Seattle Sounders Vs. New England Revolution, Matchcard: Projected Lineups, Statistics

by Jeremiah Oshan on Jun 25, 2011 11:46 AM PDT in Sounders: MLS Regular Season

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Dave and I have gone back and forth over this lineup countless times. With three matches being played in six days, it's no easy task trying to read the mind of Sigi Schmid. Well, this is what we settled on: Mike Fucito and Roger Levesque up top and a never-before-deployed midfield of Alvaro Fernandez, Erik Friberg, Brad Evans and Mauro Rosales. Sigi has hinted at deploying Evans and Friberg together in the middle and this seems like the perfect chance.

Here's our thinking: Fredy Montero appears to have a small knock and could probably use the rest, but will still be in the 18. Dave feels very strongly that Pat Noonan will be in the 18, and may even start, but I just can't see him catapulting from the No. 5 forward to starting, even if Nate Jaqua isn't in great form. Dave thinks Sigi may try to "save" some players for Tuesday's match against the Kitsap Pumas, but I just don't see why he shouldn't be confident in his reserves.

On the back line there's also some intrigue: It would seem to be Patrick Ianni's turn to get a start, but with him sitting in favor of Zach Scott on Thursday, there seems to be something amiss. We think he starts against the New England Revolution, especially with Jeff Parke seeming to be nursing an injury, but who knows? Tyson Wahl and James Riley should absolutely be starting.

Our Revolution lineup was supplied by The Bent Musket. No big surprises other than maybe Benny Feilhaber returning to the starting lineup.

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I want Jaqua to start Tuesday night

it will be the best use of his “talents” right now. Bang in a couple goals and ensure our advancement.

...and you will hear us scream

by malcontentjake on Jun 25, 2011 12:24 PM PDT reply actions

according to Josh evans is going to be a game time decision

so i wouldnt be surprised if carrasco slots in for alonso

by Sandra_R on Jun 25, 2011 12:52 PM PDT reply actions

I would kind of perfer Carrasco...

he is the most like for like Ozzie replacement (if anyone could ever replace ozzie). Plus with Joseph being their primary threat and playmaker i would prefer to have a DM assigned to shutting him down. Frieberg/Fernandez/Rosales should be able to provide enough offence out of the midfield.

Also, with a possible tired Riley, is this the game we see the formidfender earn his “fender” in a leage match. (although i do hope this is late in the game sitting on a lead)

by MurrayD on Jun 25, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Be careful what you wish for Murray

I’m still concerned that Carrasco is a red card waiting to happen.
While it appears Alonso and Carrasco are like-for-like, Alonso is able to read and react the game at this level better than Carrasco. This skill is what helps us in transition and helps us keep shape in the diamond midfield. If Carrasco starts, I expect the other central midfielder to play closer to Carrasco. This would help us defensively as well. It might allow us to frustrate a Feilhaber and Joseph midfield. Will we see a 4-2-3-1 midfield?

by James Bray on Jun 25, 2011 3:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I fully agree

I don’t think Carrasco is up to the task of shutting down both Joseph and Feilhaber, should he play, on his own. He is young, and has shown that he is a red card waiting to happen.

I think Evans would be able to play a more defensive role in support of the rest of the mids. If he can’t go, I’d like to see Ianni in as CDM in front of Scott and Hurtado. I don’t think Scott will have nearly as much to deal with as he did against NY, and I’d like Ianni’s strength to match Joseph in the middle.

by agtk on Jun 25, 2011 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I forgot about Ianni

I guess i figured he would start as a CB. He is a capable DM. I change my position now. CBs Hurtado and either Scott or Parke (whichever is more fit) then Ianni at DM. Fernandez/Frieberg/Rosales for the rest of the mids. That could be a pretty good lineup against new england. I do love having depth on this roster.

by MurrayD on Jun 26, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Looks

like i’ll be watching the game on the non HD tv downstairs cause my parents are babysitting my nephew and my mom pretty much wants me to keep my mouth shut. It seems passion is not allowed in this house.

by gstommylee on Jun 25, 2011 6:21 PM PDT reply actions