MLS Playoffs: Real Salt Lake at Sounders Leg Two - Gamethread
by Dave Clark on Nov 2, 2011 5:30 PM PDT
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PrintTimes are not bright. It is cloudy, cold and rain is expected. The Seattle Sounders are down three goals and one of their MVP candidates is out for the game. Real Salt Lake doesn't get blown out with a healthy roster. It is a very Seattle day.
It isn't a very Sounders day though. Three straight US Open Cups, 63 regular season points, three straight MLS Cup Playoffs appearances, success in the CONCACAF Champions League. 6-2 over Columbus. 4-1 over Comunicaciones. That's all that Seattle needs to do.
Sigi Schmid, his eleven starters and three subs just need to play the best game they have in their brief MLS' lives. There will need to be tactical shifts, but just minor ones. There will be lineup changes, but that isn't the key. The incredibly deep offense, the two active MVP candidates, and the Keeper of the Year candidate all just need to be at their best.
On short rest this team is quite good. Three of the four blowout wins are in similar circumstances. Salt Lake's three blowout losses are all after short rest. There's reason for hope. But there is no reason for fans to be confident. Prepare for epic, whether that epic is Star Wars or the Charge of the Light Brigade will be decided by the players on the field. The easiest way that happens is a hatrick with an extra goal and a shutout. #HaircutsAndTacos
The game is on ESPN2, ESPN3.com (national) and 97.3FM with Arlo White on the call at 7:00 PM
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- Play Sigi's Game
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in the other game
Collin puts SKC up by 3 on the aggregate with a header off Zusi FK. Looks like COL is dead in the water.
LETS GO SOUNDERSSSSS
Cant let Keller leave with a loss!
sending my prayers from england!
i don’t know if ill be up during the game!
but i hope I wake up to a good result.
But, once again, no El Lince
by regnaD kciN on Nov 2, 2011 7:03 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Olave & Borchers both OUT
According to Joshua Mayers:
http://www.soundersfc.com/Matchday/Matches/2011/Postseason/MLS-Cup-02.aspx
Really? I am just feeling anxious.
It could pay off one way in an unlikely, but totally awesome ending, or the other, more likely disappointing end. It’s games like these that make sports worth spending time following, but oh man, can the edge of the seat be an uncomfortable place to sit.
Line up per Joshua Mayers
Sounders FC lineup: GK Keller, D Scott, D Parke, D Hurtado, D Gonzalez, M Alonso, M Evans, M Friberg, M Fernandez, F Montero, F Fucito
Bench
Sounders FC bench: GK Bryan Meredith, D Tyson Wahl, D James Riley, M Lamar Neagle, F/M Roger Levesque, F Nate Jaqua, F Sammy Ochoa
by Colin Johnson on Nov 2, 2011 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is Riley out?
Injury concern? Feels like even if he was questionable he would be playing.
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Unless someone cut off James Riley's right foot
That is one of the worst decisions regarding a sports lineup I have ever seen. Ever.
Assuming Riley didn't get injured
What’s the mentality behind Scott? He’s not better getting into the attack than Riley is, is he?
A thought,
It may allow him to go into a 3 back easier than with Riley on the field.
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He's not just worse
He is an atrocious offensive liability
Riley has been poor...
…since coming back from concussion, and his passing was barely over 50% in the first leg. Saborio and Espindola love to run at players, and Riley loves to back up.
I think I see what Sigi is thinking.
He wants to remain strong in the back, and have Scott shut down Espindola or Saborio like he did to Brek Shea in the Dallas game. He’s made it clear he’s worried about the counter … it’s a 90-minute game, so while the midfield and forwards are working their way to three goals, #haircutsandtacos, the back four need to keep RSL off the board.
by The King of Norway on Nov 2, 2011 6:53 PM PDT reply actions
hey guys
I’m going to be over at SB Nation Seattle tonight. Follow this storystream if you feel like it.
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Haha, nice picture for your article.
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YES! I have this on tv in HD here (unless my directvla box guide is wrong...)
So incredibly happy. It is now to the point where when I wear my SSFC polo to work, the kids no longer ask me why I’m wearing an xbox shirt, and instead run up and go, “Do the Sounders play today?” even if they don’t have my class that day. I also now have multiple students coming up to me before class and telling me about how they use the Sounders sometimes on FIFA12.
Anyhow:
Beverage: Pilsen
Scarf: Triple scarf – Nos Audietis, ECS 2011, and Doyle’s
Kit: 2009/10 Green
Where I’m Watching: My living room, Miraflores, Lima, Peru
You do all the work for us, Honey Badger, and we'll just eat whatever you find.
by mistuhp on Nov 2, 2011 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Triple scarf!!!??
Is it really cold in Peru or is this a new “rally cap” superstition.
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Weather is pretty decent these days.
Definitely fits the latter category. I have three scarves at home (the rest hang in my classroom constantly), so I figure, whatever mojo is built up in each hopefully help us out a little.
You do all the work for us, Honey Badger, and we'll just eat whatever you find.
Nice! I did that a few weeks ago! Got the bad altitude sickness which led to pneumonia, but definitely a great place to scarf!
If you happen to be in Lima when we play in the MLS cup final, let me know and you can watch it at my place.
You do all the work for us, Honey Badger, and we'll just eat whatever you find.
Sweet, thanks for the offer
Though “conveniently”, we’re due back in Boston on the afternoon of Nov. 20… total coincidence, I swear…
Starting lineup changes
Glad so see Fucito starting this time. Ochoa seems better of the bench when he’s played for the Sounders, and Fucito give RSL headaches. Very good.
Also glad to see Friberg. He’s a better passer then Evans I think and will help improve our posession problems.
Not sure about Scott starting. Why not Wahl? Has he fallen out of favor? Is he injured? He would have been the best choice IMO.
Alejandro Moreno on commentary?
“alejandro, what do the sounders have to do?”
“well, if it were me, I’d dive early, often, and glamourously.”
by nimajneb on Nov 2, 2011 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
LET'S DO THIS
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Where: Home, Cambridge, MA – just a few blocks from Fucito’s old stomping grounds
C'mon Sounders!!!
Sitting at home recovering from a nasty bug. I wish I was there in person for some history! #haircutsandtacos
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Try
watchespn.com. Anyone can watch.
"The ability to speak does not make you intelligent"- Qui-Gon Jinn
Are you sure?
I had to put in my login information for ISP to get in
Find somebody who has comcast and has a few unused email addresses on their account.
You get something like 8. Ask if they can throw one your way (that you never use). Use that to login.
A bit late for right now, but it can fix that problem.
You do all the work for us, Honey Badger, and we'll just eat whatever you find.
I really want to see KC go all the way
if we don’t make it past tonight.
Only because it means the Galaxy can't win it.
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Nah, it's more than an "anyone but LA" thing..
What KC has done this year is admirable. Philly too.
And if we do,
I want to see KC on the other side of the pitch in the final.
Only because it means we will score 2 goals in stoppage to win the game.
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Mullan
So glad Mullan’s foul led to a goal tonight
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Mauro tweets
“Tonight more than ever @soundersfc till I die .. No matter what happend always we (sic) you…#SSFC.”
Class act. So lucky, so glad to have him.
by The King of Norway on Nov 2, 2011 7:14 PM PDT reply actions
Yes.
Just appointed in the last couple weeks.
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by William Conwell on Nov 2, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone have a good shot of it?
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They JUST showed it...
I met a possum.
by s0merand0mdude on Nov 2, 2011 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
oh man...
Watching this backstage at my high school’s fall play. I’ve wrapped my scarf around my mouth in case of goals or frustration swears.
I met a possum.
Because he's been awful for a month.
