Cascadia Cup: Seattle Sounders v Vancouver Whitecaps - Gamethread
by Dave Clark on Jun 11, 2011 7:04 PM PDT
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Tom Soehn is still converting the Vancouver Whitecaps to be the team he always wanted it to be, he did pick the talent after all. Reports from up North were that practices went back to fundamentals, simple movements, simple passes. Which practically screams that the ‘Caps will be back at the beginning, even though the season is a third over at this point. But there emotions will be up. This is a derby (not a race, that's fancy English for rivalry) and so players may act beyond their norm doing things that are amazing and should not be expected long term.
For Seattle Sounders FC this is the final home match of the 2011 Cascadia Cup competition. Getting four points at home is necessary for Seattle to take the trophy, and three points today will continue the Rave Green's run for bigger trophies than Supporters' Cups. While the Cascadia Cup is a nice vessel to hold over the heads of our closest neighbors, the target is not just earning this, but winning the majors. Sigi Schmid will likely use another new lineup tonight as he continues to explore how to get the synchronicity that will have the team working at its talent level.
The game is on Fox Soccer (National) and KIRO 97.3 FM (Arlo) at 7:30 PM
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Player Matchups
Statistics
Traditional
Goals
Assists
Save %
GAA
Whitecaps
Two (4)
Chiumiento (5)
Nolly (64%)
Cannon (1.33)
Sounders
Evans (4)
Montero (4)
Keller (77%)
Keller (0.87)
Advanced
PP90
Shot +/-
Team Shot +/- 90
Team ShOG +/- 90
Whitecaps
Hassli (1.14)
Dunfield (-0.24)
-4.14
-0.86
Sounders
Evans (0.97)
Montero (3.36)
2.80
0.47
Opta
Duels Won %
Passing %
Opp Pass %
Possession
Whitecaps
49.8
71.9
76.4
43.6
Sounders
51.5
71.8
72.7
51.2
Beer: Brougham Bitter
Scarf: Nos Audietis (~10 left contact Jeremiah)
Kit: Rave Green ‘09
Where I'm Watching: Sec 214 Row B/C, Seats 1-3
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Hi,
I’m new here, I like Seattle. I hope I’m welcomed.
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You're certainly welcome
Glad you could join us.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
happy montano made the bench!
And I’m glad to see montero and fucito up top together!
by Sandra_R on Jun 11, 2011 7:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
USMNT loses first time in group stage
Of the Gold Cup
Grrr…..
by PandG on Jun 11, 2011 7:23 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Since no one has posted it as of yet....
Via @soundersfc:
Sounders starting XI: GK Keller, D Riley, D Parke, D Hurtado, D Wahl, MF Evans, MF Alonso, MF Rosales, MF Neagle, F Fucito, F Montero
Sounders bench: Friberg, Gonzalez, Scott, Jaqua, Noonan, Boss, Montano
hey, we nailed it
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 11, 2011 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Arlo's doing pregame for FSC
I’m really hoping he announces for FSC too.
by yakvalleycardinal on Jun 11, 2011 7:33 PM PDT reply actions
Awesome
Since I’ve moved I haven’t had a chance to listen to him.
by yakvalleycardinal on Jun 11, 2011 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
WHO'S READY FOR SOCCER NIGHT IN AMERICA!?!? WOOOO!!
Beer: Ninkasi Tricerahops
Kit: Rave Green
Where: Computer w/quacker27’s link ^^
Im bummed that Arlo
Can’t be a shameless homer tonight :(
I have a feeling that side will come out when Seattle scores
by Derek Markgraf on Jun 11, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Other announcers are shameless homers for whoever the Sounds are playing
Balance it out, Arlo!
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I don't get the point in trying to taunt the Whitecaps today
ECS says: Build a bonfire Build a bonfire PUT THE tIMBERS ON THE TOP put the Whitecaps in the middle and we’ll burn the bloody lot.
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It says"
“What is best in life? To crush your enemy, see them driven before you and see the lamentation of their supporters”
by wyte_lightning on Jun 11, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
What is best in life?
To crush your enemy,
see them driven before you, and
to hear the lamentation of their supporters!
(quoting Conan the Barbarian, who was quoting Genghis Khan)
by Philip Mueller on Jun 11, 2011 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I feel like if the Canucks had lost last night and somebody on ECS taunted the Southsiders with a Luongo chant
It would have resulted in the first soccer violence related death in US history
by Robert on Jun 11, 2011 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
listening to radio sans Arlo
And I have a new appreciation for our Ginga Ninja.
