Seattle Sounders at Toronto FC - Gamethread

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 2:30 PM PDT in Sounders: MLS Regular Season

Joao Plata provides some excitement for Toronto fans.

Aaron Winter has struggled to get Toronto FC to play the style of game that he wants. He has changed what they are tactically to a 4-2-1-3 with Alan Gordon at the Target. Whereas the season started with DeRo being the expected offensive guide the Reds now get their dynamic play from Maicon Santos and Joao Plata. The emergence of Plata has given the Eastern Canadian faithful some hope, and as a quick, creative on ball force he should challenge James Riley at times.

The Seattle Sounders will take a traditional diamond into BMO field which could pull the wingers of Winter back into defense. Sigi Schmid needs to see his forwards not play well, but dominate. Forward scoring isn't essential, as long as they continue to create opportunities and the team gets offensive support from the attacking midfielders. Whichever forward pairing starts (we expect Mike Fucito and Fredy Montero) the leash could be short. Considering that Toronto has four losses by two or more goals this could be a game that provides spark to the Rave Green, in their Shales.

The game is on KONG 6/16/106 and KIRO 97.3 FM at 4:00 PM

Match Day Prep: Lineup Card | Three Questions | Scouting Report | SBN-Seattle Preview | Start Fucito!

Opposing Looks at Waking the Red

Tactical Keys

Unlock forward scoring
Use the unexpected pass
Stop the Counter
Communicate on defense when wingers dive centrally

Player Matchups

Alan Gordon v Jeff Parke
Joao Plata v James Riley
Montero/Fucito v Stefan Frei

Statistics

Traditional	Goals	Assists	Save %	GAA
Reds	Santos (5)	Borman (3)	Conway (71%)	Frei (1.56)
Sounders	Evans (4)	Montero (4)	Keller (75%)	Keller (0.94)
Advanced	PP90	Shot +/-	Team Shot +/- 90	Team ShOG +/- 90
Reds	Oduro (1.49)	Eckersley (-0.98)	-2.94	-1.13
Sounders	Evans (0.88)	Montero (3.33)	2.88	0.50
Opta	Duels Won %	Passing %	Opp Pass %	Possession
Reds	50.0	73.6	75.9	47.5
Sounders	51.4	72.1	72.4	51.7

Beer: Rogue XS Imperial Red
Scarf: Nos Audietis (~10 left contact Jeremiah)
Kit: SSFC est ‘08
Where I'm Watching: Home

Nos Audietis In Somniis | Nos Audietis In Altum
You Will Hear Us In Your Sleep | You Will Hear Us From The Deep

Tweet Comment 385 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Eastern Canadian?

bloody americans
sigh, mutter, headshake etc

Managing editor of SBNation's Toronto FC blog,Waking the Red .

by Duncan Fletcher on Jun 18, 2011 2:33 PM PDT reply actions

Across the lake from Rochester, NY

Seems pretty East to me. Of course anything east of Vancouver counts as “eastern” to me.

by moyerLIVES on Jun 18, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

is it east of vancouver?

There are only 2 teams right now.

It’s not like I referenced the Maritimes

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 2:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Forgive us

Sorry, we’re still getting used to the fact that there is more to Canada than Vancouver and the mushroom people of Newfoundland.

by Derek Young on Jun 18, 2011 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Canadians say Toronto is in Eastern Canada

and geographically it is. Even if it weren’t, the point attempted to be made seems a little petty.

by PeterJH on Jun 18, 2011 4:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Parke v Gordon

I expect Parke to do his magic trick that everyone likes so much where their target forward just disappears.

by Derek Young on Jun 18, 2011 2:55 PM PDT reply actions

I've always thought of that as being more Hurtado's trick.

