Sounders Will Have Mauro Rosales Available, But Not Jeff Parke Vs. Earthquakes
by Jeremiah Oshan on Oct 14, 2011 1:41 PM PDT
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Mauro Rosales could make his long-awaited return to the field on Saturday when the Seattle Sounders take on the San Jose Earthquakes. Coach Sigi Schmid announced on Friday that Rosales would at least be in the gameday 18. But it wasn't all good news as he also noted that defender Jeff Parke has not yet been cleared after suffering a concussion last week.
Getting Rosales back with two MLS games to play before the playoffs is a huge boost for the Sounders. Prior to suffering a sprained MCL against DC United on Sept. 17, Rosales was having a MVP-caliber season with five goals and 12 assists.
There had been hopes that Parke would be ready for this game, but doctors apparently did not think he was ready to return to action. Parke has been the Sounders' best and most consistent defender this season and having him healthy for the playoffs has to be the top priority.
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Any athlete with a concussion should sit out for no less than 2 weeks. Regardless of the situation. To be safe in Parke’s and the Sounder’s case here, I wouldn’t play him until playoffs start.
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by JWAY on Oct 14, 2011 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I agree with this
We’re all but locked into 2nd place. It would be nice to have the Parke insurance and go balls out to win the final games, but for the good of the playoff run let’s rest him up and make sure he’s good to go.
by chrisperry1983 on Oct 14, 2011 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ianni or Scott?
Assuming Riley starts who slots in next to JKH? It seems like Ianni has dropped to 4th on the CB depth chart
by PhootieD on Oct 14, 2011 2:24 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Ianni
I want to see if he’s worth protecting from the Expansion Draft or not.
Considering he only played a half
and is actually a CB, he’s our bet.
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Can't imagine Ianni being protected
I’d be shocked if he was
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Oct 15, 2011 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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