training-ever/ [caption id="attachment_1411" align="alignleft" width="445" caption="Photo: Sounders.com"][/caption] Been in training camp in Arizona for a week now. We have been running our asses off and we are all a bit tired, but no pain no gain... Being in camp there is lots of time around the hotel, why it was nice last ... http://freddie.speaksup.com/2010/02/11/preseason-training-camp-in-arizona/ Its been a difficult time. The potential strike that is happening in US soccer has made every player worry about their career's and where they will be playing next season.... It's been a big surprise how long the negotiations have been going on and no agreement has been reached. All ... http://freddie.speaksup.com/2010/01/26/from-feb-1st-i-will-be-with-my-team-in-seattle/ Just reading in Seattle Times that SSFC coaches doesnt know about my arrival, which surprises me. Yesterday morning, before the Sounders FCs training we agreed with GM Adrian Hanauer about my future. Just wanted to give u guys an update, more info to you will follow shortly. Thanks // F http://freddie.speaksup.com/2010/01/26/surprised-to-read-that-ssfc-coaches-doesnt-know/ This winter I am spending a lot of time in the Swedish mountains and Åre as the resort is called, and which is the perfect place for me. I'm having a great time and at the same time doing my personal pre-season training before joining the team. Doing some boarding in ... http://freddie.speaksup.com/2010/01/22/where-i-will-play-depends-on-the-outcome-of-a-new-cba-and-possible-mls-lockout/