Seattle Sounders at Columbus Crew - Gamethread
by Dave Clark on May 7, 2011 3:00 PM PDT
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PrintSeattle Sounders Coach Sigi Schmid returns to the land where he last won the MLS Cup and the Supporters Shield, a land that he likes. The Sounders have done quite well against the Columbus Crew, not yet losing and even winning one of their two Lamar Hunt US Open Cups against the Yellows. While Robert Warzycha's team has significantly changed personnel, and wasn't expected to be a challenger this season, they have followed a Sigi profile building from the back winning through defense and one or two impressive offensive players. Tactically they are what Seattle has been when healthy.
Seattle continues to adjust to the losses of Steve Zakuani and O'Brian White and are on the back-end of a double week with minor injuries and fitness issues effecting the lineup and formation that has been used. A big-small pairing up top may be difficult, and the midfield could be anything from a diamond, the CDM/CM, or even a bucket. However Sigi and staff choose it will be a grouping that is inexperienced together trying to claw their way to a goal or two.
The Sounders will wear their new Shale alternate kit for the first time this afternoon.
Today's game is on KONG 6/16/106 and KIRO 97.3FM at 4:30 PM
Build-up to Match Day:
Opposing Looks
Statistics
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Traditional |
Goals |
Assists |
Save % |
GAA |
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Crew |
Renteria (3) |
Duka (2) |
Hesmer (77%) |
Hesmer (0.71) |
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Sounders |
Evans (4) |
Rosales (3) |
Keller (72%) |
Keller (1.00) |
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Advanced |
PP90 |
Shot +/- |
Team Shot +/- 90 |
Team ShOG +/- 90 |
|
Crew |
Renteria (1.58) |
Burns (4.05) |
3.29 |
0.43 |
|
Sounders |
Evans (1.32) |
Ianni (5.40) |
4.50 |
1.78 |
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Opta |
Duels Won % |
Passing % |
Opp Pass % |
Possession |
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Crew |
52.7 |
77.5 |
73.2 |
53.3 |
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Sounders |
51.4 |
72.0 |
74.7 |
49.2 |
Tactical Keys
- Generate space through ball movement for Montero to be Fredy Montero
- Prevent wide play on defense for the easy entry ball
- Have patient centerbacks that don't enter attack until the score is +1 for Sounders
Player Matchups
- Patrick Ianni v Emilio Renteria
- James Riley v Robbie Rogers
- Alvaro Fernandez (or other LM) v Sebastian Miranda
This is your gamethread
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Could be a fascinating match, or it could be a snoozer.
I just hope that we don’t have glaring substitution errors today.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
This is going to be a grind.
Beer: Hub Hopworks IPA
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Beer: Don’t have any around.
Scarf: Forgot it at home.
Kit: Don’t own a Jersey.
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by zeeehjee on May 7, 2011 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Southern Cal...
I’m visiting some friends this weekend in a different city.
You know MDL is free this week, right?
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
3rd Sounders game blocked on MDL in 8 days...
Last year I’m not sure there was more than 1 away game for the Sounders that wasn’t blacked out. MDL is only good for replays.
That being said… anyone have a working stream?
Here's hoping for no more inuries
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woww just found out about morales
“#RSL spokesperson said Morales has fractured tib and fib, dislocated left ankle. Also torn ligaments Surgery Monday, out at least 4 months.”
i feel for him and RSL
I didn't see the tackle
As bad as the one on Zak? Suspension-worthy?
I hope to see some consistency.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
it wasnt as bad as zaks
it was a tackle from behind so morales had no chance
not as bad...
but two footed, from behind, without a shot at the ball?
…better be out for a long, long time.
At work..
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Scarf: I’m a chef, so scarf is out of the question, or else I’d go up in flames.
Kit: My Sounders FC Hat
Watching: On my DVR when I get off work.
heres hoping for 3 points
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scarf: none
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watching: couch
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line up
Sounders Starting XI: Keller; Riley, Parke, Ianni, Gonzalez; Flaco, Friberg, Alonso, Carrasco; Levesque, Montero.
im surprised at montero over fucito
Aww, I wanted to see Fucito start
Oh well. I’m assuming he’ll be the first sub on.
If our "target forward"
doesn’t play particularly big and has too poor a first touch to really perform hold up play, then why exactly can’t our target forward be the diminutive harvard grad?
