Opening Statement: Seattle handles Philly easily in league opener

Quick question: Do either of these teams own a white jersey? I had a hard time distinguishing between the two sides on my 32 inch standard def rig. It definitely doesn't help that I am, in fact, color blind...and no, that doesn't mean I only see in black and white.

Anyway, would I call it an impressive win for Seattle? No. Especially since they had 36,000 fans screaming for them in the rain while Philly played short-handed for most of the game. But at times the Sounders were impressive. Their first goal, especially, stands out for me. Seattle ran that little overlap from Ljunberg to Zakuani about five or six times in the first half and it worked perfectly on the goal. Zakuani crushed it across goal to an open Brad Evans who slid it past poor Chris Seitz.


After watching the match, I don't love Philly's chances this season. Sure, they looked okay in back and ya they had one or two chances and just didn't capitalize. But there is no rhyme or reason to what they were doing. Like, what's up with trying to go over the top when you have Moreno and Le Toux playing up front? Neither of those dudes are speed demons.

Not too much to say about last night's game except it looked good for MLS having a packed stadium in pouring rain and luckily for The Union that's their only trip to Qwest Field this regular season. They looked tight and messy.

Seattle 2 - 0 Philly