The Seattle Sounders FC will host open tryouts in three Washington cities during the month of November, including Tukwila on Saturday, Nov. 15th, at the Starfire Sports Complex (check-in: 9am to 10 am; tryouts from 11:00 – 2:00 pm).

But there’s one big catch – all open tryouts will be filmed for a reality-TV series which will air on BELO properties, including: KING 5, KONG 6/16 and NWCN in late January, 2009. A minimum of three finalists from each market will take part in a one-hour tryout in Seattle.

“Chivas USA has utilized the open tryout process very effectively,” said Sounders FC majority owner Joe Roth.  “The 2007 winner plays for Chivas USA and the U.S. Under-20 National Team.  We believe similar talent exists in the Northwest. ”

The final tryout will be broadcast “live” on Sunday, February 1, 2009, following the Super Bowl on KING 5.  Viewers will have the opportunity to narrow the finalists to three. A distinguished panel of judges will determine the winner. The winner will be awarded a spot on the 2009 Sounders FC roster.

In addition to the Nov. 15th tryout in Tukwila, other Sounders tryouts will take place at the following locations:

• Sunday, November 9 – Spokane, WA
  Plants Ferry Park
  Check-in: 9am to 10 am
  Tryouts: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
• Saturday, November 22 – Yakima, WA
  Chesterley Park
  Check-in: 9am to 10 am
  Tryouts: 11:00 – 2:00 pm

More info, including how to register, is available at the Seattle Sounders FC website.