Osvaldo Alonso Named Inactive MLS All-Star

by Dave Clark on Jul 25, 2011 2:01 PM PDT in Sounders: MLS Regular Season

Osvaldo Alonso wins the ball, and an MLS All Star nod

Seattle Sounders Defensive Midfielder Osvaldo Alonso earns recognition as an MLS All-Star after the player vote for the final six named he and five non-Sounders. As an inactive All-Star he is under no requirement to be at the game, but Alonso will get a bonus (hitting next year's cap) and the resume bullet-point as well. This is also the end of Fredy Montero's run as he was an MLS All-Star in both 2009 and 2010.

Around these parts it is of no surprise that Alonso gets this recognition, but when one looks at the players selected he is the most defensive of the non-keepers added and only Juninho plays a somewhat similar role. It may just be that the players around the league recognize what we in Seattle have known for some time. If you have the ball, Osvaldo wants it, will get it, and if you try to stop him, he don't care.

The full six added were;

Osvaldo Alonso (SEA)
Dwayne De Rosario (DC)
Eric Hassli (VAN)
Juninho (LA)
Joel Lindpere (NY)
Nick Rimando (RSL)

While DeRo is still a great player, it does strike me as odd that someone who has played, and worn out his welcome, in so many places still was selected. Also surprising that Mr Caution earned enough respect around the league. One would think that the players would look down on his antics. It would seem they respect his talent even more than his cards. Rimando and Lindpere are both deserving of acknowledgement.

Oh, and now the talk of snubs can start, as the full 32 have been named.

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Honey Badger for the win!

Nos audietis in somniis, Nos audietis in altum: You will hear us!

by chrisso on Jul 25, 2011 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Head-scratcher about Hassli and DeRo

I’m sure DeRo went through on name alone. Hassli? Guessing it was due to his goal total; he’s had some impressive strikes, but I wouldn’t call him an All-Star in this league just yet.

Lindpere and Rimando probably should have been named to the first team.

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by ABTsportsline on Jul 25, 2011 2:54 PM PDT reply actions

Everything Hassli has done

Has been EPIC. For better and/or worse, he has NEVER ceased to amaze.

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

by Little old me on Jul 25, 2011 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Epic is a bit of a stretch

He’s scored 5 goals from the run of play (+ 3 pen). Good numbers, yes – but “epic?” I can understand his selection if we’re just looking at goals scored though. No complaints.

Interesting sidebar: Hassli and Carlos Ruiz are the only multiple-goal-scoring forwards in the MLS with zero assists. Opta might say “Selfish.”

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by ABTsportsline on Jul 26, 2011 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions

It's not EPIC numbers he puts up

Its EPIC moments.

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

by Little old me on Jul 26, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Great news! Congratulations, well deserved.

And here’s Steve chiming in:

It’s only right… what a player! Congrats Cubano! RT @soundersfc Osvaldo Alonso named to his first MLS All-Star squad. http://t.co/tkvHa47

by wyte_lightning on Jul 25, 2011 2:58 PM PDT reply actions

Congratulations! You are an excellent player and are chosen for the allstar game.

Prepare for salary cap punishment.

by chrisperry1983 on Jul 25, 2011 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

MLS: Relentless in our pursuit of mediocrity.

You will hear us on Brougham, you will hear us on Occidental, you will hear us on King. We are all around you, there is no escape.

by 108Ultra on Jul 25, 2011 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

At least

They veil it in meritocracy.

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

by Little old me on Jul 25, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Who was it that suggested the MLS should pick up the All-Star bonuses?

Frankly I think that would be more fair, given the salary cap situation already. Or at the very least allow the bonuses paid by the teams for this match to not count against the cap.

Allowing MLS teams to do that does not circumvent the spirit of the rule.

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by ABTsportsline on Jul 26, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

by Dave Clark on Jul 26, 2011 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Poor Red Bulls

Next year it’s going to be Henry, Marquez, and 9 Academy kids.

Nos Audietis

by sidereal on Jul 26, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Have to admit I was pretty surprised

when Backe admitted he doesn’t use subs because of the drop-off in talent after the first XI. We were all sort-of thinking that, but crazy to see a coach admit it in the press.

Dislike Backe in general, but appreciate that kind of honesty from a coach.

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by ABTsportsline on Jul 26, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs