Another late goal injected drama into the Sounders’ 2-1 loss to Vancouver Friday, but the club’s lack of finishing over the first 89 minutes meant Fredy Montero’s brace stood up for the 2-1 triumph.
Author: Andrew Harvey
Andrew Harvey
A lifelong student of soccer whose passion for it outstrips his ability, Harvey is happy to return to the Cascadian mecca of The Beautiful Game. A Seattle native, Harvey was lured into the field of sports media by the high salaries and fast cars that are all too commonplace for sportswriters. As a student at Carleton (MN.) College, he worked as a writer, broadcaster and producer for the sports information department. Harvey graduated from Carleton magna cum laude in history and theatre in 2015. Harvey also worked for the North American Soccer League’s Minnesota United FC, contributing to televised broadcasts from the control room. After completing an internship with Sportspress Northwest, he covers the Sounders and UW men’s basketball as well as contributing coverage on the Seahawks and Mariners.
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Fredy Montero is still the leading goal-scorer in Seattle Sounders history. Seattle will be busy corraling its friend-turned-foe at BC Place Friday.
After four years of backing up Hope Solo, the best goalkeeper in women’s soccer history, Haley Kopmeyer will assume primary duties for the Seattle Reign when its season begins Saturday.
Nicolas Lodeiro scored what seemed to be a game-winner late against San Jose, but a defensive blunder in the final seconds cost Seattle two points on the road in a 1-1 draw.
A second-choice, emergency back line held expansion franchise Atlanta United to its first goal-less night of the season, but a lack of offensive conversion cost the Sounders three points at home Friday.
Massive home crowds. Expensive players. Joint NFL ownership. Seattle Sounders and Atlanta United share a similar profile as expansion teams when the teams meet at 7 p.m. Friday at the Clink.
The Sounders played to a 1-1 draw against Club Necaxa of Mexico’s Liga MX Saturday. The match was a chance for coach Brian Schmetzer to test some of his younger players who have not seen time in league play.
Despite his small frame and lack of breakaway speed, Harry Shipp has quickly integrated into an offense that will cause opponents distress. Shipp scored on a re-direct in the home opener..
Only three times in MLS history has the Cup champion won the title the following year. The Sounders are looking to become the fourth, but many challenges, both emotional and logistical, await.
Despite looking outmatched for much of Saturday, the Sounders twice scored late to manage a point on the road against the Montreal Impact.