Seattle Sounders At Los Angeles Galaxy - Gamethread
by Dave Clark on Jul 4, 2011 6:00 PM PDT
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What's in team form? Is it 4 wins in six games without a loss? Or ten games without a loss? Or is form getting 64 points in last 34 with a +18 goal differential? Either way, that's the Seattle Sounders right now. This team isn't just hot now. It has been hot for quite some time. Despite changes scattered throughout the standard XI and substitution pattern, Sigi Schmid's squad has been as good in 34 matches as FC Dallas (current PPM leader) is pacing in its half season. They've been doing it with variety as seven players have two or more goals in MLS play, 13 have at least one goal. And they have certainly been doing it with solid defense, averaging less than a goal a game. But there has been one team who has Seattle's number (Seattle 1-3-1 in MLS, 2-3-1 overall), and in what seems to be a 4th of July tradition they face the Los Angeles Galaxy again.
David Beckham (1 Goal, 7 Assists) will almost certainly not be playing, either due to Posh giving birth today or a slightly fractured spine. Neither of those reasons is a joke. Yet, the Galaxy still are a great set-piece team with Landon Donovan (8 Goals, 1 Assist) being their fuel in all varieties of offense. The bigger loss for the Galaxy is probably Donovan Ricketts, who is out with a fractured arm, as well as backup keeper Josh Saunders due to suspension for a Red Card. Brian Perk, formerly of the Philadelphia Union prior to their great goalkeeping purge, will get his first ever MLS start. The 21-year old will be trying to stop the 5th best offense by Goal For per Match and is likely to lean heavily on the defensive core of Gonzalez, DeLaGarza, Franklin, Berhalter.
The game is on ESPN2 and 97.3 FM at 7:30 PM
Match Day Prep: Three Questions | Lineup Card | SBN-Seattle preview
Opposing Looks at LAGConfidential
Of note - Who is Brian Perk
Tactical Keys
- Patience on Offense
- Free Roaming Montero
- Stop the Counter
- Set-Play Defense
Player Matchups
- Osvaldo Alonso v Landon Donovan
- Fredy Montero v Omar Gonzalez
- Jhon Kennedy Hurtado v Juan Pablo Angel
Statistics
Traditional
Goals
Assists
Save %
GAA
Galaxy
Donovan (8)
Beckham (7)
Ricketts (80%)
Ricketts (0.53)
Sounders
Two (4)
Two (4)
Keller (75%)
Keller (0.95)
Advanced
PP90
Shot +/-
Team Shot +/- 90
Team ShOG +/- 90
Galaxy
Donovan (1.57)
0.47
0.53
Sounders
Evans (0.81)
1.68
0.58
Beer: Too many
Scarf: Nos Audietis (~5 left contact Jeremiah)
Kit: Rave Green ‘09
Where I'm Watching: Jeremiah's House
Nos Audietis In Somniis | Nos Audietis In Altum
You Will Hear Us In Your Sleep | You Will Hear Us From The Deep
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RSL v NE commentary while I wait for the Sounders match
Wow… what shitty refereeing.
1) Benny was way offside.
2) That may have been a PK, but not a red. Yellow at most.
3) How can Rimando miss the ball on that free kick? Unreal.
Even Taylor Twellman called him offside
But later retracted it on twitter. So I’m not the only one :)
Don't want to go crazy with thread hijacking...
…but why didn’t Wingert and Beckerman start? Did they think NE would be a pushover? Not with MLS refs…
Don't have ESPN anymore =(
Good thing there’s ESPN3!!!
My Sounders score prediction: Sounders 1-0
Just checked ESPN3...the Seattle game isn't there in the "Upcoming" section =(
Why aren’t they showing it on ESPN3?!?
are you sure??
I’m counting on ESPN 3 as well….
by chrisperry1983 on Jul 4, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It's listed under featured matches.
And listed on ESPN’s homepage as on ESPN3 later. I have no doubts.
He's not in the injury report.