Parke was always the guy outleaping everyone for every header all the time forever.

by moyerLIVES on Jun 18, 2011 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Used to be

Certainly was in year 1 and prior to his injury.

by Derek Young on Jun 18, 2011 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions

apparently gordon is out

http://torontofc.neulion.com/tfc/console.jsp?catid=2&id=3275

by Sandra_R on Jun 18, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions

So who will miss sitters for TFC now?

by Derek Young on Jun 18, 2011 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions

ahh i hate this. i work from 3:30 to 11:30 so i cant watch the game!!

so im hoping that i find out that the sounders won during my dinner break

by Sandra_R on Jun 18, 2011 2:57 PM PDT reply actions

toronto starting 11

#TFC XI: Frei; Eckersley, Harden, Henry, Borman; Sturgis, Yourassowsky, Stevanovic; Soolsma, Maicon, Plata

by Sandra_R on Jun 18, 2011 3:10 PM PDT reply actions

I still don't understand why everyone passed on Plata.

As I recall he looked pretty great at the combine.

by moyerLIVES on Jun 18, 2011 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions

his height i think was the issue

by Sandra_R on Jun 18, 2011 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

veey short

Slight build, had one bad day, takes international slot = not first rounder

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 3:15 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Certainly not a first rounder, but he was taken in the last handful of picks in the draft if I recall.

And his height didn’t stop him from outplaying much larger players in the combine. Definitely a player I’m keeping an eye on.

by moyerLIVES on Jun 18, 2011 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions

sounders

Starting XI: K. Keller, J. Riley, J. Parke, J.K. Hurtado, T. Wahl, M. Rosales, O. Alonso, B. Evans, L. Neagle, M. Fucito, F. Montero

by Sandra_R on Jun 18, 2011 3:11 PM PDT reply actions

reserves

Boss, Gonzalez, Scott, Friberg, Fernandez, Noonan, Jaqua.

by Sandra_R on Jun 18, 2011 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions

noonan

finally made it on the 18?

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

he made it last week too

by Sandra_R on Jun 18, 2011 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

i think they want to give him game time to see if he shows well enough to extend his contract

by Sandra_R on Jun 18, 2011 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Makes

sense to see if he’s worth extending the contract although if we do hopefully it would be less than what he’s getting now.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions

he did?

i didn’t notice when i was at the game last week.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions

I guess Montano is deeper in it than we thought.

by Derek Young on Jun 18, 2011 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Montano

really did not help the team last week.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions

twice we linked the Boyle story

About Montano

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 3:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Let's give this a tweet and build up participation on a cold, wet day

If you have a twitter you can click on the “Tweet” button and share it.

Like or share on facebook by just clicking buttons as well

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 3:35 PM PDT reply actions

would love to join

but I’m working….sad face…come on you sounders. 3 points today please!

A sky of blue, a sea of green...(or claret)

by kelliott1527 on Jun 18, 2011 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Plus gives me an idea of who I should be following for being loyal to the site

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Lets get this started:

Kit: In the wash
Scarf: Nos Audietis
Beer: PBR… Classsssssy
Grub: Polish sausages and chips

Come on Seattle!!!

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 3:49 PM PDT reply actions

When's kickoff?

MDL says 7:30 ET, mlssoccer.com says 7

by Tohoya on Jun 18, 2011 3:50 PM PDT reply actions

4 pacific

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Montero being given a "free role."

This makes me happy.

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

He's not starting on the bench this time!?

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

what i'm rocking

Beer: 21st Amendment Back in Black
Scarf: NA (of course)
Kicking it on my couch

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:03 PM PDT reply actions

We are drinking the same beer.

This is getting ridiculous.

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions

damn you

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I've liked 21st Ammendment

fun marketing too

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Hell or High Watermelon is a horror show

But everything else they make is outstanding.

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Pimm's Cup

Of course.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions

They have yachts in Toronto too?

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

The shale kits

Look pretty awesome. I was a hater early on, but I’m now convined they are awesome

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:06 PM PDT reply actions

I'm not sure if it's my TV or the lighting, but them seem darker than I thought they'd be.

I like ’em.

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I still see a missing jet pack

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Word.

The silver looks a billion times less ridiculous.

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Sigi in the paper today....

Sez “San Jose has the highest goals-per-game average and they are not at the top of the league”.

No, but they’ve moved up to .02 behind us, and even after yesterday’s loss they have the most points from their last five matches. Some goals would be nice. Come on Fredy!

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

YOu now, I read that and thought ... not how i remember it

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions

If the first 45 seconds are any indication, Fredy is playing as a CAM

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

Fredy's super lazy getting all the way back to the box on defense.

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

WOW

Fucito come on!

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

oh

come on FUCTIO FINISH that.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

At least he's attacking the ball

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions

so

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions

bleh

that should said so true

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Damn that was a shallow angle

stupid post

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

what a great play

totally thought that was a goal

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

Holy Fucito

Almost deja vu.

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

Come on Tyson

Zusi showed that you need to go for goal from there!!!!

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

I can't even picture Fredy without his cast

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

Neagle looks a bit off today

not reading the ball well

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

Shortest wall ever?

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:14 PM PDT reply actions

Seems like there's extra air in the ball or something

All the passes and hops of the ball are really strong.

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:14 PM PDT reply actions

Great sequence there

the possession was appropriate, the passing probing even.

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

Encouraging build upt...

Once again a cross is blocked. Amazing how often that happens

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

Toronto coaches

All wear matching suits and ties

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:17 PM PDT reply actions

That was a fun dive.

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:17 PM PDT reply actions

In Winthrop

Anyone know what radio or TV station in Spokane carries SSFC matches? I was planning on watching CBC but it’s not available here.

Section 120, Row G, Seat 13

by _zorbthegeek on Jun 18, 2011 4:17 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

They don't have KONG in Eastern WA?

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

no

its only in western washington

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Wenatchee gets KONG

Surprised Winthrop doesn’t.

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Eastern Washington, Spokane in general, has a large enough poplulation

and is far enough away from Seattle to merit its own news stations. Unfortunately it isn’t large enough to have 2 NBC channels :( My bro has to watch every KONG game on Root replays.

by MicahRowe18 on Jun 18, 2011 6:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

cbc

no longer has rights to MLS games.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

KHQ

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

KHQ

Is showing US Open, no the other one, golf.

Section 120, Row G, Seat 13

by _zorbthegeek on Jun 18, 2011 4:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

That has to be a yellow

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:18 PM PDT reply actions

seriously

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

That sure looked like a penalty.

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:18 PM PDT reply actions

really?

looked like clear dive to me

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

First look it seemed like he ran through him.

Second was pretty clear a gust of wind took him down.

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

That's a card either way

can’t be a no call

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:19 PM PDT reply actions

I don't understand MLS refs

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:19 PM PDT reply actions

12 minutes in and the best opportunity for Seattle from Fucito off the far post

best from TFC winds up a dribble over the endline

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:20 PM PDT reply actions

Shocking Riley is being abused.

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:21 PM PDT reply actions

I love how much Honey Badger just abuses people

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

Alonso again gives up possession by shooting well over the bar

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

Not a shot Ozzie needs ot take

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

?

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Alonso!

He should be kicking in the NFL. Always in the 25th row.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

That has to be a card, has to be

Unbelievable

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:26 PM PDT reply actions

Here it comes

Yellow on 20.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Ok THAT'S got to be a booking

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:26 PM PDT reply actions

Better be a yellow

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:26 PM PDT reply actions

Good work by the referee

defending the offender from violence, but still carding him

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:26 PM PDT reply actions

Neagle is having a 'mare

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

Neagle hasn't looked good at all today

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

nice play from fucito to track that down

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:29 PM PDT reply actions

Neither team

can do ANYTHING in the final third. They can barely get it there.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:30 PM PDT reply actions

Well Toronto is playing 6 defenders, right?

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions

And we're playing no forwards!

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Riley looking indecisive with the ball at his feet as well.

by moyerLIVES on Jun 18, 2011 4:31 PM PDT reply actions

Let it be know

Sturgis just passed left

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I missed it, therefor it did not happen.

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

They're closing on Rosales quickly

he keeps trying to split it and it isn’t working

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

He was so awesome and aggressive

last week. He’s barely over the touchline today.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Fredy grabbed a wrap for his quad, apparently.

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

So, is Alvaro available today because Neagle isn't looking so hot.

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

Both Alvaro and Friberg are on the bench

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions

he's in the 18

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions

BOOK

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

REALLY bad

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Terrible studs-up challenge

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Toronto strategy on Rosales:

“Kick lumps out of him”

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

how in the world was that a corner?

