Sounders Lose in New Enlgand
Seattle had a 1 goal lead mid way through the second half but gave up three goals to the New England Revolution in a 12 minute span to lose on the road 1-3.
The loss ended the Sounders 9-game unbeaten streak that dated back to July.
Steve Zakuani returned to the starting lineup and put the Rave Green up in the 59th thanks to assists by James Riley and Alvaro Fernandez. Read more
welcome back freddie, welcome back 3 points, the beer report.
i actually wrote this last night, but didn’t hit “publish” and just noticed… let’s just say the synapses weren’t firing much late night, and even less so this morning. ugh… oh well, here we go.
i haven’t had the time for my last haircut to grow out, but here we go again… great clips here i come as the sounders put on a first half clinic and we took down NE 3-0. not to take the luster off a great game and great result, but i am a little afraid that it was a bit more of a case of NE being really crap vs us being really good. still, you have to take advantage of those games and we did. Read more
Sounders Return to Winning Ways, 3-0
The Sounders celebrate Leo Gonzalez's goal (Getty Images)
Seattle scored 3 first half goals on Saturday Night to defeat New England. It was the Sounders first win at Qwest Field since April 17th.
Sounders FC (4-5-3, 15 pts) got on the scoreboard in the 5th minute when Leo Gonzalez scored his first MLS goal on a beautiful left-footed volley after collecting a pass from Steve Zakuani. The shot deftly bent around Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth to the back post and started the momentum for the Rave Green.
19 minutes later, Fredy Montero‘s fast throw-in to Brad Evans set up a cross to Zakuani, who launched a blast from the 15 yards out that snuck under the cross bar to put Sounders FC up 2-0. It was a play that Sounders announcer, Arlo White, described as “Champagne Football”. Read more
New England @ SSFC – 7:30pm
It’s time for payback. A team who took both matches in 2009 is here, and we’re looking to party. New England comes in a damaged team, having lost yet another keeper this season. Former USL Sounder keeper Preston Burpo was lost for the rest of the year when he broke his leg in two places last weekend. Matt Reis, who has been on the disabled list since April is back active, but his off season surgery to both his left shoulder and left knee may not have him starting. Read more
Sounders Squander Road Points
Fredy Montero scored his 12th goal of the season, but the Sounders couldn't get 3 points
Despite getting an early goal from Fredy Montero, the Sounders head home from New England with zero points.
Montero launched a 35 yard shot in the 6th minute that silenced the Gillette Stadium crowd as the Sounders (9-7-11, 38) for the first half. Seattle, however, gave up 2 second half goals to the Revolution- both by Shalrie Joseph- one a penalty kick in the 51st, the second- a header in the 87th.
Scoring Summary:
SEA – Fredy Montero (unassisted) 6
NE – Shalrie Joseph (penalty kick) 51
NE – Shalrie Joseph (Jeff Larentowicz, Wells Thompson) 87
New England Revolution (4-4-2): Matt Reis (GK), Jay Heaps, Emmanuel Osei, Darrius Barnes, Kevin Alston, Wells Thompson, Shalrie Joseph, Jeff Larentowicz, Sainey Nyassi (Kenny Mansally 66), Steve Ralston © (Kheli Dube 21), Edgaras Jankauskas (Pat Phelan 69)
Substitutes Not Used: Brad Knighton (GK), Nico Colaluca, Amaechi Igwe, Chris Tierney
STATS: Shots 13; Shots on Goal 5; Saves 2; Corner Kicks 5; Offsides 1; Fouls Committed 13
Seattle Sounders FC (4-4-2): Kasey Keller (GK) ©, Leo Gonzalez (Stephen King 90), Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Tyrone Marshall, James Riley, Steve Zakuani (Roger Levesque 69), Osvaldo Alonso, Brad Evans, Freddie Ljungberg, Fredy Montero, Nate Jaqua
Substitutes Not Used: Terry Boss (GK), Patrick Ianni, Peter Vagenas, Tyson Wahl
STATS: Shots 5; Shots on Goal 3; Saves 2; Corner Kicks 4; Offsides 2; Fouls Committed 10
Misconduct Summary:
SEA – Nate Jaqua (caution) 92+
Referee: Steven Depiero
Referee’s Assistants: Joe Fletcher (SAR), Thomas Supple (JAR)
Fourth Official: Lee Suckle
Time of Game: 1:51
Weather: Partly Cloudy and 54 degrees
Attendance: 15,961
Match 27: @ New England Revolution Preview
Seattle travels to New England for the first time as they start a 3-Game “Road Trip”.
The Sounders (9-6-11, 38pts) are in the midst of a Playoff Race and find themselves in a tie with with the Rapids of Colorado for 3rd place in the West (5th Place overall) as they play at Gillette Stadium on Saturday.
New England, as well, find themselves with 2 games in hand and 34 points in the East- which would be the 8th, and final, Playoff spot. Read more
ok, i have calmed down
just a bit.
not sure i am going to wait overnight to post again. i think it is a needed stress release, especially after a loss. so as a result, i kept waking up last night with things to say or post or bitch about. and now, after waking up, changing a ridiculously stinky diaper, feeding the dog, going on a safari with my 3 year old… well i can’t remember any of it. but i am sure it was pulitzer prize quality.
to quote keller from last night “some guys gotta grow up”. how true that is. we had a new guy sitting with us last night who is a massive montero fan. when he told me that montero is the best player we have, i think my lack of poker face said it all, and that started the conversation. he asked me where i thought we would be without him. and you know what? it is a totally valid question. of course montero is the team leader in goals, and i can’t deny that, but there is this lack of maturity in his play that drives me nuts. you can just tell that he thinks he is great. what the hell is up with two colored shoes? there are about 5 players in the world that can justify the audacity to wear two different colored shoes. it says to me “i am so great, and i am going to score a hat trick on you”. well that would be all good and fine if indeed he would score a hat trick, but alas, it didn’t happen.
so then the pk happened. Read more
Schmid, Montero, Keller Post Game Quotes
Sounders FC vs. New England Revolution Post Game Comments
Sounders FC Coach Sigi Schmid
General Comments: “This was obviously a disappointing game. When you play at home you want to win. I thought we carried the game, but at the end of the day you have to score goals. If you don’t score you don’t win. You need to score goals.”
On offense: “We had two or three clear opportunities. Guys had a little extra wiggle when they hit it. We keep wanting to beat the guy and get the shot rather than take the shot when we have some space.” Read more
Sounders Drop to Revolution, 0-1
Steve Zakuani & The Sounders were stifled by the Revs (MLSnet)
Seattle returned to Qwest Field after 3 consecutive road games but was unable to walk away with any points against the Revolution.
New England (7-6-6, 27 points) got on board in the 21st minute on a goal by Shalrie Joseph.
The Sounders had multiple chances in the first half by Patrick Ianni, Nate Jaqua, and Steve Zakuani- all to no avail.
But Fredy Montero- had the best opportunity of them all. In the 44th minute Montero drew a foul in the box. The Penalty Kick opportunity hit under the crossbar and bounced down without crossing the line. Read more
Match 22: New England Revolution Preview
The Sounders meet the Revolution for the first time ever on Thursday evening as New England travels to play in Qwest Field. The match also marks Seattle’s return to the XBox Pitch after playing the past three matches on the road. [Buy tickets from Season Ticket Holders]
Sounders FC and their 32 points (8-5-8) sit in second place in the West with a 1-point lead over LA. The Revolution come to the Emerald City with 24 points and a 6-6-6 record needing some road points to elevate their 5th place standing in the East.
Here’s a quick look at the stats for the two clubs… Read more
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