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I'm hearing that
Assuming it’s awful
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 11, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Not great, not terrible.
Arlo’s doing the play-by-play.
by wyte_lightning on Jun 11, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Few things worse...
Than not being able to go to game and not being able to watch because game is on crappy FSC.
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 11, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
or miss it because you faint and break your face!
Which I did!
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 11, 2011 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, just once
And it was a long time ago. Sorry if that was confusing
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 11, 2011 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone know who I'm listening to on Radio?
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i'm amazed that i have no idea who that is
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 11, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
About ready to trade a kidney for a goal
by ClosetCoug on Jun 11, 2011 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hard penalty to take
but like Seattle’s chances for an equalizer.
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I would have preferred Rosales rip that on goal
by Dizzo on Jun 11, 2011 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I was yelling "Shoot Rosales shoot!" on that one
by Philip Mueller on Jun 11, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Stuck without internet. Just my iPhone. Any Link/app where I can follow?
Help!
by scottykimberly on Jun 11, 2011 8:12 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I wish I could think of something to help
I think you might be SOL though. You could try the radio though.
Just abandoned a weekend trip
To go to the pool area for free wi-fi…
I’m Sounders ’til I die.
by scottykimberly on Jun 11, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Our general lack of finishing (and shooting outside the box)
is one of the most annoying things, it’s like we have no killer instinct at all.
"Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"
So is Mike Fucito even in this game?
Or are we a man down?
Both him and Evans are nearly invisible so far
by wyte_lightning on Jun 11, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Just got here
Heard there was a PK… Otherwise, how have we looked so far?
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
Really?
They announce the minimum added time, Rosales is fouled, they take the free kick and immediately the ref calls half?
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 8:25 PM PDT reply actions
I think that's why the entire stadium was booing
Dumbdumbdumb
by wyte_lightning on Jun 11, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
That
And a pointless yellow on Alanso.
by Derek Markgraf on Jun 11, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
they're booing because MLS refs
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2011 8:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I was booing
Because of the inequality on the PKs. Chiumiento’s was a soft foul, but fine, they get a PK. but then call that on the other end for a perceived foul on Fucito.
Fuck MLS refs. Killing the game single-handedly
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jun 11, 2011 8:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I think everyone here needs to stop blaming the refs
And start blaming the terrible play of the home side.
Finishing
Guess I picked the wrong day to stop drinking.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The quality of referees in MLS
has always been an issue….other than Prus. The problem with Seattle is that they play UP and DOWN to their competition.
"Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"
Vancouver supporters are sitting in what is usually the alcohol free section.
Seems like a bad place to seat them if you ask me.
the ref is maddeningly inconsistent...
…But sounders still need to create convert chances. I’m in 143 and at least three times they stalled when they could have run through midfield for a chance. We have to stop trying to loft it into the final third…
by jayw913 on Jun 11, 2011 8:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
bummed that the internet radio feed is a good 1-2 mins behind
Sorry, would love to participate more…
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Where are you tonight Jeremiah?
Not at the game?
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to imagine it's going to be Jaqua
by wyte_lightning on Jun 11, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, we're not predictable.
I would have guessed the same. I agree Fucito, but if we’re playing a 4-3-3, perhaps Rosles.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
why is this team so poor at finishing?
is it simply inadequate talent? or is it a mental thing at this point?
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
I don't know
Unfortunately, I find myself dreading every game. I don’t ever expect us to win.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Scary Fucito...
Though I understand the agression. Something’s got to give.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 8:56 PM PDT reply actions
What Minute?
I have an online feed but want to know how far behind I am.
Wow
Surprisingly close.
God I hate being on vacation on Saturdays.
by scottykimberly on Jun 11, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Montano worshippers rejoice!
Is the church of Fucito dead?
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 8:58 PM PDT reply actions
Actually I'd like Montano to guard Hassli
See who gets a red card first
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course, they flop and get a PK, they hack us and it's a corner.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 9:00 PM PDT reply actions
Looked clean to me
Lots of contact, but he got ball first. Surprisingly not a foul, in my opinion.
by scottykimberly on Jun 11, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Fair enough, I didn't get a good view.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Be careful ...
Noonan is on the bench tonight.
by Derek Markgraf on Jun 11, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I keep reminding myself that I want to love this team.
Good golly it’s hard…
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
Chances, opportunities,
and each player expeting someone else to finish it.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Celebrates while grabbing the ball and sprinting back to the line
He wants another one…
Co-Captain of Green Street Elite
by deepsouthsoccer on Jun 11, 2011 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
Friberg for Rosales?