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

It was?

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

apparently

they called it a corner not sure what the officials saw.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Those are probably the challenges MLS should take a harder stance on.

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

I agree.

It’s not a million miles from that to Zakuani’s. If you let those go the harder ones will come.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Neagle is just looking so bad today...

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

Some gravitational anomalies

In Toronto, that’s why they fall over like that.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:37 PM PDT reply actions

They're tripping over air pockets

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Seattle players look distracted by the sun

like they haven’t seen it yet this season

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Just an absolutely disjointed match

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

How

was that a foul? Good grief.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:40 PM PDT reply actions

Did I miss something?

What was the foul there??

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:40 PM PDT reply actions

Looks like Fredy played the ball.

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

He

did play the ball.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey Riley, stop playing like shit.

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

Totally on James Riley

Man, what an awful, awful give away

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

F you Riley

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 18, 2011 4:42 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

oh

good god riley that was STUPID.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

Christ

Hurtado clear foul after two flubs in a row by Riley.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

Remember when we thought we needed help at LB?

What I wouldn’t give for a competent RB now

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:43 PM PDT reply actions

Toronto starting to penetrate a little

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:44 PM PDT reply actions

All of our players are going to die before this game is over

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:44 PM PDT reply actions

and

no foul called against TFC there?

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

Pat Noonan

Didn’t he used to play for us?

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

So if you went to Harvard

when you get a knock on the head do they ask you to explain string theory instead of what street you live on?

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Let's not forget

That whole ridiculous situation was started by Riley’s giveaway

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:46 PM PDT reply actions

Fuuuu....

Last thing we need is a concussion to our HarvardHero.

"But who would listen to Little Old Me anyway?"
-by -Dave Clark
and -thehemogoblin

by Little old me on Jun 18, 2011 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

Holy crap that was blatant.

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

Oh FUCK YOU

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

That's clear simulation

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

DIVEDIVEDIVEDIVEDIVE

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

Hell of a dive.

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

Memo to MLS refs

When guys dive, hand out a card!!!!!!!

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

seriously

by Kdub747 on Jun 18, 2011 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions

oh

WTF you MORONic ref that was a total dive you totally moron.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

Baldy dives

Again. Gets away with it AGAIN.

DID NOT TOUCH HIM. Barca-quality!

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

What a lazy clearance

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:48 PM PDT reply actions

Neagle has never looked this bad

what is wrong with him?

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:48 PM PDT reply actions

Fredy Montero is all over the place today.

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 4:48 PM PDT reply actions

Lazy Montero defedning the far post

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:48 PM PDT reply actions

But he hasn't scored yet...

…so I’m sure Sigi is considering benching him to “send a message.”

by regnaD kciN on Jun 18, 2011 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions

good

grief what a dull game with a dumb ass ref.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:49 PM PDT reply actions

Good lord we sound like Portland.

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions

We are getting eaten alive

On the far side.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:49 PM PDT reply actions

Neagle must have six giveaways

This is almost hard to believe. he’s becoming a total black hole

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:49 PM PDT reply actions

why use a free kick for a long backwards pass

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:50 PM PDT reply actions

I swear to god

It’s like they’re afraid to move the ball forward.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Yep

another 1 sided REF.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:50 PM PDT reply actions

There's a difference between bad and one sided

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

GAH.

Toronto’s getting closer. We’re geting further.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:51 PM PDT reply actions

Rosales not looking good...

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 4:52 PM PDT reply actions

Neither wide mid have been very good

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions

the whole

team isn’t looking good almost reminds me of last weeks game.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Just watched last weeks' game again yesterday

Sorry, you’re wrong. Team looked very good for large chunks of the match.

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

No

That isn’t true

Montero, Parke, Alonso, Keller all look good

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

He's being marked really well

But def. less aggressive. He just made a nice play though. He knows what to do with the ball, unlike some people.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

He keeps dribbling the ball into turnovers

his aggression is a problem right now

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

As opposed to

Neagle’s cautious “OK, here, take it” approach.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll take Rosales over Neagle, no question

Neagle just looks scared

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions

In the end neither help the team

but one needs to be replaced

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

will agree with that on both counts

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

If ever there was a game to play kick and rush...

