I have mixed feelings about the game on Saturday. Glad to have the boys home (and subsequently grab beers with the Tribe). Distressed that I actually have something to do in Bellingham after the match.
Why distressed you ask? After last Thursday's match, having successfully exited Qwest Field at 9.15pm, I arrived in my garage at 12.45am. This would be the third such occasion of taking more than three hours to complete an 80 minute drive.
If there is a reason why I would consider not getting season tickets next year, it isn't the officiating so many fans have lined up to scream is biased and poor. Nor is it the lack of finishing from our lads and match results which follow. It would be the lack of a convenient alternative to sitting in traffic to get to and from Qwest. Why spend four and half hours in traffic for ninety minutes of footy? I can get a sixer of Bud Light for the same price as one at Qwest and watch the game in my skivs at home.
Looking at the upcoming Toronto match, we play another team who is as inconsistent as Seattle. Toronto hasn't won two league matches in a row since June 11 and gave Sacha Kljestan his first two goals of the year last week along with having one shot on goal against Chivas. How does this bode for Seattle? Who knows? I am not in the habit of making predictions based on streaks, what if's or gut feelings.
However, as Seattle's last home performance was embarrassing and they should've left Houston with a win instead of a draw (though I am certainly thankful for the point), they may come out with something to prove. I'd be happy if they'd prove they know where the back of the net is. Assuming both Freds are going to start, as well as Marshall in the back, I'd say our chances of getting a much needed victory Saturday stand somewhere in the 75 - 80% range. But as we all know, I love playing the roulette so percentages don't mean much to me.
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