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Yes, Riley has been awful for a month.
I met a possum.
by s0merand0mdude on Nov 2, 2011 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh no, Freddy get up.
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Is his injury here from that tackle earlier or did he get hit by a cheap shot?
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Not sure, didn't see him go down.
Holding the same area as after the first challenge though.
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I'm getting the impression
that this ref isn’t going to let RSL get away with aggravated assault again.
That plan will work fine
esp. with their lead.
"The ability to speak does not make you intelligent"- Qui-Gon Jinn
Might be best that Rosales
isn’t out there with a shaky knee
Aw. Montero better not be really hurt...
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He's not faking
Why whould it fake. It benefits us none at all. RSL is taking cheap shots off the ball already.
by K61 on Nov 2, 2011 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn't help that RSL is already time-wasting.
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Yeah
we really need to get a foal in the first 10 minutes or confidence will wane.
by K61 on Nov 2, 2011 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather get a goal, personally.
Baby horses are cute and all, but they won’t help the scoreline.
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Oh man I am shaking uncontrollably from excitement
Let’s GO SOUNDERS!!!
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Almost!
Let’s score first and quick.
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Freddy HAS to bury that.
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It's hard
when your ankle was smashed 30 seconds earlier.
RSL=thugs
by K61 on Nov 2, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed on both points.
Still hard to see that whiff, hurting or no.
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I think Montero must have killed Harkes' puppy
He never has anything positive to say about Montero
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He hurt his left
and shot with the right
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Very true, gotta have a stable base to shoot
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Will Johnson is such a fucking cunt
God I hate that guy
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by Brian23 on Nov 2, 2011 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Looks like the dirtyness will continue...
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Two Sounders down again.
Jesus fuck.
Also, Will Johnson is still and always has been a twunt.
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by c_dowley on Nov 2, 2011 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Oh what the fuck Friberg.
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Morales was being a douche, but Friberg is DAMN lucky he didn't get booked there.
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I missed it what did he do?
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Hard and high.
Wouldn’t have shocked me if he’d been sent off, frankly.
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Was lined up to take the free kick
and shoved a mofo down to the ground who wouldnt give him his ten yards
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
You have to let the ref deal with that.
I can understand the frustration, but you just can’t do what he did.
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Marrufo is absolutely ridiculous for not being on top of that, though
At that point, RSL had made it obvious that they were going to delay at every possible moment and they were sitting on a 3-goal lead. Marrufo is practically asking for a mass confrontation by not dealing with that more strongly in the first place.
by ubelmann on Nov 2, 2011 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hutado
Hurtado making runs into the box in transition. Interesting tactic
This ref is just bound and determined to not do shit.
That last blast on Fredy was RIGHT in front of him.
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Alright LAMAR play the game this time.
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And no notice to Freddy flying back and disrupting an RSL pass for a turnover.
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Everything Harkes says is wrong.
Absolutely wrong.
As I said earlier.
Will Johnson is a twunt.
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by c_dowley on Nov 2, 2011 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Schmid can't even watch this bullshit
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Sweep the leg Johnny
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I rarely cry media bias...
… but has anyone ever heard Harkes say anything remotely complimentary about Seattle and it’s players, other than Keller?
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by c_dowley on Nov 2, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Honey badger don't care
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Fuck fuck fuck
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Oh god, two subs already?
This is fucked.
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Evans can't put weight on his right foot.
He’s out.
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God dammit Lamar better not be protected come next season
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Blocked shots......
the bane of our offense
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He scores goals for me in Fifa12.....
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
It's only way softer than 3/4 or more of what RSL is dishing out.
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Let us know how far off the ESPN broadcast the radio is.
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Your computer is a radio....
mynorthwest.com
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This ref
is completely unable to decide when a player is undercutting v. being infringed for the ariel challenges
I don't get Fox Soccer, so I didn't get to see the last match
How many of RSL’s goals were good, versus us screwing up on our end?
