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Guest Thinkers — August 17, 2011

Harvard Alum Scores Two in Seattle Sounders Victory

Matthew C. Nisbet

Harvard University product Mike Fucito scored two clinical goals last night for the Seattle Sounders in their 4-1 victory over CONCACAF Champions League opponent Comunicaciones of Gautamela. Fucito was a highschool teammate at forward with Charlie Davis before heading to Harvard where he went on to Ivy League Rookie of the Year and All-American honors. Highlights below in a game that was closer than the score revealed. See Match report.

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