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 4:53 PM PDT reply actions

nice by Fredy there

by Kdub747 on Jun 18, 2011 4:55 PM PDT reply actions

This is Montero's spot

coming across. Creative.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 4:56 PM PDT reply actions

Amazingly, I'm actually relieved with 0-0 at halftime

From 15-45 we were thoroughly outplayed

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 4:57 PM PDT reply actions

agree...

…seems like they are completely unable to deal with midfield pressure. very quick to give up the ball, or so it seems.

by jayw913 on Jun 18, 2011 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

so

when is Seattle gonna play a exciting first half? So far i’m not amused.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 4:57 PM PDT reply actions

and god knows we can't have that

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm digging Fredy in this free-roaming role.

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 4:59 PM PDT reply actions

Erin asks Riley about Plata

and he admits that guys are helping him out. I like the honesty

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

Just to share a pet peeve...

When soccer fans complain about how boring the game is. You’ll never hear anyone say that about any other sport.

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:05 PM PDT reply actions

Baseball?

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I've never heard anyone say that in the 4th inning tho

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

No, baseball fans know what they're getting into

That’s why they take pillows and blankets to the game.

by Targaff on Jun 18, 2011 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Baseball fans don't say it about their own games

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

I do and will.

There are horridly long and boring baseball games.

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I sure did when Miguel Batista pitched for us.

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

They weren't boring

they were disgusting for the home side

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Golf?

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Again, fans of Golf don't say

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Dave, soccer fans are not special.

They can find their own sport incredibly boring, thank you very much.

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

finding it boring and complaing about it...

IMO are different things

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Agree to disagree?

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

I think you're missing the point

People that say that don’t actually pretend to like the game in general

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Guess Sounders fans just aren't as good of fans as you are.

by Philip Mueller on Jun 18, 2011 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah, that's what i'm saying

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions

?

CougCenter

by Brian Floyd on Jun 18, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Brilliant

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

lol. "Are you not entertained??"

by Philip Mueller on Jun 18, 2011 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Levesque's Date Ad

Is funny. The gay boys over at The Stranger have crushes on him.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:05 PM PDT reply actions

somehow i'm not shocked

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions

They're not the only ones <3

by Tohoya on Jun 18, 2011 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Chances at a premium, says Arlo

Mostly terrible all round, says I.

by Targaff on Jun 18, 2011 5:05 PM PDT reply actions

Sounds like one of Neagle and Rosales are going to be the first off.

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 5:13 PM PDT reply actions

I expect to see Jaqua on for Fucito too.

by Philip Mueller on Jun 18, 2011 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

She just is terrible

Brian Spencer?

by Spencer King on Jun 18, 2011 5:13 PM PDT reply actions

man, i really want to like her...

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

you're right...

she mentioned quality and Noonan in the same sentence…

by lima9 on Jun 18, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Evans little flick was special

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:15 PM PDT reply actions

God that was a nice touch from B-RAD

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:15 PM PDT reply actions

My comment is timestamped later

Than you two, but displays early.

RED FOR HURTADO. DAMN IT.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice ball from Evans

First time I’ve noticed him all game.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:16 PM PDT reply actions

Oh fuck me

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 5:16 PM PDT reply actions

Blame that on Riley too

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

Because Brad Evans passed it backwards?

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions

because Riley forced him to pick up first yellow

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

seattle

is SCREWED.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

Oh this is going well.

by magistermilitum on Jun 18, 2011 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

well, things get really interesting now

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

I put in Scott for Neagle

go 4-3-1

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Looks like Scott but for Montero?

Terrible. Neagle’s a waste of space.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

No

Dave you were right. Erin was the one who said Montero.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

4-4-1

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Yuck

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

FOR MONTERO!?

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

Leg is sore

my guess.

by Spencer King on Jun 18, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Buh?

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

That doesn't make sense

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Neagle it turns out.

Erin was wrong.

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

When is she ever right?

