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Seattle Sounders FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes May 7, 2016 路 CenturyLink Field
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Sounders FC (3-4-1, 10 points) continues its homestand on the Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field to take on the San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-3, 15 points) on Saturday evening. Last Saturday, the Rave Green eked out a 1-0 win on a late goal by Jordan Morris. The first-year Homegrown Player has netted a goal in each of the past three matches.
The Earthquakes are coming off a 1-1 draw on the road at the Philadelphia Union last Saturday. Prior to that match, the Earthquakes won two of their past three matches – 2-0 win vs. New York Red Bulls, 1-0 win vs. Sporting KC and a 3-1 loss at Portland. San Jose holds the 10-6-3 advantage in league play against Seattle.
DID YOU KNOW??? Forward Jordan Morris is the seventh player in club history to score in three consecutive league matches. Obafemi Martins (4), Fredy Montero (3) and Clint Dempsey (2) have all accomplished the feat multiple times, while Chad Barrett, Lamar Neagle and Blaise Nfuko did it once apiece. Morris reached the mark last Saturday, as he scored the game-winner against Columbus Crew SC in the 88th minute. On April 23, Morris scored the Rave Green’s lone goal in a 3-1 loss after netting his first professional goal in a 2-1 over the Philadelphia Union on April 16.
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MATCHDAY STORYLINES Radio Play-by-Play Commentator Matt Johnson tells you his three storylines to follow in tonight’s match vs. the San Jose Earthquakes. Capitalize on the momentum It was only one goal and it was only one game, but when a team wins one late like the Sounders did last week it can have a profound effect on the squad moving forward. I’m looking for Jordan Morris’ goal in the 88th minute vs. Columbus to propel the home team to another good result this weekend against San Jose. If we can get to the point of drawing a line through the Colorado match (a horse racing term that simply means the bad result/ performance was a one off) then we are looking at a very productive April where the Rave Green went 3-1-1. The collective exhale either after the goal and the final whistle blown by referee Juan Guzman can propel the team for an even better May. Also, that it was Jordan Morris scoring his third goal in his third game can also help the team relax as they all see that the young man is starting to develop that killer instinct in front of goal.
The health of the team is turning to a positive The injury list early this season was significant and shouldn’t be downplayed.
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The Sounders started to pile up games in a category that you don’t want anything to do with: missed games due to injury. Brad Evans had a shoulder. Erik Friberg had a strained knee ligament. In the past couple weeks, it’s been Clint Dempsey, Nelson Valdez and Andreas Ivanschitz. Starters, key members, and leaders missing. Nelson Valdez and Friberg were on the bench last week and didn’t suffer any setbacks. Evans is back 100% and we are only waiting on Ivanschitz and his thigh strain, which wasn’t considered serious. Point is, the team is going to be as healthy this weekend as they were coming out of training camp. Knock on wood, but if they can get through Saturday healthy you’ll be looking at a full squad for Sigi Schmid to pick from headed to Frisco to face FC Dallas and the upcoming road swings at the end of May.
Where is Wondo? It is a question that unfortunately we have to ask two-three times a year. Chris Wondolowski is amazing. He can put you to sleep for long periods of a match then show up right where he needs to be and hit you with a dagger. The man
from Chico State has seven goals in nine matches this year. Say that to yourself; seven in nine. Last year he had 16. He tallied 14 in 2014 and 27 in 2012. His run from 2010-2012 is historical stuff, and with his start this year it doesn’t look like he’s slowing down. Sigi has told me numerous times that “you have to be aware of him, but more importantly where he is.” There is a difference. He is not going to blast one from 22. He is going to tap one in from three yards out. Brad Evans and Chad Marshall have to have their heads on a swivel to make sure that Wondolowski’s presence is always accounted for. San Jose has scored 12 goals this year and Wondo has seven of them. Not to sound obvious, but if he can be shut down the chances for three more points and another move up the table is very probable.
