Gamethread Match Day 5: Sounders at Dallas

by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 4:27 PM PDT in Sounders: MLS Regular Season

Today's lineup is going to be a bit odd, a twist on what was expected, or in this case, something no one expected. Dallas is a team that is in pure struggling mode. They stuggled on the pitch, and they struggle in the stands. The wonders of the Thursday 5PM start time have compressed things for me a bit, so today I'm getting you the keys to the game right in the gamethread.

1 - Sounders Coaching - Sigi has made a significant shift to the lineup and this will be a test not just for the players inserted, but also of the coaching staff. The offense that is appearing has little time together, and so the knowledge fo the system will be more important than anything else. With a shift like this it will also be important to see how long a leash the coaches give the players.

With the game at Toronto coming up shortly the bench in both matches is likely to get more time. We could see a 55 minute sub, and are nearly certain to see two subs by the 75th minute. One of those subs will need to be for a regular starter if they are to be expected to go significant minutes against the Reds.

2 - Midfield Control - The two overlapping lineups create potential for either, or both, teams to flood the midfield, or just give up on controlling that and trying for the long ball game. Only Dallas' Cunningham won't get back, and both of their wingbacks come forward quite a bit. Seattle is very similar at times, though sometimes the wide mids for Seattle just play as forwards.

Positionally this could mean that Seattle will have only Alonso and Evans in the central third with no space because the Hoops flood the area with five players. Or it could mean that both sides flood the central third and we will have to see a lot of 10 yard passes to break through the clutter. I don't expect to see either side with one of the dozen plus shot games with seven corners. This will be a midfield battle.

3 - Defensive Awareness - Coming right out of that will mean that there will be occaissional long balls poked out of the midfield scrum. If a side has a centerback caught napping that will almost certainly wind up a goal. But let's also remember that defensive mistakes by the Sounders on two set-plays left 3 points sitting on the table. Two errors are the difference between Seattle being one of many and clearly the second best team in the league.

A road win here, even against a generally perceived as weak Dallas, will help establish Seattle as a contender rather than just another Playoff side.

Notes

ESPN2 has the game in the rare time that Seattle is on the road. No radio tonight, if you want Arlo White you will have to stream on MyNorthWest.com.

Fucito's availability is a game-time decision.

BayAreaRefugee is at the George & Dragon. I'm watching at home as your host for the gamethread.

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So thoughts on Estrada and Levesque as starters tonight?

This is the first match with significant time with the Freddyain not on the pitch at the same time. It is also a bit of a risk.

It will also be a significant test of a rookie on the road, but a fairly soft start considering it is Dallas

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

I wonder if TFC will feature

The other Freddie.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I dream of a different F and F Forward pairing in Toronto

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Fucito?

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I can hope

but only hoping at this point

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I bet we see

Noonan and Freddie with Fucito on the left.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Levesque comes off at 60' for the number 10.

That’s what I’m hoping for. And that Estrada finds the net.

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Ideally we don't need to use Ljungberg today

because that would mean a nice lead with guys like Vagenas, Sturgis and Noonan coming on

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I like this also.

But 30 minutes shouldn’t be too much. Get his passing practice in.

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

New opening line ups

Starters: Kasey Keller, James Riley, Tyrone Marshall, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Leo Gonzalez, David Estrada, Brad Evans, Osvaldo Alonso, Steve Zakuani, Roger Levesque, Fredy Montero. Subs: Terry Boss, Pat Noonan, Pat Ianni, Tyson Wahl, Peter Vagenas, Nathan Sturgis and Freddie Ljungberg.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

You noticed the graphic is updated?

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Your on it

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions

How sad that ESPN's lead-in is about attendance

and not the state of the team

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

Come on down folks

Plenty of good seats still available in Dallas. Ouch

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

more people here?

seattle pubs will outdraw pizza hut park

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by Jeremiah Oshan on Apr 22, 2010 5:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

posting mobile

excited to see how estrada performs. also interested to see how mobile posting works. maybe i dont need laptop

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by Jeremiah Oshan on Apr 22, 2010 5:03 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

it worked

Of course you are excited to see Mr Salinas

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Can’t rec posts on the mobile version

by MMAWrestling on Apr 22, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I like the all green.