2 good, 1 our fault.
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Just to cheer you up.
RSL still hadn’t scored at this point of the game
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So close from Levesque there...
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Credit to Beltran for saving that. Amazing play by him.
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Jesus.
Now that’s a save of the year
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't think of a better candidate offhand.
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And my opinion of Javier Morales has plummeted over the last several days.
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That too.
But no individual player has taken a bigger hit to me than Morales.
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Credit for Espindola for hurtling Parke there.
I can easily see most of their other players “tripping” over him and screaming for a booking.
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Way to fuck it up Neagle
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I can't remember the last time we've had 8 corners in a game
Much less in a half.
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So... Freddy winds up bleeding from the mouth, and he's called for a foul?
Right.
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Hadn't seen the replay yet.
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Nope.
Much as I hate to agree with Harkes, Freddy clearly looked back and lined Rimando up.
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Yeah, you're right
I had to watch the replay to see Montero eying Rimindo before the jump
The SAH Links Guy
So did I.
Missed it live, but the behind-the-goal replay shows it clear as day.
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Looking at the replay, it hit a RSL player
would that had counted as a own goal?
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Looked like a good call.
That’s some grade A impediment from Montero. Still, wish the ref had missed it.
one more touch and slot it in the corner
come on, I know Fredy plays Fifa
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Keeper has right of way, sorry but its true
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
When the player is looking back at the keeper and lining him up
Yes. Sucks, but you have to keep watching the ball or you’ll get called for that every time.
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Draw more fouls
The ref can’t keep ignoring the foul difference in the second half.
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nice throw by fredy.
reminds me of the KC game last year!
Have there been any cards?
Its hard to believe, but I can’t recall any
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Unbelievable
Time for beer 4. And to think I had plans to study tonight
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
So many misseed opportunities
we need to score and fast to win this.
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We needed one in the first half to make it happen
And guys will get tired at this pace and we’ve used two subs already
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Hopefully the adrenalin of 'do or die' will help with that.
’cause we need 3 goals in 45mins or everyone has a long, cold off season to look forward too.
"It's the same thing"
assault.. plain and simple!
Haven't been following game thread, but...
being conservative with the book, I have no idea why there are more than 9 RSL players on the pitch right now. This is insanity. Studs out, high, nothing. Running into stationary player off the ball, kicking ball away on free kick, nothing. Repeated blatant fouls, nothing.
You do all the work for us, Honey Badger, and we'll just eat whatever you find.
Friberg deserved a yellow in his own right as well
But this ref was determined not to hand out anything, we’ll see if the 2nd half allows shifts his mental state to “ok cards are allowed now”. I bet we see a card in the first 10
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
We better convert one one of these set pieces.
Because we are getting fairly little from the run of play.
still trying to find the right emotional balance
between despair that there are only 45 minutes left, hope that our shots may finally go in, and murderous rage that it’s taken this long for Seattle to look like an MLS team
Not to dissuade you from being optimistic tonight..
but, it’s been a hell of a season. With the injuries they shouldn’t be where they are today.
Next year.. Zak is back. Rosales is healthy with a new contract. A good keeper and some help on defense comes in. Everyone’s rested. And we get to do it alllll over again.
Listening in the car
Power out at my house on Bham.
Very dark. Very wet.
Seat warmers on, staticky Arlo.
by Cornchops on Nov 2, 2011 8:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
what part of bellingham?
I"m on the north side and everything is up and running
by TS6 on Nov 2, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Think a transformer blew
I’m by Whatcom Falls.
by Cornchops on Nov 2, 2011 8:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Thoughts:
Marrufo clearly decided before the match started not to book people.
If Harkes says “Nicky” Rimando one more time, I will not be responsible for my actions.
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MLS (USSF) Refs aren't supposed to call fouls
They’re supposed to “let the game flow”.
My choices were between Spanish language or Arlo via internet.
Definitely better than Harkes.
You do all the work for us, Honey Badger, and we'll just eat whatever you find.
Comments from an RSL fan:
We’ve been dirty. I don’t like it, but that’s the purist in me speaking. We’ve played it very well. Should be some yellow cards in this match as well; I feel like RSL should have one yellow card, though I’m not quite sure, and Friberg should have one. Beltran’s save was incredible, he stepped up big time. Injuries are just rotten. So is the playoff format where #2 plays #3; both teams deserve to go through. When Montero missed that back post, John Harkes said “That was basically Willy Wonka.”
Once more into the breach.
by Spoonsky on Nov 2, 2011 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
John Harkes has a thing for Montero
A very not-good thing.
Both teams are playing really hard.
I find it difficult to believe that either can win the next matchup if players don’t recover from injuries.
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Agree with it all
Don’t think there have been any red offenses, but at least a couple yellows and Friberg asked for one as well. Beltran has an amazing save and Fredy has missed some golden opportunities.
I have confidence going into the 2nd half
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
The thing with the yellows and RSL
is that nobody in particular has been infringing (except for Johnson, I guess, but even then it’s been more physical play than outright fouls), but the whole team has come in really heavy on 50-50 balls.
You've been dirty, and might not like it
but really, isn’t that what it takes to win in this league?
do it (also have no idea on rules)
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Most of SBN allows it, dunno about here.
Keep the size reasonable, though.
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it's pretty big, to be safe I'll post the link (credit mocksession)
http://gif.mocksession.com/2011/11/funniest-soccer-gif/
I could watch that loop for hours
by Will Kier on Nov 2, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hah.
The “what?” arm flap from Friberg is a nice touch.
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If there's a second half thread
why not?
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Stats from Josh Mayers
Shots—SEA 15-1. Shots on goal—SEA 4-0. Fouls—RSL 10-5. Offsides—RSL 1-0. Corner kicks—SEA 10-1. Saves—RSL 3-0.
Despite the stats Harkes is still disappointed with Seattle.
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Hey
I’d be disappointed too. You guys probably needed a first half goal, and you didn’t get one.
ESPN moved a mike to emphasize what ECS is doing.
This gives me a happy.
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mic*
Jesus. I know better than that.
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It angers me to see empty seats after halftime
I know it’s pissing rain out there, but it’s not over yet….
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Probably bathroom/food lines.
Almost happened to me at the San Jose match. Had to crowd-sprint back to my seat.
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Probably getting more beer to refill that beercoat
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God. Dammit. Fucito.
I adore Fucito, but his touch in front of goal is just awful.
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Uhh, I'd like to see anyone put that shot on frame
Neagle fuckin blasted it at him
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It was a damn poor ball, but the point was a more general one.
I’ve long been upset with his touch in the box.
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new goal:
score one goal, Sounders. One goal. Double our goals made in the playoffs.
cause he's "lazy"
and yeah, Montero f*cked his wife
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Has it played well this year?
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe I can blame the turf
for the Cougars getting beat like a red-headed step child last week by the Ducks…
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Harkes spoke to the ref before the match?
Aha! Harkes tainted the ref’s impartiality!
Finally a card.
With a penalty to boot.
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OOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSIE!
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HONEY BADGER DON'T CARE
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I'd be happy
just to get to OT then let the cards fall where they may..
HONEY BADGER DON'T CARE
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
good, the ref is aware of time wasting
yellow to RSL goalie
I didn't notice, even better.
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I probably didnt notice because...
58th minute and 5th red hook long hammer ipa just cracked
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
No
But I have some winter hook from the weekend leftover in the fridge.
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
that was the second
there was one for the penalty as well
joshuamayers
Fucito has drawn two PKs and a red card against RSL this season.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
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THERE IS HOPE IN SEATTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh I will
fuck vet school, lets go sounders!
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Espindola
is going to spend more time horizontal than vertical for the next 30 minutes.
