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GameDay Forecast for
Seattle, WaForecast May 8th, 2010Day
Partly Sunny72°Fwind speed: 11 mph ENEwind gusts: 18 mph
This week the Seattle Sounders FC will be taking on the Kansas City Wizards in what should prove to be a exciting match. The Wizards are off to a great start this season and have 2 wins in 2 games. Also, they have yet to be scored on this year.
Hopefully the Sounders will put a end to Kansas City’s shutout streak tomorrow afternoon. The Sounders scored twice on one of the best teams in the MLS last weekend, so without saying to much, they should be able to get some goals in the net against the Wizards.
In the 2009 MLS season the Sounders lost to the Wizards in their first match against them, but in the second game they proved to be too much for them in a 3-2 victory.
Sounders 2009 Season Results Against Kansas City Wizards
Kansas City Wizards at Sounders Quest Field
April 11th, 2009
Result: Seattle 0, Kansas City 1 – L
Seattle Sounders at Kansas City
March 19th, 2009
Result: Seattle 3, Kansas City 2 – W
After watching Kansas City’s game last weekend against the Colorado Rapids, one player clearly stood out on the Kansas City team. His name is Ryan Smith and I already don’t like him. Partially for his attitude on the pitch, but mostly because he is stellar on the ball.
At one point in the match against Colorado, Smith was improperly called for a illegal tackle. His response was to throw the ball at the ground in the general direction of the ref nearly hitting the ref and other players. If it had been any other ref in the MLS it would have been a automatic red card and ejection from the game. Luckily he had the most inexperience and youngest referee in the league managing the game.
With his attitude aside, Smith has already show this season that he is going to be a threat to any team in the league. He got his start in the same Arsenal Youth Development program as Steve Zakuani and has played for clubs such as Leicester City and Southampton in Europe. James Riley will be able to handle him, but he will need to be on top of his game if he is going to keep Smith from sending dangerous balls into the box.
Arlo White and Matt Gaschk go into more detail on Ryan Smith in the Seattle Sounders official match preview video below. Kickoff is noon at Quest Field so don’t be late!