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:10 PM PDT reply actions

Green-Green-Blue

I don’t like blue socks

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions

I makes the electric boots stand out.

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Awful pass by Alonso

I’m stunned that didn’t get turned into an opportunity for FC Dallas

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:10 PM PDT reply actions

Riding the Sounder rooting for the Sounders!

Just saying…

by brokejumper on Apr 22, 2010 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

this is sad

camera is extra tight i think to avoid crowd

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by Jeremiah Oshan on Apr 22, 2010 5:11 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

3 minutes with a wasted free kick

wise for Evans to go to Alonso, but his shot was ineffective

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:12 PM PDT reply actions

one touch to many for estrada

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:14 PM PDT reply actions

5th minute and they force Sala to use his feet

Montero’s pass to Levesque was solid

Seattle really controlling the middle third, and their attacking third right now.

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:14 PM PDT reply actions

We seem a lot more agressive tonight.

I like the energy so far.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

Not a fan of booting hail marys to zak.

I’d rather they play it through on the turf to him.

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

he's so much better with the ball at his feet

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions

12th minute

a series of physical play on both sides

It would be nice if when on the near touchline they would let us see the ball.

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

Dallas seems to be getting a hold of the game

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

14th minute

Keller with a solid stop there, but Dallas has threatened regularly of late.

Seattle’s back line has started punting it rather than playing with purpose.

Solid refereeing from Vaughn

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:24 PM PDT reply actions

17th minute

Marshall’s pass without purpose leads to a Dallas threat.

They need to play with purpose, not just randomly knock it about.

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:26 PM PDT reply actions

Evans and Alonso are getting destroyed in the posession game

We can’t move the ball across mid field.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

18th minute corner for Dallas

and no mistakes by Seattle.

McCarthy’s re-insert was well played. I still like him as a player.

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

A bit weak on the yellow

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

21st and Marshall gets a Caution

and I agree with the broadcast

He did nothing to deserve that card.

Oooh, ESPN has the 10 yard circle.

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

How didn't Dallas score?

They should have had that

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Looked like a handball as well

We caught a break

by 02Coug on Apr 22, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Should have been a yellow on Evans and pk.

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I think that's a red.

Denial of goal in the box.
Red and a PK.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions

MLS refs love to through them yellows.

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

23rd minute

Montero’s play there was solid, but Seattle wastes his holding and pass.

Dallas with a quick turn around and run through the midfield.

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

Do we even have a shot on goal yet?

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:34 PM PDT reply actions

Sloppy Sloppy play

And a penalty results.

by 02Coug on Apr 22, 2010 5:34 PM PDT reply actions

If that was a denial of goal

it requires a card.

If it wasn’t it can’t be a PK

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions

It's a foul in the box

Does that have to be a card? A card on Keller for a tackle if so?

by 02Coug on Apr 22, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions

sure it can

just has to be a foul that would result in a direct kick inside the 18 to be a PK.

by PeterJH on Apr 22, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions

it was a call on the last defender in front of the goal

which is a card anywhere on the pitch

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions

on an obvious goal scoring opportunity a foul that would result in a direct kick is a red card

Evidently the ref didn’t think it was an obvious goal scoring opportunity. That doesn’t mean it can’t be a PK.

by PeterJH on Apr 22, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions

ugh

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:34 PM PDT reply actions

Here's the wake up call this team needs

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:34 PM PDT reply actions

This could get ugly

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:36 PM PDT reply actions

27th minute and Cunningham converts

and then climbs in the stands…. rulebook?

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:36 PM PDT reply actions

so weak

did they call that on hurtado?

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by Jeremiah Oshan on Apr 22, 2010 5:36 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

No card on that?

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

crappy midfield AGAIN sorry but i turned it off. Not happy with the sloppy mid.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 5:38 PM PDT reply actions

You have to win some physical battles in the midfield.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions

It sucks right now.

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions

with the light yellow on Marshall

No yellow on Keller and than no yellow on that dangerous kick to Zak’s head, the ref seems to be completely random at the moment.

by 02Coug on Apr 22, 2010 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

i turned it off cause i don’t want to get POed at the game. And my mom hates that when i do.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 5:41 PM PDT reply actions

Montaro quit on that. Estrada was stranded.