Harkes: "I have to give more credit to Montero for the ball"
Hell hath frozen over.
by olorcain on Nov 2, 2011 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Harkes is probably thinking
“It’s ok.. they’ll still lose.”
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by Will Kier on Nov 2, 2011 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'd be there
If I weren’t paying 38K a year in tuition. Living 5.5 hours away I still renewed my season tickets
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
WSU, College of Veterinary Medicine
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Cougs!
Next time you’re through Redmond, mind dropping off some Cougar Country?
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No problem
1$ coug burgers Mon/Tue, I’ll be leaving monday for thanksgiving break haha
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man, now I'm tempted to make that a real request :P
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Keep in mind I'm drunk and being nice....
When all is said and done after my 4 years I’ll be roughly 160k in debt…
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
If I were to ask, I'd be paying you for your troubles, no worries there.
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Maybe I'll get a Munchy'z dog from the weekend and save it as well then?
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, now I'm hungry :P
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If I wasn't working ridiculous hours lately I'd be there.
Need to rest up as much as I can, especially getting over a cold…
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let's assume we're sitting in OT
who would be a good move?
Wouldn't hate seeing Ochoa come out.
His size and activity in the box that late could be handy.
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I have a feeling
we’re going to see him sooner rather than later. The green guys have obliterated the central defense. Having a target dude there should work well.
Assuming they don't go to hoof-and-pray again, anyways.
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Jaqua, maybe? *shudder*
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Noooooooooooo
I almost was Zombie Jaqua for halloween but I didnt think enough people out here would get it.
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Harkes is a moron. This is a well-known fact.
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Seriously guys
Just turn off all the electricity in your house, go out to the car, and let Arlo narrate your night.
Crazy. Awesome.
by Cornchops on Nov 2, 2011 8:50 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I want to win
but these guys have redeemed themselves totally in my mind.
by Kohflot on Nov 2, 2011 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
If you were somehow able
to Frankenstein these two games into one it might be the greatest game played in MLS history
leveque looks like he is getting ready to do the care bear stare when he chests the ball.
by TS6 on Nov 2, 2011 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
HATE this...
Salt lake isn’t pressing, put the three strikers on, leave Fucito in this game.
Fucito for Ochoa.
I think it’s still a bit early for that sub, and I wonder how handy Fucito’s aggressiveness might be the rest of the way. Risky, but might be worth it.
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This is about getting
the big guy into that weak, weak, weak central defense.
a 3-2 loss will absolutely destroy me
no no no no no come on come on come on
This match is going to kill me.
Holy shit is my heart pounding.
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This feels the an NHL hockey Game 7
Everyone just packed into one end.
Wonder when we’ll pull the goalie :)
Disregard that fluke.
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by Tenacious Tom on Nov 2, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
KELLER!
HE’S BIG, HE’S TALL, HE’S A MOTHER-F*CKING WALL!
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the RSL goalbox is so packed
it might need the goal of the month to sneak one more in
Fredy looks like he's struggling with his ankle a bit.
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RSL has been rewarded for diving time and again in both matches.
Hardly shocking that they keep doing it.
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Whatever happens
Seattle fans can be proud of the effort tonight. They’ve played the entire game like it’s stoppage time.
volatilelyle.com
I am proud of my kids for their effort
I expect my professional team to win!
Can't get dispossessed that easy Lamar...
And Morales is still a twunt.
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GET HIM OFF THE PITCH NOW.
Straight off to the side, not this to the centerline and over bullshit.
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Fatigue was starting to set in a bit before that, but him being off hasn't helped.
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Looked like he had another 10 mins
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by Dizzo on Nov 2, 2011 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh look. More time wasting.
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Damn damn damn damn damn
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It's about winning.
Until the league figures out that physical play is actually holding them back, why not use it? No ones giving out points for being honorable.
by Steen on Nov 2, 2011 9:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Sigh.