I’d guess he’s just getting a rest.
by Derek Markgraf on Jul 4, 2011 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
nice night here in carson
Wish y’all were here to keep me from getting beaten up.
by nimajneb on Jul 4, 2011 7:23 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Sounders are wearing 3rd strip Electricity because...
…Galaxy are wearing their 3rd strip tonight (its premiere) #MLS
and here I assumed that they just hated my eyeballs.
Sounders 'til I die
by SounderJunkie on Jul 4, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Based on current time...
…ESPN coverage of #LAGvSEA will cut in after #RSLvNE stoppage. Check ESPN3 for possible live coverage.
From SBI
Adam Serrano:
The Angel City Brigade just displayed an impressive banner ahead of the match. An LA Galaxy adorned Death Star shooting down the Space Needle. Impressive.
oh my gosh...the announcers have already started the Montero bashing....
grrrr
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
Is anybody else getting a weird buzzing sound on the audio?
It’s driving me crazy…
Sounders 'til I die
The ESPN TV broadcast.
Sounders 'til I die
by SounderJunkie on Jul 4, 2011 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing here
Was going to say you need a better audio system, but more than likely you have a great one and can hear stuff the rest of us don’t :)
AH LEVESQUE!
Gotta put that on frame and make Perk make a play.
Well..
You don’t really need to.. John Harkes hates the Sounders and especially Montero. That’s all you need to know.
ESPN generally hates anything that isn’t the east coast or LA.
Sounders 'til I die
by SounderJunkie on Jul 4, 2011 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Any good live streams?
ESPN3 is blurry for me
Check justin.tv
There’s a stream there.
by wyte_lightning on Jul 4, 2011 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
can check soccertvlive.net as well
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
Probably shouldnt go the crowd shots
When the crowd is boring
by ClosetCoug on Jul 4, 2011 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
ugh
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
I think Montero took it well
Keeper just guessed the right way.
by scottykimberly on Jul 4, 2011 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
They have already explained how poorly struck it was and made it very clear that any good keeper would have stopped it…
Sounders 'til I die
by SounderJunkie on Jul 4, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
One has to wonder
who the hell is making these decisions. Montero is not even remotely the best PK guy on the team!
Is Dave around?
Curious on your thoughts about Montero taking the PK.
Crummy take
The keeper was leaning before he took it blarrrghh
Oh Hurtado
Jeff Parke is laughing at you right now.
it didn't look like a particulary good PK strike .....and i HATE these announcers....
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
Too much momentum from Seattle.
Time for all of the Galaxy players to fall over.
Sounders 'til I die
This one is, but I counted 3 players on their knees at once.
Sounders 'til I die
by SounderJunkie on Jul 4, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
don't want to see any player down with a head injury
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
by LGoofus on Jul 4, 2011 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey..
we’re not the only ones!
Im not trying to find it from my phone
But 7500 did this during the World Cup last summer. Go to 7500 and search front page posts for Harkes.
by Brian Floyd on Jul 4, 2011 8:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Again the Sounders failing to capitalize on chances
And I’m left to worry that the other team will counter and find the net… It’s happened so many times.
The difference here
is that the Galaxy normally own the Sounders all the way around. To see the Highlighters control so much is positive.
Agreed
But the sting of Opening Night won’t go away.
by scottykimberly on Jul 4, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Like how great (umm...??) the Timbers are doing
Color me confused.
by wyte_lightning on Jul 4, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
typical
of ESPN to talk about random crap.
Hail Portland! (WTF)
Just like ESPN commentators to ignore an LA-SEA game between two GOOD teams and ramble on about Portland.
Apparently
being 8h in your conference isn’t playing like an expansion team! At least they’re better than….the other expansion team!
Follow me on the twitters @AlanHoffmann
Harkes really does not care for anything Seattle, does he?
i wish there wasn’t a delay as I’m having Arlo withdrawls
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
And let's be clear
Portland is NOT the “team with all the buzz.” They are a struggling expansion team whose charm is wearing off as they keep losing.
But they are hosting the ESPN MLS game of the week next week!
That means that on ESPN, they obviously have all the buzz.
Sounders 'til I die
by SounderJunkie on Jul 4, 2011 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
And they have supporters!
And an atmosphere! And….and….
(are trying to replicate Seattle’s success, is the phrase you’re looking for, Mr. Harkes.)
Follow me on the twitters @AlanHoffmann
Trying
They are trying. Must say I’m looking forward to seeing the atmosphere when the Sounders head south.
Follow me on the twitters @AlanHoffmann
I just noticed that montero doesn't have a cast on
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
Holy crap, you're right
Is this the first match without it??
by wyte_lightning on Jul 4, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
We're throwing in service from 30+ yards out and handing possession away
No creativity in LA’s half right now
ESPN: "He's definitely not offsides"
I just replayed it 3 times, he was offsides every time.
Sounders 'til I die
it seems we are really missing speed up front....
we’re playing decent defense…. things up front just seem a bit slow an disjointed….
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
i have no idea how that ended up as a reply .....i didn't know i hit a reply button anywhere! sorry
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
They drew that awsome line to show he was onsides...
…5 seconds before the pass was made.
Sounders 'til I die
by SounderJunkie on Jul 4, 2011 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Are they going to have
Alexi Lalas poop on the Sounders now?
Did Lalas just call the Galaxy the "biggest box office attraction" in MLS?
I don’t think so.
by Greg Pirkl Lives on Jul 4, 2011 8:40 PM PDT reply actions
He takes all the credit for signing Beckham
He kissing his own butt.
by Derek Markgraf on Jul 4, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
What we really need
is the announcing duo of John Harkes and John Madden.
ohh....i can't stand gus johnson's announcing.....blech....
gag a maggot off a gut wagon…..
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God that sounds awful.
Of course, it’s hard to top Harkes and the bowling announcer Rob Stone.
by Derek Markgraf on Jul 4, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
We also need
that Fox football robot changed into a soccer player.. you know, the one that stretches his neck and stuff.
how on earth did you find that tidbit of info out? cleatus??? really?
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
what on earth possessed you to even search for that???
that cracks me up
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by LGoofus on Jul 4, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He could fake injuries in the lower left corner of the screen
or pointlessly argue with a robot ref
by Philip Mueller on Jul 4, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Arlo made a good point on his twitter account
Agree, Perk off his line when he saved Montero pen. It seems you have to dive at the takers feet to get a re-take.
by wyte_lightning on Jul 4, 2011 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Completely true.
Which is why it will never come up on the ESPN halftime show.
Sounders 'til I die
by SounderJunkie on Jul 4, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
This adidas commercial kills me
There is no such thing as a last-second-goal in soccer. Sure, you can score late, but there are no “buzzer beaters”
There is in NCAA soccer.
Clocks count down.
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"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Jul 4, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Weird
Obviously I don’t watch college soccer. All through my playing time and my professional fanhood I’ve never seen it. Thanks for the tip.
by scottykimberly on Jul 4, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
NCAA for some reason wanted to make completely different rules.
On top of those differences, the referees aren’t the same as you’ll find in the state/tournament ladders. Different certification and promotion/demotion for them as well.
Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
by Scott Kessler on Jul 4, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the Brian Perk that shut out Celtic last year and played well vs Man Utd.
Albeit he was off of his line on the penalty save.
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"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank
His call woke me up
Excited over nothing
Oh hell yes.
by dba on Jul 4, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear Arlo,
Please, for the love of God and everything sacred.. please don’t ever leave us.
by Kohflot on Jul 4, 2011 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Amen.
sure wish i could synch the audio with 97.3 FM…
by Philip Mueller on Jul 4, 2011 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And speaking of wishes
I hope they start letting Arlo choose his own commercials starting next season.. so we don’t have to picture him wincing as he reads something from Dairy Queen.
?
Sponsors pay for those ads, sure they are lame but that’s how advertising works… whoever pays the bills chooses the ads
by Philip Mueller on Jul 4, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN FAIL #748
“When they initially evaluated Rickets about a week ago, they said he’d be out for 4 to 6 weeks, but now they are saying he’ll be back in 3 to 5.”
IT HURTS MY BRAIN!
Sounders 'til I die
by SounderJunkie on Jul 4, 2011 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Sounders are chasing the game right now.
I really hope they can settle down and get some possession.
Agreed
Feels that L.A. is controlling in control
Oh hell yes.
by dba on Jul 4, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Last five have been better
Buy we haven’t really threatened with it.
I could too
BUT there is a half hour left. At the pace LA was playing from 45-60, they will be knocking on the door at least once more.
by scottykimberly on Jul 4, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm not one to get nit-picky about Montero, but is he playing a tad sluggish tonight?
he just seems a step or two off for some reason and out of sync….. don’t get me wrong, I love Fredy and I know he has a style of play all his own….
Life's what happens while you're making other plans
The cast?
It took him time to adjust to the cast. Perhaps he has to adjust to not having it.
Meant to reply here.
by Derek Markgraf on Jul 4, 2011 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
It's like they have posters of Juan Pablo Angel
hanging up in their rooms.
If they knew anything about Angel
He’s probably upset that he was left off Colombia’s Copa America squad.
by Derek Markgraf on Jul 4, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Just me, or who wants
some Fucito speed right now? Levesque looks like a pizza delivery guy in the speed category.
He touched the ball! It must have been great!
I’m pretty sure they’re contractually obligated to mention it.
by wyte_lightning on Jul 4, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah
Way too far, but still “great” since Beckham kicked it.
by scottykimberly on Jul 4, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't like this
With Donovan and Beckham on the ball…
Is it really whipped cream?
seems like shaving cream would be too slippery
by Philip Mueller on Jul 4, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish that was
Gerard Pique instead of Pat Noonan…
Noonan has looked pretty good so far.
Old and slow, but still serviceable.
Friberg "Way too heavy"
Beckham “Great ball”
"Crack!" "Aboink!"
It’s like Mel Blanc is calling the game.
Huge set piece here
May be our last opportunity
I think Beckham and Donovan have whistles on them
When they want the call, they get it.
by scottykimberly on Jul 4, 2011 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Nope
not too many Seattle options in the box.. Harky said so. But don’t tune this game out yet when LA gets the ball!
bleh
i did not get my entertainment value out of this game than the RSL – NE game
It's
a point and no one’s hurt against the Galaxy at the HDC.
i'm not
complaining over the point. I just didn’t find it exciting like the earlier game.
It still ended up a exciting game
i mean it could been another 0-0 game like this one with 11 guys still on the field for both teams.
well i got the exciting
MLS game fix in cause i’ll be missing the other team that should be not be named vs seattle next Sunday cause I’ll be in Spokane visiting family.
Sad that we didnt pick up ground on LA
A point is decent knowing that we played LA on the road, but still, I felt like we should have won that game. Man…Montero is such a great free kick taker, why isn’t he a great PK taker?
Free kicks you don't have to worry so much about telegraphing your intent
by Philip Mueller on Jul 4, 2011 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
True, but if he can kick his penalty kick in the upper half of the frame, it's nearly impossible for the goalie to save since they dive
I know it’s more risky because there’s a greater chance of hitting it off target, but Montero’s spot-on on his free kicks, so it would be cool to see him be able to do that on PKs as well.
I believe Montero’s like…0/2 on PK kicks so far? I remember him missing one last year as well.
i missed
one against the 0-1 loss to NE in 09 at home.
Wow 0/3 is awful
Evans for permanent PK kicker (when he’s on the field)?
it doesn't
look as bad since its spread over 3 seasons. Now 0-3 in a single season now that’s bad.
A point on the road against a top tier team is always a good result.
No matter how easily it feels we could have had more.
Now with more lemon bars!
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