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:41 PM PDT reply actions

32nd minute

still with too many long hopeful passes rather than those with purpose

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:41 PM PDT reply actions

did seattle even get a shot yet?

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

no

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Pathetic. I’m sorry but Seattle won’t go far if they don’t get the bloody midfield going.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Small and standing around

If you’re small, you have to move to create space. You can’t just sit there and be physically dominated.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:43 PM PDT reply actions

35th minute

Estrada had a good thought, but just didn’t quite get the touch on that pass. Otherwise that was one of the better moments

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

maybe wishful thinking

i think estrada has looked pretty good.

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by Jeremiah Oshan on Apr 22, 2010 5:50 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

nice

I’d call that against the run of play.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:47 PM PDT reply actions

39th minute

Zakuani goes all by himself, and just proves how good he is with the ball at his feet

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Yes, that was beautiful

by Coug1990 on Apr 22, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Alonso made the play by running at the defense

Created space for Zak to make the run.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm wondering if they credit him with an assist

Tthat could go either way

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Gorgeous.

by BrianL on Apr 22, 2010 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Tuck it home!

Goal!!!!!

He didn't go.

by BUCKETSinSB on Apr 22, 2010 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

words I never want to hear

Boss is up

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:51 PM PDT reply actions

All year he has been slow to come out

I wonder if he is nursing something.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh that’s not good. IF Keller comes out i think Seattle is pretty much have little chance of winning this game i hope i am prove wrong.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions

46th minute

Gonzales with a good run, and Sounders retreat

How do they waste that by passing backwards so often?

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:55 PM PDT reply actions

It may be they were wasting time to make the half to evaluate Keller

by Coug1990 on Apr 22, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions

they could have taken the opportunity to score

wouldn’t it be better to be up 2-1?

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions

14th pick is up for the Seahawks

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 5:58 PM PDT reply actions

I like their #6

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions

FINALLY they do something to solve the OL.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Looks like Thomas or Morgan

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Seattle takes Thomas

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I think I would have gone with Morgan

with Kearney retiring.

But then I always want linemen in the first round.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Halftime Thoughts

The Sounders haven’t been strong enough in the center third, and showed some poor decision making defensively. Dallas could have three right now.

Zakuani’s run was quite strong and was a solid goal. But besides that the Sounders just haven’t taken control of the ball like they should with this talent.

Estrada has had some pretty moments, but isn’t connecting well with his ’mates.

Neither Levesque nor Montero have played well and with Montero carrying a Yellow that may adjust the substitute pattern.

More frustrating though is the idea that Keller may need to come out. He has made some contact with Dallas players, and is a little slower than usual. At least Boss should get the full half to loosen up if he’s needed.

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 5:59 PM PDT reply actions

And that worries me if we’ll be forced to use a sub especially on GK and especially how weak our mid has been today.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Except that the bench has Vagenas, Sturgis, Noonan and Ljungberg

so it isn’t as if there are 3 subs that could strengthen the midfield attack.

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I just don’t like when we have to waste a sub due to injury or what like that.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions

too true

but it has no relation to the midfield problems

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions

My point was if boss comes in and i never seen boss play before that the midfield problems would put more pressure on the back line and boss to keep the ball from going into the back of the net.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions

levesque has been invisible

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by Jeremiah Oshan on Apr 22, 2010 6:05 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

He was really visible on the miss to open the half

Gotta put that in. You just have to.

by 02Coug on Apr 22, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Does booting a sitter count as a sighting?

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions

spoke too soon

i liked invisble better

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by Jeremiah Oshan on Apr 22, 2010 6:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Well at least he's Boss!

Zakuani’s run was quite strong.

What happened there Roger?

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:12 PM PDT reply actions

That was terrible Levesque.

by BrianL on Apr 22, 2010 6:12 PM PDT reply actions

Leveque needs to have that....unacceptable

by illwillbli on Apr 22, 2010 6:12 PM PDT reply actions

Man, Roger.