It wasn’t going to happen, they were so damn gassed.
And this ends the season. Thank you Sounders
and special thanks to Keller. You did wonders for the club and yourself.
"The ability to speak does not make you intelligent"- Qui-Gon Jinn
Actually, I'm hoping the Gals win it all now
That way, I’m pretty sure you’ll see Landycakes and Egotistical Spice head back to the EPL for good, and some of their other players moving on (up?) as well. Once they finally have “their” MLS Cup, I see L.A.reverting in to mediocrity relatively soon.
I'd be willing to bet the next ten years worth of season tickets that there will not be another series in the playoffs as exciting as this one.
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@#$^ you marrufo
when the players spend a minute of your stoppage sprawled on the turf, ending 5 second early is bullshit.
On a lighter note, thank you sounders for making this an entertaining game, and thank you for another great season.
SOUNDERS TILL I DIE!
Thanks Sounders.. Thank you Kasey!
no matter who won this series, it would have been a heartbreaker
happening so early
ooooooh boy. 3-2, that’s respectable. Nice recovery Sounders, thank you so much Kasey.
Good luck to every team next year when we have a midfield looking something like this...
Fernandez, Alonso, Rosales, Zakuani.
Yeah you’re done. Just done.
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Goodbye Kasey...
Goodbye Fredy…
Goodbye Flaco…
Goodbye Honey Badger…
I’m sure this is the last time we’ll see you in Rave Green. :-(
Fredy will be gone to Europe for sure
I would expect the same from Alonso — even Sir Whisky-Nose at ManU was praising his play. As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them sign him as a squad player this winter.
Fernandez? He’s probably the most likely of the three to stay, but I’d still say the odds are he’ll be gone. What with Stevie Z coming back, and Rosales probably getting a big contract extension, we’re got too many midfielders. While I’d definitely prefer seeing Flaco kept ahead of Evans and FreeBird, he’d bring far more in transfer funds than either of them would (i.e. something versus nothing) and would free up a DP slot. Plus, it’s no secret that he and Sigi have issues. I’d guess he’d jump at the first solid offer from Europe or South America.
and
why are you ASSUMING that will happen during this winter transfer season?
Maybe...
…because it’s the next transfer season to come up?
Fredy is not gone for sure and I love Ossie but he is nowhere near good enough to play for United.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 2, 2011 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
In other news, I too have been signed by Manchester United as a squad player.
Won’t be commenting here anymore, they have some strict social networking policies.
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by AKSupporter on Nov 2, 2011 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's what I love about this blog
always plenty to talk about!
I’ll be surprised if someone in Euro doesn’t pick up Alonso. If they don’t, they’re brain dead. Montero? I don’t think so and I’ve said all along he ain’t going nowhere anytime soon, unless he’s up for something along the lines of Ligue 1 or Holland (not out of the question). But my sense is that everyone we want back will pretty much be back (aside from x-draft and a player or two to Euro).
It could be difficult for Alonso to get a foreign work permit
AFAIK, a lot of US-based players get their foreign work permits by spending time on either the youth or senior national teams, or having relatives in foreign countries. I don’t think Alonso has either of those angles. If he wins some individual awards, he might be able to convince someone to give him a work permit, but it’s not the easiest process.
Oh
for heaven shakes. That’s not gonna happen. We aren’t gonna lose fredy flaco or alonso.
by gstommylee on Nov 2, 2011 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Salute the effort tonight, Sounders
You guys gave it everything you had. Thanks for a great season!
Nice work boys
I don’t post often, but thought I had to. Very nice effort by the boys tonight in face of the early injuries. Great heart, great effort. Great season, still CCL to go. Go Sounders!
wish they hadnt tried to do a stoke city/new england revs attack plan in the last 10 minutes
Just because ochoa is in doesn’t mean you should stop passing to feet.
by moyerLIVES on Nov 2, 2011 9:24 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
I would have preferred to see Fucito draw every last ounce of energy out of that body chasing the ball down.
by Roger Sounder on Nov 2, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
The big problem in the last ten minutes was fatigue
In the five minutes or so after Neagle scored, we had a whole slew of chances, but then seemed to run out of gas. Blame the RSL thugball that took Flaco and Evans out early, both for depriving us of two strong offensive players, and costing us two substitutions when we really needed them.
