Against Manchester United Which Seattle Sounders Player Do You Want To See?

by Dave Clark on Jul 20, 2011 12:13 PM PDT in Sounders: Friendlies

Miguel Montano should be on the field again tonight. Who else will we see that we usually don't?

One of the most interesting things to me about this Manchester United at Seattle Sounders friendly is the fact that we will get to see players that we don't often see. With the unlimited substitutions the deep roster should get some run. Even one trialist will get some time as Mrisho Ngassa will take the pitch in his first test while here in Seattle.

Of course seeing Mike Fucito will be a big deal for me. You all know that, but what other players are going to enchant us tonight that we don't normally see?

I want to take a look at Josh Ford. Ford hasn't gotten a run in even Reserve League games and so this will be the first time we can get a look at the man who got the MLS roster slot over impressive Bryan Meredith. His athleticism is his greatest asset, and should be tested against even the United reserves.

Brian: Mrisho Ngassa
Just because I want to see a young kid fulfilling what has to be a huge dream of his by playing Manchester United. It may just be a friendly, but it probably won't mean more to anyone on the field than him.

Jeremiah: Ngassa
While almost everyone on the team is probably super stoked to get to be on the same field as Manchester United (except maybe Keller and Rosales who have kinda been there, done that), it's an even bigger deal for Ngassa. Back in Tanzania they are talking about how he's going to be the first Tanzanian to ever play against Manchester United. That's simply awesome. Will be great to see what he can do.

Dizzo: Miguel Montano
I'm most excited to see Montano get some playing time. He has all the skills, but hasn't been able to show he can make the right decisions against serious competition. This could be his best opportunity this season to show Sigi and us that he deserves some real minutes. With CCL and the Open Cup in full swing, now is a perfect time for Montano to step up and contribute.

sidereal: Servando Carrasco
I actually want to see Carrasco in there for some big minutes, and not only because it'll give him something to talk about other than Alex Morgan. He had a good run in the early third of the season as a defensive harrying Alonso understudy and that's a position at which I'd love to have some depth. Man United would be a great test of his ability to disrupt an attacking midfield.

So, who do you want to see get time tonight?

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O'Brian White

Would love to see O’Brian make the pitch tonight to signal his return to the starting 18. As good a job as Levesque has done I think White is an upgrade at that position.

by Russell Dodds on Jul 20, 2011 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs

just because

that double-whammy that week when he AND Zak went out? Been looking forward to seeing them back out on the field. I’ll take one of them for now.

by jayw913 on Jul 20, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions

OBW, assuming he's healthy.

Otherwise, Ngassa.

by wyte_lightning on Jul 20, 2011 12:18 PM PDT reply actions

OBW

by Dan Olson on Jul 20, 2011 12:18 PM PDT reply actions

Will Ford play tonight?

I was assuming they feel obligated to start Keller given the high ticket prices and if Boss is our #2, he should probably be getting some PT as well. Personally, I’d like to see Ford, but having a rusty Boss makes me nervous.

by ubelmann on Jul 20, 2011 12:19 PM PDT reply actions

I would think that he gets 15-20 minutes

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
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by Dave Clark on Jul 20, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions

That's what she said

but having a rusty Boss makes me nervous

by B Money on Jul 20, 2011 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

HA!

by chrisperry1983 on Jul 20, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Tetteh

We don’t get to see him outside of reserve matches, so it’d be nice for him to have a run-out and see what he can do.

I do also want to see OBW out there, hopefully uninjured and working his way into the line-up slowly.

It’ll also be interesting to see if anyone doesn’t play. I think if the FO was close to making a trade deal with any of the players they would probably not risk their health on the poor grass in a meaningless game.

by Nevtelen on Jul 20, 2011 12:27 PM PDT reply actions

Tetteh is on loan

and I haven’t heard anything about them bringing him back for this game.

by agtk on Jul 20, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions

He came back a week or two ago.

by CMC_Stags on Jul 20, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Apologies

I thought he was out til August.

by agtk on Jul 20, 2011 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions

he is back.. he came back the 10th!

by Sandra_R on Jul 20, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions

OBW

Healthy and scoring.

by bmvaughn on Jul 20, 2011 12:28 PM PDT reply actions

there isnt any limits on subs right???

if not then i would like to see every member of the healthy team play!

by Sandra_R on Jul 20, 2011 12:35 PM PDT reply actions

Standard starters for the first 45

I’d like to see what our best does against their best.

OBW, Tetteh, Ngassa, Montano, Fucito, and Carrasco. I want to get the kids time against Man U (Suck) just for the fun of it.

by CMC_Stags on Jul 20, 2011 12:36 PM PDT reply actions

The Lazy One

I want to see what our highest paid player, one who is looking to go to Europe soon enough, can do against some of the best defenders in Europe.

by agtk on Jul 20, 2011 12:36 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I thought we were playing Manchester United

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 20, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

I see what you did there

Nos Audietis

by sidereal on Jul 20, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I'm most excited to see Mauro run the wing

Not sure how much time, if any, he will get out there, but I want to see how he runs against Manchester United mid and D. Like CMC, I’d like to see our starters for 45 to see how we fare.

by scottykimberly on Jul 20, 2011 12:43 PM PDT reply actions

Most of all

I want to see a Sounders goal. I want to hear 65,000 fans erupt tonight.

by scottykimberly on Jul 20, 2011 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 12 recs

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by Greg Pirkl Lives on Jul 20, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs

Starting Eleven Prediction?

Who does S@H think is starting? Are we going to start with our normal11, or start with some significant changes out of the gate?

by scottykimberly on Jul 20, 2011 12:53 PM PDT reply actions

guessing a mix

with downtime for a week, no need to rest too many at the start, though, I wouldn’t complain with a Fredy-OBW start up top. Just let those guys work together for 20-30 in a game situation.

Beats trying it for the 1st time in Houston, if you ask me.

by jayw913 on Jul 20, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions

In this corner, Honey Badger

In the other corner, Rooney playing the part of the cobra.

by SmartAssCoug on Jul 20, 2011 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

I'm interested in seeing Ngassa, as I haven't yet.

And OBW, would be neat to see them speeding down the pitch at the same time. I’ll echo Dave and want a look at Josh Ford, too. Mainly interested in Sounders I haven’t seen play for the team yet.

by Greg Pirkl Lives on Jul 20, 2011 1:05 PM PDT reply actions

I'd really like to see...

How our equipment manager matches up with theirs. This is obviously a big game for him and could potentially lead to an offer from a higher profile club in Europe!!! :)

"Kia Kaha" -Live strong

by Ravengreen on Jul 20, 2011 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs