There is a starting role up for grabs, at least in the early going, in the Right Midfield. Also, the Sounders have plenty of issues with their depth and cover, particularly at LM and RB, while it is likely that a Center back goes to the IL, or just gets cut, but this match is about more than mere roster space.
It is the continuation of a legacy of soccer in America that actually stetches back more than a single generation. It is a rivalry game, regardless of status as a pre-season tuneup, or as a friendly. The Portland Timbers faithful hate Seattle Sounders and the Seattle Sounders supporters laugh at a club that has struggled for trophies.
Tonight though, the MATCH is a bit secondary. First off all tickets sold are for charity. Secondly is the news that the Union is willing to strike.
But tonight, the Sounders look to pass average MLS attendance for a preseason match, when stars aren't likely to see more than a half. If you aren't there, you can catch glimpses on KONG 6/16, or on live blogs on Sounders FC.com, or Seattle Times, or at Prost Amerika.
Here today, we provide your place for instant analysis and dreams of when soccer in American isn't fliriting with Russian Roulette.
| Montero | ||||
| Ljungberg | ||||
| Zakuani | Souter | |||
| Vagenas | ||||
| Alonso | ||||
| Gonzalez | Evans | |||
| Hurtado | Marshall | |||
| Keller |
That's the Sounders starting lineup. Your commentary to follow