SEATTLE -- Erik Friberg had to be a Manchester United fan growing up in Sweden. His father, a die-hard United supporter, wouldnt have it any other way. So consider Peter Friberg the slightest bit torn come Wednesday night when his son takes the field for the Seattle Sounders FC against Manchester United in an exhibition on the Red Devils American tour. Its the only exhibition game this season for Seattle, but Man U adds another notch to the notoriety the young Sounders have created in Major League Soccer. In its inaugural season, the Sounders hosted Chelsea and FC Barcelona in exhibitions. Last year, it was Argentinas Boca Juniors highlighting the docket. Now comes the richest franchise in the world. "Its been my team since I was a little kid," said Friberg, Seattles first-year midfielder. "Its my favourite team. "Its a big game to me to play." Friberg isnt alone in considering Wednesday night a marquee opportunity. Only two members of Seattles current roster -- goalkeeper Kasey Keller and midfielder Mauro Rosales -- have ever gotten the chance to play against Manchester United. Keller is the only one to play a competitive match against the Red Devils during his lengthy career in Europe, his fondest memory being a 1-0 shutout of Man U while playing for Leicester City at Old Trafford in January 1998. But Keller is the exception. Servando Carrasco spent most of this week talking about the performance of girlfriend Alex Morgan for the U.S. in the Womens World Cup, but was also relishing the chance to see the field against Man U. "To be able to compare yourself with the best players in the world is a great opportunity for all of us, especially us young players," Carrasco said. Even Seattle coach Sigi Schmid, whos held various coaching spots on different U.S. national teams, was excited at the chance to coach against Sir Alex Ferguson. "Its an honour and a privilege certainly. Ive been an admirer of his for a long time," Schmid said. Itll be a mishmash of lineups for both sides as Seattle is wrapping up a hectic stretch of four matches in less than two weeks, while Wednesday night is just Man Us second preseason match after a 4-1 win over New England last week. Across all competitions, Seattles unbeaten in its last 11 matches and surged into second place in the MLS Western Conference. Keller, likely making his final appearance against a European side, would simply like to see how well his teammates can compete and not be concerned with the final score. "Can we defend well as a team, can we make it difficult for them? Thats what Im looking for, not thinking a result. Theyre going to make a lot of changes, were going to make a lot of changes. Its not set up for a result," Keller said. "Im sure Alex (Ferguson) is telling them Dont lose. "Thats their mentality coming into this game. You guys are played a lot more than they are, youre expected to go get the result now go get it. " This is Man Us third trip to Seattle, but the time spent in the Pacific Northwest this time is serving as the bulk of its training on the American tour. The six days in the Northwest is the longest stint in one place during Man Us tour all leading up to its Premier League opener Aug. 14 at West Bromwich Albion. The Red Devils used the Seattle Seahawks vacant practice facility -- thanks to the NFL lockout -- on the shores of Lake Washington for the majority of their training and included a brief trip south to Portland, Ore., for a day of practice. Ferguson said the focus of their training in Seattle centred on their speed of play. "It gives us a good idea of how the strength of the MLS is now. Its improving, theres no question about that," Ferguson said. "Itll be a tough game for us. But we need that. We need to be stretched." United also welcomed new goalkeeper David de Gea, who joined the team Sunday night. De Gea is coming over from Atletico Madrid and will compete with Anders Lindegaard for the starting spot after the retirement of Man U keeper Edwin van der Sar. "Every season we go about it the same way," Man U winger Nani said. "Every player has to be ready to start the season. "Im happy with the players weve got. It is fantastic group." From Seattle, the Red Devils head to Chicago for an exhibition Saturday night against the Fire. Theyll play the MLS all-stars at Red Bulls Arena on Wednesday and close out their American tour with a rematch of Mays Champions League final against FC Barcelona outside Washington. But the experience in Seattle might be a little different than what United has found in their past U.S. visits. About 65,000 are expected for the match, and the majority will be in the green and blue of Seattle -- with a smattering of red throughout the stadium. 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The Royals losing streak is their longest since dropping 10 straight from July 10-24, 2010. Drabeks wild pitch with two outs in the fourth allowed Jeff Francoeur to score, putting Kansas City up 2-0. Mike Moustakas homered in the second for the first Kansas City run. Luis Perez (2-0) replaced Drabek and worked 1 2-3 scoreless innings to pick up the victory. Sergio Santos got his second save in four tries, but allowed a RBI single to Betancourt. Royals starter Luke Hochevar, working on six days rest, allowed one run and two hits in five innings before being pulled after 84 pitches. Eric Thames scored in the fifth on Arencibias single for the only run off Hochevar. NOTES: Royals CF Lorenzo Cain, on the disabled list with a strained left groin, could report Saturday to Double-A Northwest Arkansas to start a minor league rehab assignment. ... Kansas City RHP Felipe Paulino threw three innings at extended spring training in Surprise, Ariz. 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