Seattle Sounders v Philadelphia Union - Projected Lineups, Statistics

by Dave Clark on Oct 8, 2011 12:49 PM PDT in Sounders: MLS Regular Season

Sigi Schmid is going to have to find offense from different spots with Fredy Montero out due to his last Yellow. Mauro Rosales and Alvaro Fernandez both have injury issues that could see them with spot time, but it would be surprising if either start. Unlike the last injury wave (Herediano here) there are more healthy options in the midfield. We expect to see both Erik Friberg and Brad Evans on the pitch, though who is central and who is wide will depend on circumstances. Most of the offense will come from the left side with Lamar Neagle and Mike Fucito providing the punch. As to the other starter up front? That decision could go one of four ways. Our pick is Nate Jaqua, but any of Pat Noonan, Roger Levesque or even Sammy Ochoa could start. It seems likely that at least three of those see time today.

The Philadelphia Union have injury issues that Seattle hasn't seen. Both keepers are carrying knocks. The Brotherly Game expects Zac MacMath, but since Faryd Mondragon traveled there would be little surprise if he starts. The House of Farfan will start and there is an expected return of Danny Mwanga. The only dissappointment for Seattle fans is that they seem unlikely to see Freddy Adu for 60+ minutes.

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Hoping Ochoa gets good time today

I really want to see what this kid can do with some real time out there!

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by dano_seattle on Oct 8, 2011 12:56 PM PDT reply actions

I'll be happy to see Jaqua stretch his legs

if he can get back in form for the playoffs, I think we will have a fearsome forward trio. I would absolutely hate having to prepare for Jaqua, Fredy and Fucito.

by agtk on Oct 8, 2011 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

its a bummer not to have fredy available

Considering we can still catch LA. This may well be the most challenging of our 3 remaining wins.

by Aasenb on Oct 8, 2011 2:02 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions

saying we can catch LA

Is like saying Jacqua will score 4 goals today. It could happen but it shouldn’t influence our strategy. That said, this is what in American football would be called the “trap game.”

If we’re going to loose a lazy game the rest of the year, this will be it.

by RalfZakuani on Oct 8, 2011 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions