Sounders & Whitecaps End in Scoreless Draw
The Sounders traveled north to take on the Whitecaps in British Columbia and walked away with scoreless draw.
Game Summary
BURNABY, British Columbia – The Seattle Sounders FC are now 3-1-1 in preseason play after a scoreless draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday afternoon at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium.
The Sounders FC came out aggressive in the offensive third early in the game but could not score a goal.
The Sounders were whistled for six offsides in the first half, putting a halt to several scoring opportunities, including a header by Steve Zakuani in the 15th minute that found the back of the net. In the 27th minute, Freddie Ljungberg beat Vancouver’s defense on the left side of the box but was also ruled offsides.
Seattle tried to score late with a couple great opportunities. Mike Seamon, the club’s second-round draft pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft, had a chance in the 94th minute along with midfielder Stephen King. Both shots were deflected away from the goal by Vancouver defenders.
The Seattle Sounders FC return home to face the Portland Timbers in a preseason match on Thursday, March 11th at 6 p.m. on the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field.
Scoring Summary:
Seattle Sounders FC starting lineup – Kasey Keller, James Riley (Zach Scott 87), Jhon Kennedy Hurtado (Jeff Parke 73), Tyrone Marshall, Leo Gonzalez (Tyson Wahl 73), Sanna Nyassi (David Estrada 63), Nathan Sturgis (Peter Vagenas 78), Osvaldo Alonso (Stephen King 78), Steve Zakuani (Mike Fucito 63), Fredy Montero (Mike Seamon 83) and Freddie Ljungberg (Kevin Souter 83).
Substitutes Not Used: Derby Carillo, Jamel Wallace, Lamar Neagle and Ellis McLoughlin.
TOTAL SHOTS: 4; FOULS: 2; OFFSIDES: 9; CORNER KICKS: 6; SAVES: 2
Misconduct Summary:
Vancouver Whitecaps – Cornelius Stewart (caution) 9
Vancouver Whitecaps – Takashi Hirano (caution) 60
Attendance: 3,895
Time of Game: 90 minutes
Weather: Clear, 55 degrees
