nate-sturgis Stories - Sounder At Heart
Statistics Update, Battle for Depth in Sounders Rotation
So we know the record of the team (4 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw including the two "reserve" matches). It isn't great, nor does it suck. Over a 30 game season it would mean a MUCH worse defense, a slightly better offense and 48 points on the table. But MLSpreseason isn't about records, is any...
Sanna's brace reminds Sounders fans of presence
There isn't a ton you can take away from the first pre-season match/friendly/whatever. Sure it is nice to win, even if it is only 3-2. Certainly the Sounders lineup was stacked with Substitutes, Reserves and Trialists. In fact only 3 Starters saw time (Marshall, Alonso and Evans) and Evans was...
Leo Gonzalez - Answering the Left Back Dilemma
When the season started we were all surprised that Zach Scott was the starting left back. A role and position that he had clearly earned, and every match he answered that call. He was gritty and determined, a strong defensive presence and not quite what Sigi wanted. Coach tried Nate Sturgis there...
Rest of the Reserves - Graham, Scott, Sturgis, King
Now we start entering the realm of players with playing time. Of guys that may have value to other clubs in trade, and quite possibly seeing the guy that Philadelphia takes in the Expansion Draft later this month. This collection of players are in two sets. The first set are two USL Sounders, and...
At the Quakes - this isn't supposed to be easy
Seattle travels down to the Bay Area to face San Jose for the third match this season with the Heritage Cup on the line, while many would think this is a match made for victory it is not. What it is is an average home team hosting an average road team. While victory is necessary to continue...
That's one Tired Work Crew
After another US Open Cup Qualifier win on Tuesday Sounders look to end their league match draw streak at four and pick up three points with a win over Sigi's old club. Sounders fans can take solace in the fact that Columbus has an even rougher schedule as they played at home Wednesday and wore...
What's the point in a tie? - updated
Well, simply it is one point on the table. My guest ratings are up at Prost Amerika. They may cause a little controversy for a 2-2 draw. My recommendations for Man of the Match would be Riley, Jaqua, Montero and Keller. All four were key to getting the road point. Sounders currently with an...
No Riley, No Sturgis, No Ljungberg, No Eylander
Sometimes all the best data you can get is rendered irrelevant. Guessing at the starting 18 and 11 is now purely guessing. Three starters are out, the back up keeper is on the IR and there is still the Montero/Seba situation. The DP has a significant migraine and did not travel. Sigi gets a...
Life Without Riley
If James Riley is a hothead I don't know. What I do know is that he was Red Carded, and earned two yellows and fines in the last two weeks for his violent conduct on the pitch. What I also know is that due to the tactics that Coach Schmid employs concerning Riley and Brad Evans, this week's game...
Steve Zakuani - No First Team, No Second Team, JustSounders
When he starts Sounders FC wins, OK maybe that's a little bit of my own personal hyperbole, but he did start last Saturday against the San Jose Earthquakes. The number one pick out of Akron also scored, and was credited with the secondary assist on the Brad Evans goal. Steve now has 2 goals and 2...
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