There is not question
the early substitutions were a factor. RSL has always played us physically — tonight, especially early on, was over the top. Still, very proud of the boys in light of all this.
my attitude is 180* different from Saturday
still sucks being knocked out, but in the big picture from 10,000 feet, losing a series 3-2 aggregate to RSL is respectable.
I'm Sounders til I die
That is all.
by BaltimoreIslander on Nov 2, 2011 9:28 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
I'm not rooting for RSL in the playoffs anymore after that cynical, hacking performance.
SKC or Philly to win it all! Fuck the rest of the Western Conference!
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by Greg Pirkl Lives on Nov 2, 2011 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'd root for Philly but I can't stand Nowak
And I think after all the hope we’ve taken from SKC in the final moments of many games they deserve some back.
I just want good things for Seba.
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by Greg Pirkl Lives on Nov 2, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
RSL fan again
You guys earned my respect tonight, and made that second half one of the most nerve racking things ever.
I’d say you went out on a high. I’d have cheered for you if you went through. Also, I feel so guilty that my team ended Kasey Keller’s career… but with some of the saves he made in this series, you could say he went out on a high as well.
by Spoonsky on Nov 2, 2011 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Heh, now I feel like a dick being right above your post.
Just venting. Good series. RSL owned us in the first leg and made the mountain too big to climb. Good luck with LA. But I’m still rooting for SKC or Philly!
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by Greg Pirkl Lives on Nov 2, 2011 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
No problem
I’d be a lying bastard if I said post-elimination rage never affected me. I googled reasons Houston is a sucky city after they beat us on a goal with five seconds left in stoppage time. We’ll cheer for you in the CCL.
Two key moments in this game were Grabavoy’s goal and Beltran’s clearance.
after careful consideration
I prefer RSL to the Galaxy- your coach seems like a smart guy.
Good luck in the playoffs.
Sometime tomorrow
My knees will randomly buckle under me from those last 20 minutes.
Well, if the espn broadcast is to be believed
We now hold an MLS record for most wins in all competitions in a year. LAG is only two behind us with potentially 3 playoff games left, though
good game thread boys and ghouls
let’s do this again next seaso…..wait, what’s this? Champions League matches in March? Well ok then. Let’s do this.
Well crap
It all turned out so differently than on FIFA 12. Well it must have been the healthy Rosales and Zakuani.
Nos audietis in somniis, Nos audietis in altum: You will hear us!
by chrisso on Nov 2, 2011 9:56 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Great game
that was a hell of a way to end the season. As a Philly-boy I have a ‘Rocky’ soft spot and the Sounders went the distance tonight. Congratulations to all.
Things that might piss you off #1
The “offsides” goal in the first game was the difference.
(For the record I still think it would’ve gone in even if he hadn’t tapped it)
I met a possum.
Things that only piss me off #1
Both goals were scored during the intermission of our show tonight, which was cut short by five minutes.
I met a possum.
by s0merand0mdude on Nov 2, 2011 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, TWO things that might piss you off..
The difference in this match was either
a) the “offsides” goal, or
b) the late goal we should NEVER have given up.
I agree with B...
Whether or not the dude was offsides, we shouldn’t have given up three goals, and particularly that last one.
How anyone could have seen that goal replayed and still think he was definitively offside is beyond me.
by Aaron Campeau on Nov 2, 2011 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I'll do you one better
He was definitively onside
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by sidereal on Nov 2, 2011 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He was definitely on the edge, possibly over
but it was close enough that either way a non call is the right call
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