Seattle Sounders v Chicago Fire - Gamethread
by Dave Clark on Apr 9, 2011 11:30 AM PDT
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PrintThe best expansion team in the history of the league on the pitch, and the best off the pitch. The Chicago Fire and Seattle Sounders will always be linked through that. Well, that and the fact that Portland fans came up in support of Chicago in 2009.
Weather for this Saturday day game seems good for the time of year, and it should be a great time for Seattle to put up goals and declare the early season string of unluck done and gone. With construction and a Mariners game traffic will be heavy. Arrive early, and either leave early or stay for the Seattle double.
Today's game is on KING 5/105for TV, and 97.3 FM for radio at 1PM
Build-up to Match Day: Three Questions | Reference Card | Scouting Report | No Montero, Go Rosales
Opposing Looks (Hot Time in Old Town): Three Questions | Win For Boeing (I no longer like Tweed)
Statistics
| Traditional | Goals | Assists | Save % | GAA |
| Fire | Chaves (2) | Three (1) | Johnson (40.0%) | Johnson (1.50) |
| Sounders | Three (1) | Three (1) | Keller (64.3%) | Keller (1.25) |
| Advanced | PP90 | Shot +/- | Team Shot +/- 90 | Team ShOG +/- 90 |
| Fire | Chaves (2.18) | Nyarko (9.78) | -2.00 | 6.50 |
| Sounders | Evans (1.12) | Zakuani (5.07) | 4.75 | 4.75 |
Keys to Game
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Keep Shooting - This will turn around, but only by taking the shots when they are there
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Strong Secondary Runs - With Seattle continuing to pressure opposing keepers they will need those runners and poachers to put even more on them.
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Force Uncomfortable Spaces- Chicago has shifted bewtween a 3-5-2, 4-4-2 and 3-4-3 Seattle needs to force players into places where they don't like to be
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Control the Defensive Triangle - with Fire attacks coming from different angles, Seattle must make wise choices in coverage between Alonso and the two centerbacks.
Matchups
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Marco Pappa v Erik Friberg
This is your gamethread
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Kit: Rave Green '09
Where I'm Watching: Sec 214 Row B,C
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Scarves Up!
Go Sounders!
"Being realistic is the most commonly traveled path to mediocrity." - Will Smith
by LocalKineBronco on Apr 9, 2011 11:59 AM PDT reply actions
Stuck at work
Does anyone know of an iPhone app that can stream King 5? I know Justin TV probably does but I was looking for a free app if possible. I will search on my own but just wondered if someone can recommend.
Thanks!
by fcjake on Apr 9, 2011 12:36 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Lineups
vi Josh Mayers
Starting XI: Keller©, Riley, Parke, Hurtado, Gonzalez, Evans, Alonso, Rosales, Friberg, White, Zakuani
Listed as a 4-3-3, with Friberg, White, and Zak up top
by LoiteringWithIntent on Apr 9, 2011 12:54 PM PDT reply actions
That's interesting
Wonder how much they’ve worked on that in practice, and how long it will last? Hopefully the goals will finally arrive.
Who would have thuought 10 years ago that a soccer team would shred the Mariners in average attendance?
GO SOUNDERS! YOU ARE ALL I HAVE!
Fire Starters
also via Josh Mayers
Fire Starting XI: GK Johnson, D Anibaba, D Robinson, D Gibbs, D Segares, M Pause©, M Pappa, M Videira, F Nyarko, F Puerari, F Chaves
by LoiteringWithIntent on Apr 9, 2011 1:01 PM PDT reply actions
Oh MY
What a flick from OBW, and a great cross from Rosales to set it up.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 1:14 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
What the...
Well, shit.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 1:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
oh my gosh...was that ever gorgeous...followed by crap defense....
i really don’t like this trend…. goal….shoddy, sloppy defense….
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How come
the various internet feeds always seem to feature the other teams commentators? I miss Arlo…
Logan Pause is a wussy crybaby.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 1:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Leo Gonzales
Got exposed on that play. He is sloooowwwwww.
i know we need help up front... but....
i am really concerned about our backline… yes, Tetteh is a talented rookie - but he’s a rookie who isn’t ready yet…. Ianni? Parke? John Kennedy is still getting his feet back under him…. if Keller gets hurt, heaven help us……(knock on wood canceling out any possible jinx – and yes, I’m a dork)
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in addition to the ongoing give aways at midlfield .... maddening...
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man does Rosales have some lovely entry passes and crosses
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The passes in the attacking third
have been very crisp and have purpose
Gorgeous tackle by Alonso there to set up the last of those runs
And some real “gamesmanship” by Chavez to get play stopped.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 1:29 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
gutted..... oh my ....just a gentle tap Mr Swede.......sigh....