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No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 23 24 25 29 31 33 39 80 91 99
Name Tyler Miller Clint Dempsey Brad Evans Tyrone Mears Jimmy Ockford Osvaldo Alonso Cristian Roldan Erik Friberg Herculez Gomez Aaron Kovar Michael Farfan Jordan Morris Chad Marshall Dylan Remick Nelson Valdez Darwin Jones Nathan Sturgis Zach Scott Charlie Lyon Andreas Ivanschitz Stefan Frei Tony Alfaro Rom谩n Torres Damion Lowe Joevin Jones Oalex Anderson Victor Mansaray Oniel Fisher Andy Craven
Pos. Height Weight Age GK 6-4 195 23 F 6-1 170 33 M/D 6-1 170 30 D 5-11 163 33 D 6-1 185 23 M 5-11 155 30 M 5-8 165 20 M 5-11 154 30 F 5-10 160 34 M 5-10 155 22 M 5-19 160 27 F 6-0 185 21 D 6-4 190 31 D 6-0 165 24 F 5-10 160 32 F 5-10 175 24 M 5-10 160 28 D 5-11 175 34 GK 6-2 215 24 M 6-0 180 32 GK 6-3 195 29 D 6-2 190 22 D 6-2 195 30 D 6-3 175 21 D 5-11 160 24 F 5-8 155 20 F 5-11 180 19 M/D 5-9 155 24 F 5-11 167 24
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 27 28 30 32 33 35 38 49 91
Name David Bingham Kofi Sarkodie Jordan Stewart Marvell Wynne Victor Bernardez Shea Salinas Cordell Cato Chris Wondolowski Matias Perez Garcia Innocent Mark Sherrod Adam Jahn Kip Colvey Chad Barrett Shaun Francis Clarence Goodson Tommy Thompson Steven Lenhart Quincy Amarikwa Fatai Alashe Andrew Tarbell Anibal Godoy Andres Imperiale Marc Pelosi Bryan Meredith Matheus Silva Simon Dawkins Alberto Quintero
Pos. Height Weight Age GK 6-2 189 26 D 5-9 165 25 D/M 6-0 186 34 D 5-9 186 29 D 6-2 211 33 M 5-10 162 29 M 5-9 154 23 F 6-0 165 33 M 5-5 173 31 F 5-8 146 26 F 6-3 195 25 F 6-3 201 25 D 5-10 162 22 F 5-11 185 31 D 6-0 156 29 D 6-4 180 33 M 5-7 154 20 F 6-1 195 29 F 5-9 180 28 M 6-0 170 22 GK 6-3 194 22 M 6-0 165 26 D 6-1 172 29 M 6-0 170 21 GK 6-2 209 26 M 6-2 198 19 M 5-10 160 28 M 5-6 143 28
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MARCH BEGIN. THE STARTING XI IS READY. Delta is proud to kick off the season as the presenting partner of the Starting XI. Here’s to another raving season.
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What is THE NINETY? THE NINETY, located at 406 Occidental Avenue S., is a cultural hub of soccer and a gathering place for all soccer fans to celebrate the world’s game.
What type of events are held at THE NINETY? Be on the lookout for new events every week! We will host radio shows and podcasts, Sounders FC player autograph sessions, chalk talks, speaker series and more. THE NINETY is also open before every home match and hosts away match viewing parties while the team is on the road. Follow along at #TheNINETY and check our calendar frequently to plan your next visit!
Come Saturday for a pre-match party ahead of Sounders FC’s home clash with the San Jose Earthquakes. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. PT, with beer available for purchase and a portion of the proceeds benefitting the club’s community partners. Fans can enjoy the MLS action on TV or take on fellow supporters in FIFA 16 before the CenturyLink Field gates open at 5:30 p.m. PT.
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2016 MLS REGULAR SEASON STATS UNF POS Player
GP
13 F Jordan Morris
8
GS MIN
G
A SHT SOG FC/FS OFF CK
C/E
14 D Chad Marshall
8
8 720 2 0 7 4 5/8 0 0 1/0
23 M Andreas Ivanschitz 7
7 588 1 3 11 7 3/11 2 37 2/0
7 604 3 0 11 7 6/6 3 0 0/0
6 M Osvaldo Alonso
8
8 720 1 0 13 4 15/20 0 0 2/0
2 F Clint Dempsey
7
7 618 1 0 27 5 10/10 2 0 1/0
7 M Cristian Roldan
8
7 687 0 1 5 0 3/12 1 0 0/0
24 GK Stefan Frei
7
7 630 0 0 0 0 0/1 0 0 1/0
4 D Tyrone Mears
7
7 630 0 0 1 0 5/5 0 0 1/0
33 D Joevin Jones
8
6 545 0 0 3 1 10/3 0 0 2/0
3 D Brad Evans
5
5 445 0 0 3 0 2/2 0 0 1/1
16 F Nelson Valdez
6
4 356 0 0 6 3 4/9 5 0 1/0
20 D Zach Scott
4
3 290 0 0 0 0 3/7 0 0 1/0
39 F Oalex Anderson
7
2 218 0 0 6 2 3/8 0 0 0/0
11 M Aaron Kovar
6
3 207 0 0 6 3 3/2 0 5 0/0
15
5
2 197
D Dylan Remick
0
0
1
0
2/2
0
0
1/0
9 F Herculez Gomez 4
2 184 0 0 7 4 4/4 0 5 0/0
1 GK Tyler Miller
1 90 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0
1
8 M Erik Friberg
3
1 83 0 0 0 0 3/0 0 1 2/0
91 D Oniel Fisher
1
1 41 0 0 0 0 2/1 0 0 0/1
17 F Darwin Jones
1
0 14 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0/0
Team totals
8
8 720
Opponent totals
8
8 720
8
4 107 40 83/117 13
10 12 107 42 117/83
8
48
15/2
35
19/1
GP-games played; GS-games started; MIN-minutes; G-goals; A-assists; P-points; SHT-shots; SOG-shots on goal; FC/FS-fouls committed/fouls suffered; CK-corner kicks; OFF-offsides; C/E-cautions/ejections GAME-WINNING GOALS: Morris (2), Dempsey (1) GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Ivanschitz (2) PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: None
SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING UNF POS
Player
24
GK
Stefan Frei
7
7
GK
Tyler Miller
1
1
1
GP GS MIN
SHTS SV GA GAA
PG PA W-L-D SO
630
38
30
8
1.14
2
3
3-3-1
2
90
4
2
2
2.00
0
0
0-1-0
0
Team totals
8
8
720
42
32
10
1.25
2
3
3-4-1
2
Opponent totals
8
8
720
40
32
8
1.00
0
0
4-3-1
1
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