Not much to say this time. If consistency is something which is appreciated at the professional level, then let's simply ask USSF to demand the officials read from the same playbook. As a USSF official, I know it is emphasized (consistency across officials, that is), but I am also aware of the large disparity between officials at the same level.
Do I have a point? I do. The players need to adapt to the style of a particular referee and the referee needs to use his common sense to apply the Laws of the Game fairly to the players. Am I suggesting the ejection of Montano was inconsistent? To the way in which the game was being played, a bit. Does the two footed tackle by Shea on Riley later demand a second yellow? More than likely. Did the game NEED the ejection? Sure didn't seem like it. Again, from my interpretation of the match to that point.
Am I biased as a Sounders fan? Yes, but I try to be objective and saved this post until I watched the replay of the match. The reaction from Montano was not appropriate yet neither was the initial tackle from Shea. Miguel did not get up and throw a punch, a shove, etc. If the blow did, in fact, hit Shea in the head, then a red is required. If it didn't and Shea was embellishing (which we all know players are apt to do), then a caution would've sufficed. The fact that the incident took place in front of the bench didn't help matters (for Montano).
Prediction league update:
Troy and I both picked up points this week, (2 a piece, Troy for result and score, me for two goal scorers).
Troy: 21
Jonathon: 19
KP: 17
Maybe Estrada will travel to D.C. and make us proud?
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