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Should have just kept the ball on the ground
Nobody in front of him
that's assuming Flaco has enough pace to get to that ball ;)
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Me too actually.
Wish we could have them both on the field at once. Fernandez for Evans?
by Philip Mueller on Apr 9, 2011 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Zak shows his stuff
Well – at least we’re scoring.
ZAKUANI!!!!!!!!
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 1:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Now LOCK UP THE DEFENSE
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 1:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
was my thought as well after i stopped yelling! lol
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When Montero gets back in, imagine how good we'll be.
Rosales is staying in, that’s a no brainer now.
So who goes out when Montero returns? Does Evans go out?
he might be out now if he's truly hurt
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Hey this OBW kid is looking pretty good lately
Nice feed to zaks
There's 4 or 5 goals out there today
if they dont take the foot off the gas
arlo may be a homer
but the chicago guy dose not even know the sport.
at least ya'll are spared the sideline 'reporter' on the Sounder's broadcast
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Oh, never mind.
I think I’m watching a feed from Chicago because Arlo is definitely not calling this one.
WOW
What an off-ball dive from Chavez. That guy is ludicrous.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 1:37 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Oh.
I definately want to see what Tetteh has to offer.
Wahl, not so much
my thoughts exactly
Gonzo has been great the last couple games, wouldn’t wanna experiment with tetteh if we don’t have to, but if gonzo is out, why not?
by chrisperry1983 on Apr 9, 2011 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
He hasn't looked that bad?
The only opportunities on goal for the Fire have come from him being beaten.
Man
Good corner execution there. Just unlucky the goalie was right there
CORNER KICK!!! sheesh
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justgonna say, we look great right now.
Aside from the goal against, solid defense. Hurtado looks good. Midfield is on fire, and our offense is crazy awesome. Loving the Evans friberg Rosales setup.
that was a close call
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Chavez again..... what an actor
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Good soccer
When Montero gets back we can move rosales our wide right. for frieberg. i love eric but rosales is too good not to play.
Agreed
It’s either Evans or Friberg out, and we all know how much Sigi likes Evans
I think evans gives you more than friberg.
Rosales gives you what friberg gives you, except his speed. Zak & white give you that. Evans adds a dimension that no one else brings.
by Sam in P-Town on Apr 9, 2011 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
And what dimension is that?
I ask that seriously, as I’m not sure I see anything that Evans brigs that Friberg does not do at least as well.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Erin Mayovsky
Is absolutely horrendous at her job.
it is a thankless, doomed from the start job
You can’t expect to get anything of value from her role
Since soccer doesn't have cheerleaders
we get sideline reporters instead.
by Philip Mueller on Apr 9, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
It's just seemingly apparent that she knows even less me about football (and that's sayin' something!)
she comes across as horribly uncomfortable even speaking on air
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Good first half
Seems like a lot of our defensive struggles the last couple games have come from counter-attacks directly after a bad give away by a midfielder or defender ( i.e.‘s Zakuani’s bad pass that ended up resulting in a goal). Run of play attacks seemed to be better handled, though. Really like how direct the offense has been, very good goal opp.’s
correct...
… unless evans & alonso give up the ball before starting the counter.
by Sam in P-Town on Apr 9, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
unless I'm mistaken...
the sounders have conceded 6 goals on the season, and at least 4 of those are largely derived from giveaways in our own half. Zakuani, Evans, Alonso, Friberg… if I recall correctly anyhow.
id like to see sigi sub
rosales for Flaco & stick zakuani up top with white & flaco wide for zakuani
I've thought that as well.... hopefully someone smarter and more observant than I can respond
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Rosales (I think) was there...
… but he was charging in to finish the cross before Johnson tipped it.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
whoa...
That was a hell of a strong shot that Parke just took to his face
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
And he stays on. Wow.
Lot of guys would still be out cold.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Uh, why?
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Philip and I are watching Chicago's feed.
They were talking about it.
Huh.
Wonder why. Hasn’t really had much of an effect on this match.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Because they need to talk about something.
American sportscasters can’t seem to let more than 3 seconds go by without hearing their own voice.
I know.
Annoying. I never minded it as a player. Grass is still my favorite, but the difference between the two was never such that it merited much discussion. Just wear nubs.
People do like to whine about it
Nevermind that we have seen matches on bad pitches that affected play too. Those are never brought up.