Evans has quad strain
Well, this sucks.
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god dammit can we get any luck?
any idea on time line?
on a quad strain?
probably day-to-day
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it bad to hope we play for a 0-0 tie
and with the only other goal in mind of getting as many people healthy for Portland next week?
I still think we can win this.
Montero…Fernandez…Friberg. We have some offensive fire power. Columbus is decent, but they are not elite. We still have a chance to win this
Yeah, I want to be optimistic
It just feels like the hits keep coming. How long can we roll with the punches?
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but it's great to see that even without Zak, OBW, and Evans
We still have some offensive weapons on the field.
Get the job done! And I cant wait to see these new jerseys in action
They've been pretty close to elite at home this season.
by Aaron Campeau on May 7, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
3-0-1 at home
Good point…I didnt notice that.
columbus line up
Crew Starting XI: G Hesmer D Miranda D Marshall D James D Balchan M Burns M Rusmir M Duka M Gaven M Rogers F Renteria.
Roger Levesque elicited an audible groan from me
I understand the constraints were working under but, ugh.
Sigi sticks to his TF
Even though classifying Levesque as a TF is totally laughable
Not a big fan of the lineup
Fucito should really be starting either up top or on the wing
by Dizzo on May 7, 2011 4:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
easy
We lost a TF at start of year and two more got hurt.
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's more of frustration that he's still on the roster.
He’s like our very own Willie Bloomquist.
by moyerLIVES on May 7, 2011 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Perhaps his thought is that Fucito will sub for Montero.
Personally, I’d prefer we put all our offensive weapons on the field early, look for a quick goal, then work in defensive subs later to preserve the W.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
that's my guess
but who knows anymore
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
im hoping this happens at half
because montero looked in pain at the end of last game
Yeah, I'm worried one bad fall
And his wrist problem will be more than just a problem
At least it's not Noonan?
I’m trying here…
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 4:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Why are we paying Noonan again?
Charity?
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
this does indeed represent....
his unique skill on the market
same as last year...
which we should have known since it’s teh same deal
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
with the mls rough play crackdown
injuries may be at a premium!
…if only
On the bright side
Shale is so so cool. Im willing to fight over this if anyone disagrees
wrecking crew midfield
Park that bus
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by sidereal on May 7, 2011 4:37 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
i have to say, i was impressed by wahls play, and am a little sad hes out
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it was lazy wasn't it?
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
and then used the goal post
Who does that!?!
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Levesque would have gone for a bicycle.
I mean, he would have missed, but you’ve got to want it.
by Aaron Campeau on May 7, 2011 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
If this was a Roy Hodgson-led team, that wouldn't be a joke
(Yes, I’m still a little bitter about the first half of Liverpool’s season)
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 4:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
If only he wasn't lazy
Then it wouldn’t have needed to hit the post.
I feel like this needs to be made into a gif somehow.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Montero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a header, but also a fantastic cross to set him up.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 4:44 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I almost wish this was on FSC or ESPN...
… so we could hear the announcers drone on about how lazy a goal that was.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 4:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Either there's some strange tactical thing going on
Or Leo is consistently out of position.
Way forward, way drawn in
MDL
Anyone watching on matchday live? My feed is garbage at the moment, just wondering if anyone has the same problem…
Lots of physical play being allowed
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i was thinking same thing
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
We're going to have to ask him about that...
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Goddamn, Alonso can do anything
With those runs, and that incredible long shot, does anyone else wanna see (or is at least curious) about what he could do as an attacking midfielder?
I am curious, but his presence at CDM would be sorely missed
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 4:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
letting way too much go
fredy just wrestled down and nothing
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no but getting back is more important and thats not happening as much
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that is true, but i can already count a couple times...
and its been 25 minutes
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In late, but...
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Kit: None, just Sounders Tee
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For posterity
Beer: Red wine
Scarf: Was in Miami; scarf out of the question
Kit: Shale jersey in carry-on bag
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Unfortunately, the GoGo in-flight internet service is really SloMo right now so I’m unable to stream. Sounds like Montero’s header was a beauty, though.
this game is more important than your pilot being able to communicate, turn on the 3G
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by kelliott1527 on May 7, 2011 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He wanted a beer
While standing wide open in space he had written his order and taped money on the ball. Best guess I have.
Julius James is kinda outta control
Man
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The shale kits don't look terrible from far away...
But then the camera cuts to a field level view, and I can’t help but shudder a bit.
Shale jerseys are growing on me
Looks much more dark bluish from above
If it weren't for the straps, I'd own that kit in a heartbeat.
But the straps are just hideous.
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i also just remembered
last sounders game i saw a guy with a new jersey on, and no straps, he manually took them off or something
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I'm quite liking Carrasco as a linking player between Alonso and the more advanced mids
Also, wow has Columbus’ passing gotten shitty all of a sudden.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 5:05 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
he scares me at times. I can’t put my finger on it, but something just makes me uneasy when he’s on the field.
i mean, everything but his pesonality should probably scare you...
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
im confused, can you not throw it in further down the field, like in a more defensive way?
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is that an excuse now?
“oh sorry, i cut your arm in during surgery, im new”
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by kelliott1527 on May 7, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
also, dont take my sarcasm as i dont like...i just hate this ref already
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You can almost feel the impending atrocious penalty
Lets hope its ours
Wow, fuck...
Riley just got lapped
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And then gets beat again
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
i was wondering if he wouldnt if seattle got past the group stage in CCL
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where's that from?
To be fair, he never literally said it was his last year, tho
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Carrasco is basically a highly skilled version of Sturgis
I don’t mind him at all.
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He'll be starting quality for sure in a season or two
Really glad to have him as depth
Expansion draft.
I think next winter will have me hating Montreal. Whether it is Carrasco or some similar young talent.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe they will want experience and take noonan
i can only hope
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remember he can be gone on July 1st
im still praying for that to happen
Oh man, I love Carrasco
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with him and ozzie, we have an amazing defensive center of the field
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problem for pushing him on the head and saying things, and less so for the foul
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more like
booked for being fouled himself.
I don’t like this ref.
Oi, Carrasco, keep your cool there.
And Fernandez being down in pain is not good at all right now.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 5:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
And meanwhile...
Flaco gets gored and nothing
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
i been
wondering when seattle will get their first red card.
i know its insane!!
and jaqua is making more then alonso and zakuani
Park and Ianni are rocking so far today.
Gonnzales and Riley? Not so much.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 5:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Parke* Stupid iOS
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 5:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
pretty weak
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Booked for a dive. Charming.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 5:21 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
That's a good call
Buried his cleat in the guys hamstring
Please never leave, Ozzie.
He is just so damn good.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 5:22 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Ozzie and Zak continue to be my two favorite players
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
I will take a 1-0 HT lead
Much better played that i would have expected
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Glad we got a somewhat early goal...
Allows us to get a little relaxed and pace the game the way we want.
First half summarized?
<img width=200 src=“http://www.skinet.com/skiing/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/images/201008/WarriorDash_Copper2.jpg”/ width="200">
i'm sure it's hilarious
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
absolutely
photos are slightly encouraged
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe a bit smaller than that, though?
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Fucito isn't
a TF. Sigi prefers playing someone in that TF role.
but he plays one on TV
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
indeed
he’s not we need a coach that knows how to play with two WF’s.
why?
Sounders ’09: Playoffs, Open Cup Champions
Sounders ’10: Playoffs, Open Cup Champions
Sounders today: goal scored within ten minutes
Sounds like our coach is doing alright to me.
i'm not saying sigi has done a bad job
but sigi insisting we play with a TF limits our options.
Is the USSF trying to prove a point about its officials by assigning this guy?
Seriously, he doesn’t even know the offside rule.
i'm
curious if he ref any games prior to MLS.
Man, Roger needs to trim that bad boy...
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I may...
Was thinking about getting three-ticket pack and going with the wife.
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
An unrelated halftime note...
Any new music that anyone has been obsessing over?
Me = Beastie Boys’ Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2
It's not new, but I picked up one of Underworld's old albums and have been playing almost constantly the last few days.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 5:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey is there a S@H meetup for the timbers match?
i thought i remember hearing of one, maybe not though…
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I want to see the most boring 45 minutes of soccer-football I've seen in a while here
boring is good for us today… I wish it wasn’t so, but when you have this many good attacking players unavailable, it is what it is
...that's MISTER Keller to you!!!
A little too close for comfort
Less of those chances please
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Renteria ate up Ianni
Man, that was pretty poor
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haha at least our referee isnt hurting players
from DCU Dallas match..
“Dallas’ Daniel Hernandez bloody mouth after collision with referee Baldomero Toledo. Strange night continues.”
We want Salazar! We want Salazar!
Who’da thunk it?
There are times that our defense is absolutely full of holes...
I think this is the area we need to really focus our efforts on during the transfer window.
he's really growing on me
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, good stuff right there
Seemed like there was a chance in there, but not bad stuff
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Even Fredy's crosses are arrogant.
I love it.
by Aaron Campeau on May 7, 2011 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Where is Lenny's?
And no. Not too much.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
This ref is ridiculous.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 5:57 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Wow, Levesque saves teh day
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That's a very curious sub
But what’s new?
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dang
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
The ref could just call the game for Columbus
and they could get out of the rain..
That was some awful camera work
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not sure any of us did
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
alro
was saying ianni dragged down the player
Didn't look like it in any of the replays.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 6:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah me either
i definitely dont agree with arlo there
ok so now fucito!! please!! sigi!!
im starting to think that fucito is in the doghouse
Riley just looks awful
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This is two horrible games in a row for him
by Aaron Campeau on May 7, 2011 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah...
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
is our defensive personnel that different this year?
not regarding the penalty….just our defensive back line seems to have spurts of really poor play…. if the personnel hasn’t changed much than is our defensive play worse or the same as last year? if worse, why?
we seem to be having problems this second half …. no life…sloppy….playing like the weather…. wet and sluggish
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well
if Rogers was a sounder he would have gotten a yellow. Given how this stupid ref is calling the game.
it seems like such a change from last year to this for both of them
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
I was never a huge Riley fan...
…but I thought he started out this year way better than last. Last couple games haven’t reflected that.
Id give a limb for a Fucito for Levesque sub
by ClosetCoug on May 7, 2011 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'd guess he'd be on for Alvaro or Fredy.
Take one of the yellows off.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
all
we need to get someone suspended for next weeks game.
It's like this referee has never watched professional soccer.
Somebody should mention to him that sometimes players flop and there is no need for a whistle.
Sounders 'til I die
I wonder if I'll ever see a thread here
That doesn’t contain OMGREF nonsense.
im willing to give a ref credit when credit is due
but this referee sucks
i was gonna
give him a benefit of a doubt for being new to this league but nope. he should go down to a lower division and figure out how to properly call a game before calling division 1 game.
Honestly, I don't know that he has been that bad.
Of course, I disagree with the pk, but he doesn’t seem to have lost complete control.
Maybe I just feel we’ve had much worse refs in other games.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, but
This ref has done nothing to deserve the crap he’s getting here. The reality is that we’ve been disjointed at the best of times and were extremely lucky to be ahead to start with. He certainly hasn’t been unduly biased against us; in fact we’re lucky to still have everyone on the field given Alonso’s two-footed jump onto Rogers’ leg.
I don't think he's been biased, but he has been terrible
by Aaron Campeau on May 7, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not going to claim he’s fixing the game or anything, he is calling consistently. He is just blowing his whistle WAY too frequently for my taste.
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by SounderJunkie on May 7, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
i think he is in sigi's doghouse
thats the only explanation i got
what
did fucito do to get into the dog house?
Tried too hard
He should be more lazy like Fredy.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
it it only me...
or is it virtually impossible to not like Jaqua?
Everytime I see him play I think of the blood drenched face against Houston in the playoffs 2 years ago
For the love of all that's hoy get Levesque off the damn pitch!
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 6:12 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Holy*
I hate the iOS keyboard sometimes.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 6:13 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It definitely looks like there is a lack of drainage. The water kicked up makes it look like it might as well be one big puddle.
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by SounderJunkie on May 7, 2011 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I am concerned that Riley and Gonzalez might have issues with every winger on every team in the league
by Aaron Campeau on May 7, 2011 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Them being on the pitch makes me nervous on a good day
Them against good wingers fucking terrifies me.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 6:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Think we may have gotten away with handball
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Yeah not too impressed with Levesque right now
aside from the defensive play earlier in the game when Alvaro ran into Keller…
Fucito for Fredy
I’d mind that sub a lot less if it didn’t mean Roger was still on the pitch.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 6:16 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Fucito is not a very good defensive player
by Aaron Campeau on May 7, 2011 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Neither is Levesque
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 6:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
the hell he isn't
stupid comment. he marked beckham successfully for 30 mins, intercepted a Marathon clear for a goal, runs down defenders continually causing them to make hurried passes.
ignorant thing to say.