She believes RSL plays in Idaho and the assistant coach is named Brian Spencer. She is horrible. Errin’ Mayovsky.

by The King of Norway on Jun 18, 2011 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

instead of Neagle?

by lima9 on Jun 18, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

This team is a goddamn train wreck

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jun 18, 2011 5:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

The 2011 Sounders are the 2010 Mariners

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I disagree

Sounders still have a lot of hope and great chance to win at least one trophy.

by Derek Markgraf on Jun 18, 2011 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

GET NEAGLE OFF THE FIELD!!!

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

nice

by Spencer King on Jun 18, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

THANK YOU!!!

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

Sigi reads the gamethread!

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

good, neagle gone

by Kdub747 on Jun 18, 2011 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

well

i was wondering when seattle will have someone sent off.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

This is going to be a long, long half.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

At least the game's picked up...

thanks ref.

by lima9 on Jun 18, 2011 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

It seems most

halves this year are loooooong.

"Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"

by bmathews206 on Jun 18, 2011 5:22 PM PDT reply actions

Um.... is it just me?

But are we immediately playing better now with ten?

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:23 PM PDT reply actions

it does seem that way

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I can only follow along on ESPN.com

How do we look? Have we threatened at any point?

The Next Generation of the KC

by s0merand0mdude on Jun 18, 2011 5:23 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

hit a ball off post in 2nd minute

not much since then

Editor/writer at Sounder at Heart, MLS editor SB Nation. Follow me on Twitter

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 18, 2011 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, about two minutes in

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Threatening

Is not the word that comes to mind. Timid, maybe.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Ooooh almost

by BrianL on Jun 18, 2011 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

Does anyone have any word on when OBW might be back?

We realllllllly need him back

by SeahawksPhan on Jun 18, 2011 5:29 PM PDT reply actions

Still only jogging at practice

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Well I guess that's a start

by SeahawksPhan on Jun 18, 2011 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't think it was possible

to miss Zakuani any more than I already do. OBW….get well soon too!

"Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"

by bmathews206 on Jun 18, 2011 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

Look!

Sounder touching the ball in the box!

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

We do our players always get hurt?

by SeahawksPhan on Jun 18, 2011 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

and

where is that foul REF.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 5:31 PM PDT reply actions

There wasn't a foul

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Not sure...

if that really was a foul…

by lima9 on Jun 18, 2011 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Definitely

Not a foul.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Retaliatory fouls should be reds

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

That was, though.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

Fredy, keep it up

by Kdub747 on Jun 18, 2011 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

Floppy gets a Yellow

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

How about Alvaro...

for B-Rad…

by lima9 on Jun 18, 2011 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

Aaron YOURASSosky

I would have hated to have that name during elementary school

by SeahawksPhan on Jun 18, 2011 5:34 PM PDT reply actions

or Michael, or whatever his first name was

by SeahawksPhan on Jun 18, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions

We are bossin' 'em

right now. Can we get anything out of it?

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:36 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe, maybe not

Stay tuned to find out!

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Normally I'd prefer to keep Fucito in and try to score over the top

but with how well we’ve done keeping possession Alvaro seems the right move.

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 5:38 PM PDT reply actions

Sigi's strategy...

always take out your most dangerous man…

by lima9 on Jun 18, 2011 5:38 PM PDT reply actions

What?

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions

You have to consider the situation

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Darn

by SeahawksPhan on Jun 18, 2011 5:38 PM PDT reply actions

Sucks to see Evans go

Hurt. Better just be a knock.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:39 PM PDT reply actions

Toronto looking a little clueless now

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:40 PM PDT reply actions

Just got home

How has this game been through 70? I see that Seattle is down to 10—- Legit card?

by scottykimberly on Jun 18, 2011 5:41 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah

Two soft yellows, but both merited.

by Targaff on Jun 18, 2011 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I completely disagree that the second was anything close to merited.