Never played soccer on it, but it did play a lot of football on it
Always preferred being on FieldTurf. Having a surface be guaranteed to be flat and even and consistent was a godsend. Regular fields cause more havoc because of their divots and potholes and patches where the grass grew unevenly.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
grrrr.... Leo
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Wow...Keller is the man...
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Holy shit what a save
HE’S BIG! HE’S TALL! HE’S A MOTHERFUCKIN’ WALL! KASEY KELLER! KASEY KELLERRRRRRRR!!!!!!
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:25 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
And another good one. Wow.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Unbelievable saves by Keller.
Retirement, Why?
on his own terms? still at a high level with his skills?
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c'mon boys.....tighten up the defense and no stupid, sloppy give aways please.... 30 more minutes....
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Should be about time for a sub.
Anyone have any ideas?
not sure what i think about that.... agree with not running Rosales ragged..but hmmm
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I don't know.
While I tend to like speed over size, Jaqua seems to have a knack for putting in sloppy goals. If Zak can get behind the defense a bit we might see Jaqua connect.
Why does every close call go against the Sounders?
Evans was clearly fouled, a lot worse than the foul on Gonzalez
Chicago getting credit for a stunning amount of diving isn't helping things any
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:32 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Who knows.
Maybe we have a reputation for diving. We did have Ljungberg on our team and he had that rep, whether it was justified or not.
I think it has more to do with MLS refs not being very good
by Coug1990 on Apr 9, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
If he gives Chaves credit for another dive...
… I will gladly accept the red card and three-plus match ban for a Sounder to cold cock Chaves for being such a ponce.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The first half was exciting
The second has kind of bogged down. Chicago has had the better shots on goal and if not for Keller, the Sounders would be down
10 minutes and im totally over the OBW Jaqua pairing
We went from dynamic to stagnant in a flash
Part of that has to do with Rosales being off the pitch, but... yeah.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
it will be a happy day for me when Rosales is fully match fit
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The Sounders were not playing well before Jaqua subbed in
Chicago had dangerous shots on goal before White and Jaqua were paired
I think OBW will come out soon.
Who comes in, I do not know.
Neagle, maybe.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
4-3-2-1 bunkerball
Woo. So exciting. Wait…
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Results != process
Still a boring sub, no matter the result.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 3:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Heh, nice Zak.
“You try and fail to deck me? Fine, try this on for size…”
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:43 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
OBW has really looked better these last two games....
and Freddy’s been out for both of them…. is that just coincidence? is just finally starting to get his feet under him in game conditions?
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Great run by Carrasco
Shamr he couldn’t et it on-frame
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Wow, iOS typing for the lose.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:53 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh. My. God.
What an absolutely BLATANT dive. Horrible.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:52 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Again. another dive called against the Sounders
Yet, the Sounders get hammered with few calls in their favor
bloody heck almighty....is the ref really that bad? all game? at least he's consistent
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He is an average MLS ref, which means he IS that bad
He seems to be more consistent calling on one side
they should have a carding system for the refs...enough accum and they have to sit a game and forfeit pay!
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Ha! I like the way you think
Unfortunately, Garber doesn’t think there is a problem
Yep, consistently calling Chicago dives and ignoring Chicago fouls
Hes been horrid.
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 2:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
They're calling Carrasco Coralles.
These announcers have been pretty bad (Chicago’s stream).
No question that should have been straight red
what a dangerous challenge
I don't like that ball by Alonso off the restart.
We need to keep posession.
Ozzy!!!!! Win!!!! Win!!!!
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Finally
Sounders WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yep, and he is
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Finally!!!!!
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by c_dowley on Apr 9, 2011 3:01 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
GOOD WIN!
Kinda surprised Alvaro Fernandez didnt see the pitch…
He is not much of a defensive player and with the Sounders in the lead
They subbed in more defensive players (probably the first time Jaqua and defensive are in the same sentence)
True
but Fernandez must not be very happy right now as a benched DP
I am sure he isn't happy
But, it is hard to complain when the team wins. Besides, he is only a DP because of the transfer fee, not his salary.
What is his salary anyway?
Do we know?
by Philip Mueller on Apr 9, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
supposedly about $300k, but no idea how accurate the players' union info is
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Apr 9, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
From what I can tell
It wasn’t really a 4-3-3, just what Sigi wrote on the lineup
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Apr 9, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
It definitely didn't look like a 4-3-3
Evans was definitely playing more central than wide.Looked more like our standard lineup with Mauro playing a much more active version of the withdrawn striker than Montero’s version. Excited to see a fully match fit Rosales on the wing with a healthy Montero up top.
by MicahRowe18 on Apr 10, 2011 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions
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