Yes, I am ignorant.
That is the problem.
by Aaron Campeau on May 8, 2011 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Fantastic cross from Fucito
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Sigi, you have 1 sub left and less than 10 minutes.
Why not use it?
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
So put in a defender for Levesque and get fresher legs on the field.
Or put a defender in instead of Fucito. Makes no sense.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Only rationale I can come up with:
Sigi wants to keep as many good defenders on the field as long as possible then make a final push for the 3 pts at the end of the game.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
yes he is
he can play lW or RW very well. another misguided comment. congratulations.
he used to be a rb
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
neagle in for fernandez
wtf??
and happy birthday neagle!
yeah taking out levesque is better
unless fernandez is tired.
He's not an MLS caliber soccer player
That’s the reason for disliking
Talked to him after the last game - I like the guy,
but it’s hard to conceive him as a starter, or someone who would go the full 90, even with injuries.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd be fine with him if he wasn't a poor MLS player.
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 6:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I dont think any one particularly dislikes him…
He plays hard and hustles his ass off, but he’s not impressive compared to others on the team, at least individually.
That’s not to say that he doesn’t contribute to the team, but he sticks out a bit if you put it into individual efforts, I suppose.
This is based on my observations as a fan only. I may be very wrong.
I'm kind of confused about the ref pointing at the arm.
If it came off the arm, shouldn’t it have gone to the spot, not the corner?
Yeah. That was disappointing.
Bad work by our attacking third in the second half. Too many give aways.
Would have liked to see more from Neagle. Sigi made some strange moves.
by magistermilitum on May 7, 2011 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
This
is not how the team should be playing going into portland game. If seattle plays this this next week. We will lose to portland.
Columbus is way, way better than Portland
by Aaron Campeau on May 7, 2011 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Also a short rest since the last game.
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by SounderJunkie on May 7, 2011 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
half
a squad beat RSL and Union. If Seattle could do better on their passing Portland shouldn’t be a problem. But i been questioning Seattle quality passing lately.
half a squad?
What are you talking about?
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
i was
response to coug calling Portland half a squad.
I think he's talking about our squad
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by Jeremiah Oshan on May 7, 2011 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh
you were refering to seattle with half a squad. Sorry i misread ya.
I have no idea what you're talking about
But if you’re failing to grasp the extenuating circumstances that went into this game, I can’t help you.
Sorry
i been frustrated with the team the past 2 games. I was hoping for at least a win going into the Portland game.
I know, I just wouldn't worry about this one game.
Now if players don’t get healthy, then yes … worry. But with a week off after three games in eight days, I’m a little more calm. A draw was a good result here, frustrating as it may be.
I have zero problems
with the results. Its quality of the playing i have problems. Seattle shouldn’t be having issues making simple short passes and keep from turning the ball over even with the poor rain conditions..
I don’t mean players battling over the ball i mean balls that either go out for goal kick or throw in and go directly to the other team. Seattle has been doing that in the past 2 games.
I know we seen how the team can be when they get the passing down. Why is it seem to be difficult to have back to back games with the same quality passing?
No kidding
I think we can count ourselves lucky to get anything out of this at all.
Looked like that went off Jaqua's ribs.
Can’t feel good from point blank range
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by c_dowley on May 7, 2011 6:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Will take the point
Wow. That final 30 mins was just brutal
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Attack just stopped as soon as Jaqua came on the field
That was as big a display of lead footed play as I can ever remember.
I'd wager that had more to do with Columbus taking control of the midfield than Jaqua
by Aaron Campeau on May 7, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Not having Friberg on the pitch didn't really help that any.
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sheesh... at least it's not a loss.... i like the uni's and I love Arlo
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
Love Sigi pulling Rogers away
Telling him to quit complaining.
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Another unrelated note
Can the Sounders start having ads very similar to the Mariners? I’d love ’em.
I love the Arlo ad drop for Dairy Queen
He says it with so much contempt it makes it amazing.
“It’s Redeeeeqlous.” Picture him rolling his eyes and making a wanking motion.
by Brian Floyd on May 7, 2011 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rain
Why can’t we get results in it?
You’d figure…
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