Negative town

The fact that we have picked up a few points lately has really seemed to have picked up the spirits of the Sounders fans.  All the bloggers, forums, articles, and other media that I have read lately has been much more upbeat than before the World Cup/All Start breaks.  However, I do not want to talk about positives, why? cause I am afraid.

We have looked better for sure but there are still several things I am worried about.  Every game lately we have had to have 2 or more desperation saves or slide tackles to prevent a goal (or a sweet opportunity).  Maybe it was my bliss of the inaugural season but I don't really this as much last year.  Maybe we miss "El Presidente" more than I thought we would.  (This hurts to say) Parke is getting better back there and him and Ianni have started to form some unity back there (wait that was too positive).  We have really 2 players who have gotten the club turned around - Keller and Montero - they  both have stepped up their game a ton and that has been the difference in my opinion (you could make this 3 if you put in the absence of Ljundberg).  However I think we need more out of other folks.  Nyassi has played well at times but I think we can do better.  Sturgis is doing the best he can but....well just but.  Zak has faded into the woodwork.  Yes, I hear you all now, "El Flaco, El Flaco"  2 substitution appearances does not make a player.  He should start today with Zak not making the trip so hopefully we'll see more.  That said he does look like we have a winner (darn, positive again).

On to the prediction - I see the Sounders getting a 2  - 0 win today at the Home Depot center (well...can't be to negative).  Goals will come from Montero and Blaise (he has to get one).  El Flaco will get one assist and Ozzie will get the other.  Oh, and Keller has an great save after the first goal cause the boys have their usual laps in attention (yes negative again).

I'll be looking for the Chivas Girls (If you need more explanation be sure to listen to the podcast by my co -bloggers Jonathan and Troy).

BTW - some good shots of the Houston game here (this one I like cause it looks like the moment Robinson realizes he just screwed the pooch) http://www.flickr.com/photos/janegphotography/4875074182/in/photostream/