Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero (17) is greeted by teammate Alonso Osvaldo, of Cuba, second from right, after Montero scored a goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the second half of an MLS soccer training game at Qwest Field Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Whitecaps 4-0. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero (17) is greeted by teammate Alonso Osvaldo, of Cuba, second from right, after Montero scored a goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the second half of an MLS soccer training game at Qwest Field Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Seattle. The Sounders beat the Whitecaps 4-0.

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