I don’t know what’s going on.

by Postureduck on Apr 22, 2010 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

Joshua at times says Keller subbed out due to vision issue of some sort.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

knock to the head causing blurred vision

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope he’ll be fine for Saturday.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe we just need to dominate like we are capable.

by illwillbli on Apr 22, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions

3rd game this season where the mids have problems is not a good sign.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Man, Sigi just killed 5 guys with that stare.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

some have daggers

he has lasers

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe they just cleared the opposing stands as a precaution.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Can anybody give Sigi Sharks with lazers attatched to their heads?

by Coug1990 on Apr 22, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

46-48th minute

Dallas shows ball control in the final third and doesn’t manage to threaten

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:15 PM PDT reply actions

Montero?!?!

Don’t look at the f*%king flag, just make a run and stick it in the net.

by 02Coug on Apr 22, 2010 6:17 PM PDT reply actions

51st minute

don’t look for the flag Montero, just make the RUN!

The whistle will tell you to stop. AWFUL

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:18 PM PDT reply actions

I’m starting to lose faith in montero.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

And then he goes and does something like that

And totally redeems himself.

by 02Coug on Apr 22, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Montero redeems himself!

by BrianL on Apr 22, 2010 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

Beautiful shot!!!!!!!!

by illwillbli on Apr 22, 2010 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

goal?

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah

Montero just hit the goal the week from 35 out on a free kick.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions

55th minute

This free kick from distance is amazing

That was sick!

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

How far out?

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

If Ljungberg was in he probably would have taken the shot

It is a good thing he was on the bench

by Coug1990 on Apr 22, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Beautiful.

by Postureduck on Apr 22, 2010 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

wow

just when you want to get really down on the kid.

by blakec on Apr 22, 2010 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

operative phrase being...kid...he's still a kid

by illwillbli on Apr 22, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions

retribution

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by Jeremiah Oshan on Apr 22, 2010 6:22 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

59th minute

Estrada fought for that one quite well.
His effort got the deep corner.
Solid play earns a corner.

but ineffective

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

Should see a sub soon

Both Ljungberg and Noonan were warming up earlier, but they’d come on for the goalscorers, which would be an odd signal to the team

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

unless he's trying to keep people fresh for the next game

by illwillbli on Apr 22, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions

that was a late flag

to the Sounders advantage, but I still don’t like the lateness, even though correct

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

Seattle's second half has been solid so far

passing with purpose, good defense, and that center third has been more in Seattle’s favor

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:33 PM PDT reply actions

71st minute

Riley and Montero with some good interplay, but Montero gets stuck in the end.

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:37 PM PDT reply actions

Phewwww

by illwillbli on Apr 22, 2010 6:39 PM PDT reply actions

Boss' save solid there

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Sounders supporters chants must be miked

because I only hear them clearly, everything else is random noise

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:40 PM PDT reply actions

My guess is they are at an end

And often there are field mics near the corner spots. So that mic might be picking up their chants, and the director is just going with it.

by 02Coug on Apr 22, 2010 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Standard practice is to mike home fans

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, it just requires having home fans.

by 02Coug on Apr 22, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions

It is freaking empty there

by illwillbli on Apr 22, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

78th minute and Ljungberg comes on

in for Montero which should add some offense, ball handling and possession

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:43 PM PDT reply actions

Hurtado with a mistaken pass there

that winds up as a corner

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:50 PM PDT reply actions

two fouls from behind in a row are uncalled

Vaughn just lost control of the game

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:50 PM PDT reply actions

It was so odd referreeing right there

by Coug1990 on Apr 22, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

and a foul against Seattle

gets a Yellow for Dallas?

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions

that made zero sense.

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by iced on Apr 22, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions

retaliation or something?

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions

none that I saw. The guy was on the ground with the ball between his legs.
Maybe there was something that happened away from the camera

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by iced on Apr 22, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Well sometimes the ref decides to wait till the play was called dead and carded someone for something earlier.

by gstommylee on Apr 22, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

no

The Dallas player trapped the ball between his own thighs while on the ground and was called for dangerous play, but the ref didn’t notice until Leo fouled him.

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by Dave Clark on Apr 22, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions