These last two games have been so confusing. In one, Sounders look like world beaters. In the next, same lineup, they have no strategy other than “blast in long balls and pray.” It is befuddling. And so, in order to make sense of it all, I have invited my dear friend The Magic 8-Ball...
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What a game, huh? They wanted to do it for O’Brian White and Steve Zakuani, and they did it in style. We’ll have more Go Sounders thoughts later — and I hope you’ll be patient and come back — but for now here are the official game notes and quotes. (Be sure to read...
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It’s after work hours on the east coast, which probably means we’ll be hearing about Mullan’s punishment tomorrow, not today. As we wait, here are a few links to articles that may make you think. First, from MLSSoccer.com, the official site for MLS, published today. Which, you will note, is before the Mullan punishment...
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Fact: Rapids player Brian Mullan gave Sounder Steve Zakuani a compound leg fracture with a really horrific tackle. And I think that most Sounders fans feel that the appropriate punishment for Mullan would be a one-way trip to a Siberian steppe, or, barring that, a suspension for as long as Zakuani is out of...
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If you’d like to send cards or good wishes, here’s how to do it: Tweet Steve @stevezakuani11 with the hash tag #forZakuani. (Also, Mauro Rosales would like to get #11 trending, so if you tweet, use that hash tag too.)
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I laughed! I cried! I analyzed hairstyles and giggled at Mauro Rosales’ soul patch! Seriously, though, after tonight, I have decided that the only way I’m going to get through this season is by treating Sounders matches not as games but as dramatic performances. (Kasey and Co. falling on their butts at critical moments...
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First thing: You know what really, really pisses me off about the whole Blaise Nkufo situation? Sounders could have spent the entire preseason training someone else to be The Target Forward. Someone like, say, O’Brian White? Someone who, if he had been thus trained in the preseason, might now have the self-confidence and chemistry...
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So. A 3-1 win against the reigning MLS Cup champs, which almost (but not quite) makes up for the weekend’s humiliation against our expansion team arch-rivals. Well, actually, it’s not even close. But the win is still nice. And I’ll probably stop my post-Portland sobbing soon. And I’m pretty sure you have me to...
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The 2011 MLS Schedule is here! It’s time to start making your flight arrangements and planning your vacations. Highlighted by 5 appearances on ESPN or ESPN2 and the four Cascadia Cup derby Matches, the Sounders will host 17 MLS matches in 2011. The most interesting for fans in the Northwest will probably be when...
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From: Laurie to: Mike, Yamsmos Subject: Baldomero Toledo Just found a group on Facebook entitled “Baldomero Toledo is a C*nt.” This is the kind of things you get posts on when you invite me into your blog. Just fyi. Laurie According to Joshua Mayers at the Seattle Times, Baldomero Toledo is the head referee...
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