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Jose Romero covers Seattle Sounders FC for The Seattle Times. Watch for his reports throughout the MLS season.

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March 20, 2009 5:30 PM

Jeff Parke is here

Posted by Jose Romero

It's true. He was wearing No. 25 in blue for Sounders FC in its 5-0 reserve game win over Concordia University of Portland this afternoon at Qwest Field.

The central defender started for Seattle about 24 hours after arriving in town. He attended last night's opener.

It seems the team is open to start discussing with Parke his future with the team. He has to sign a contract with the league or be traded. Parke was the only expansion draftee not to be under contract when selected, and opted to try his luck in Europe and not come to Seattle while he explored free agency.

Parke would have to miss three more games to complete a suspension he was given for violation of the MLS substance abuse and behavioral healthy policy near the end of last season. The suspension was for 10 games; three have been served. UPDATE: Seven have been served including playoffs from 2008, thanks viennacoup.

Parke would provide depth on defense, but perhaps lost more interest in joining Sounders FC after the team brought in Tyrone Marshall and Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, who are both starters at central defender, Parke's position.

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Comments (6)
Could he still play in USOC matches since its not technically MLS? If he did have to sit, would they count towards his suspension?  Posted on March 20, 2009 at 6:11 PM by naddy. Jump to comment
I think he has served six games of the suspension. He was suspended during the regular season and NY played four games in the playoffs.  Posted on March 20, 2009 at 6:31 PM by viennacoup. Jump to comment
soundersfan Yea i'm wondering that my self on Montero and his future with the team.  Posted on March 21, 2009 at 10:58 PM by gstommylee. Jump to comment

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