Good lord. He just scored! He could be on tilt!
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 9:17 PM PDT reply actions
AHHHHHHH
Co-Captain of Green Street Elite
by deepsouthsoccer on Jun 11, 2011 9:17 PM PDT reply actions
That was a freakin
Buddle goal from last year’s playoff. UGH.
"Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"
Should I feel a not so terrible since it was an amazing goal?
Probably not…
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by deepsouthsoccer on Jun 11, 2011 9:20 PM PDT reply actions
Alonso's plus minus
is now at -1 for this match. Terrible first touch.
"Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"
Bloody work trip
Feels like I’m missing game of the year. Go Sounders from India. Laundry and room service woke up just in time to follow it here and twitter after getting in 6 hours ago.
I feel ya
I’m stuck in the Bavaria-Hell of Leavenworth. I got onto the free wi-fi by the pool just in time for the last 30.
by scottykimberly on Jun 11, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Careful scotty
I live in Wenatchee (though I’m not there for this game).
There’s places to watch there.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well 1-1 beats the crap out of 0-1.
But very disappointed our boys couldn’t put up a 3 at home.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 9:30 PM PDT reply actions
At least Portland
gave up a 90th minute goal to Colorado to lose.
"Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"
by bmathews206 on Jun 11, 2011 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Very good point
Rec’d for truthiness.
by magistermilitum on Jun 11, 2011 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Know what made it extra special?
Colorado scored on a set piece goal.
That’s just delicious.
by Kiliman2004 on Jun 12, 2011 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Guess I picked the right day to continue drinking
Nos Audietis
by sidereal on Jun 11, 2011 10:41 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Honestly
the whole second half was kind of a blur. There was a bunch of ‘grrrrr’ and then a yay! and superyay! and then ‘wait, what?’.
Apparently that’s the downside of derby games in which the festivities kick off like 4 hours before kickoff.
Nos Audietis
Felt the same way.
Watching Wahl’s cross I felt hopeful. Ecstatic when Rosales buried it. Arlo got it right when he said the roof blew off with Ozzie’s goal. That was pure class the way he made space for himself and finished it. Everyone was celebrating what looked like 3 points.
I only looked up in time to see the ball sail over Keller’s head into the side netting, so I didn’t see Hassli take the shot live. Seeing the highlights makes me feel much better about it. Sure, Ozzie took a bad touch from a probably slightly too hard pass, but he was there to cover and Hurtado was there to help if Hassli hadn’t taken that one-in-a-million strike.
Seattle had the best of the run-of-play and were rewarded in those couple of minutes with our two goals. A soft PK and a wonder strike were all that prevented us from taking home 3 points.
Haven't watched the dvr yet, but...
on their equalizer (I sit in 120), I first thought, “Good God, Ozzie….” then realized, “where the hell were the center backs on that?” I could be wrong, but I thought Parke and Hurtado were a major letdown tonight (yes, they made some tackles here and there, but they also made some horrific passes in dangerous areas and lost us possession).
Another
Yawn of the game. Game was lame ref was lame team was lame.
it
shouldn’t take 83mins to finally put one in net.
That was a yawn of a game for you?
Seriously dude, what do you expect?
by Aaron Campeau on Jun 12, 2011 12:12 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
tough to please
4 goals in a derby match, 3 late goals (all of which were either equalisers or go ahead), and the goal of the MLS season thus far… yawn???
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Call this game lots of thigns
But a yawner is not one I could imagine.
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 12, 2011 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I was
there last night and until around the 83th min i was not happy with the game. I’ll admit got a little enjoyment out of it at the 10mins but the rest of the game though i was not happy about it. Its a game i felt we should gotten 3 points.
OK, that makes sense
But you don’t seem to be describing a boring game…
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by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 13, 2011 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Same here.
That was literally a one-in-a-million shot.
by wyte_lightning on Jun 12, 2011 1:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Vancouver point of view
We’ll take the draw. We nearly handed you the game with our sloppy defending in the second half (full credit to your better possession for tiring us out), but that goal by Hassli deserves all the plaudits. I’m watching it now on Youtube, and seeing it live was amazing but seeing it over and over again from different angles and slow makes it seem less real.
What a great day. Great burger and great beer at some steak/oyster house, amazing times with the Caps Convoy, and (dear MLS) not a problem walking out in our Caps jerseys. Favourite chant: “Let’s go Bruins!”, quickly followed by “We’ve got healthcare!”
Thanks for hosting. See you soon up north.
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by Brenton Offside on Jun 12, 2011 2:00 AM PDT reply actions
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