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions

That's your prerogative

But the reality is that he stumbled and knew he was beaten, and deliberately grabbed the player’s thigh on the way down. It’s soft, but it’s a professional foul.

by Targaff on Jun 18, 2011 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree

earned a yellow

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions

A proffesional foul...

is not an automatic yellow….especially when you have a yellow. My point is a GOOD ref would know the difference.

by lima9 on Jun 18, 2011 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't say it was an automatic yellow

What I said was that it was a professional foul, which you don’t seem to be disagreeing with, and if you commit one you’re essentially throwing yourself on the ref’s mercy. When you do it in a position where you’re preventing the player from advancing towards the box in a final third, you’re just asking for trouble.

by Targaff on Jun 18, 2011 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Both yellows were deserved,

if they were calls against Toronto I’m sure most people would agree with the red.

"Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity"

by bmathews206 on Jun 18, 2011 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

No

way in hell that is a 2nd yellow.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't agree with the second yellow...

that’s a game changer…The foul was just a regular foul. A good ref keeps that card in his pocket for a foul like that.

by lima9 on Jun 18, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Exactly

If its a questionable call whether or not Hurtado’s foul was on purpose, there should be no way he gets the red (2 yellows)

by SeahawksPhan on Jun 18, 2011 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions

That was awesome by Ozzie.

by Spencer King on Jun 18, 2011 5:41 PM PDT reply actions

It was nice to see him keep his shot on the ground

After seeing him rocket shot after shot over the bar

by SeahawksPhan on Jun 18, 2011 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

keep it up fellas, getting better

by Kdub747 on Jun 18, 2011 5:45 PM PDT reply actions

A lot more open, that's for sure

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow

by wyte_lightning on Jun 18, 2011 5:49 PM PDT reply actions

GAHHHHHHHHH

bing bang bong that was close. First clearance was NOT GOOD

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:49 PM PDT reply actions

Seattle

hasn’t won a game with a guy down.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 5:50 PM PDT reply actions

er

down a guy yet.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Ever.

and that’s a long time. dag.

by Spencer King on Jun 18, 2011 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions

UNTIL TODAY

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

KC did it the other day.

by Fnarf on Jun 18, 2011 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Good point!

by SeahawksPhan on Jun 18, 2011 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Down a man but still going hard after the win.

I like it.

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 5:53 PM PDT reply actions

Did you see Montero's kick to the nuts

Was awesome. Guy looked really sad.

by Spencer King on Jun 18, 2011 5:53 PM PDT reply actions

No

missed it.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Dammit Ossie

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 5:53 PM PDT reply actions

At least he kept it low

Progress, I guess

by SeahawksPhan on Jun 18, 2011 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions

he

really need to stop pulling that crud.

by gstommylee on Jun 18, 2011 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions

It's not an argument he can win, really, is it

Either he takes shots and misses, or he doesn’t and is knocked for not trying instead that instead.

by Targaff on Jun 18, 2011 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions

He has ended four or five good spells of possession taking long shots today

by Aaron Campeau on Jun 18, 2011 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions

he does it so often he has lost the argument

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't see anyone complaining last week

by Targaff on Jun 18, 2011 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions

every game I complain about him shooting to frequently

and often high.

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Fair enough

I can guarantee you’re in the minority as far as most Sounders fans are concerned, though – all I ever hear at Qwest, about the Sounders in general, not specifically Alonso, is “stop messing about and shoot.”

by Targaff on Jun 18, 2011 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions

most of the time that's fools hoping that the team shoots from 25 yards+ out

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Jun 18, 2011 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I know

But it goes to illiustrate my original point was that it’s an argument he can’t win. Personally I don’t mind if he has a go once in a while as long as it’s not all we’re doing.

by Targaff on Jun 18, 2011 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions

It's fair to criticise him for shots like that one

But I think on the whole Ozzie’s shots are good ones. Most of the time they come off of cleared set pieces where there are a zillion guys in the box and the best chance is to hope for a wonderstrike or deflection from long range. It worked last week, and most of his long shots are of this type.

Today he was particularly bad at taking long shots when he had better options, though. Really felt like it crimped the counterattacking we were trying to do after we went a man down. It’s probably because so much of our offense was going through him, I guess because of all the counterattacks and because of the tactical weirdness 10 men produces.

by Tohoya on Jun 18, 2011 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions