SEATTLE -- Once the scrum subsided, a visitor made his way over to Chad Barrett in the Seattle locker room after an introduction that could not have been more
dramatic for the home side.
Mario Gaspar
Jersey . "That," Sounders majority owner Joe Roth joked, "is why we
brought you here." Barrett scored off a wild scramble in the penalty area in the
final moments of second half-stoppage time to give Seattle a 1-0 victory over
defending champion Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in the Major League Soccer
opener. Seattle shocked Kansas City with a goal in stoppage time for the fifth
time in the past eight matches. Barrett scored in his Sounders debut after Clint
Dempseys header clanged off the crossbar and goalkeeper Eric Kronberg was caught
out of his net. "When I scored I couldnt even hear myself scream," Barrett said.
"Im pretty sure I was screaming or I was going through puberty. One of the two."
The goal was a stunning conclusion after it appeared Kansas City would be happy
to open its title defence getting out of Seattle with a draw. Barretts goal
started with a strong crossing pass by substitute Sean Okoli, but the play
itself started after Graham Zusi committed a turnover in the midfield. Kronberg
came out of the net to try and punch Okolis cross and the deflection allowed
Dempsey a clear header. Dempseys attempt hit the crossbar but he was able to
keep the play alive and get his toe on the loose ball. He was trying for a
scissor-kick shot on goal, but it trickled forward far enough that Barrett was
able to finish off the game winner. "For 90 plus minutes, we were excellent. We
were very hard to break down and had a couple chances of our own," Zusi said. "A
stupid mistake by me in the 93rd minute, and we got punished. Thats something
that cant happen." Dempsey came on in the 57th minute just a few days after
playing 90 minutes for the U.S. national team in an exhibition loss to Ukraine
in Cyprus. He was credited with an assist, his second since joining the
Sounders. "Getting a goal in injury time does show that youre fighting to the
end. But it is a long season," Dempsey said. It was the first match played with
replacement officials after Major League Soccers referees and other on-field
officials were locked out Friday. There appeared to be no egregious issues with
referee Alan Kelly, other than the large number of fouls called. Kansas City was
called for 25 fouls and Seattle 15. Both goalkeepers made their debuts as the
No. 1 options for their clubs. For Kansas City, Kronbergs first match as the
successor to long-time starter Jimmy Nielsen was a success for the first 93
minutes. He was peppered by chances throughout by Seattle and denied each one
until the end. It was the first time in 90 matches someone other than Nielsen
started in goal for Kansas City. "It was a lot of excitement for sure -- some
nerves and stuff, but once you get out on the field its like every other day,"
Kronberg said. Stefan Frei wasnt challenged as much in Seattles goal, but came
up with the shutout. Dempseys minutes were slightly surprising given his recent
schedule. After playing against Ukraine, Dempsey travelled all day Thursday and
trained with the Sounders on Friday. It was his first training with the Sounders
since the end of last season after spending the winter on loan with English
Premier League club Fulham. "With all the travel and stuff, getting in on
Thursday, we wanted to be a little bit smarter because of the history of myself
and some of the other players can pick up injuries if you push too hard, too
quickly after long travel," Dempsey said.
Mikel San
Jose Jersey . -- Slugger Jose Abreu, All-Star left-hander Chris Sale and
closer Matt Lindstrom are on the disabled list.
David Silva
Jersey . Keenum will make his first appearance in a regular-season game
against the rugged defence of the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead
Stadium, where the fans just set a Guinness record as the noisiest outdoor
stadium in the world.
http://www.soccerspainauthority.com/marc-bartra-spain-jersey/ .Y. -- Scott Chandler is returning to Buffalo, where he spent the past three
seasons establishing himself as the Bills top pass-catching tight end. MILWAUKEE
-- Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jean Segura is heading home to the Dominican
Republic after the death of his 9-month old son. The 24-year-old Segura learned
his son, Janniel, had died after the Brewers 7-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals
on Friday night. Seguras mother, who attended the game, told several Brewers
wives. They passed the news to their husbands, who then told Segura after the
final out. Ron Roenicke closed the Milwaukee clubhouse to reporters after the
game Friday, and the Brewers manager appeared equally saddened a day later. He
kept the clubhouse closed before Saturdays game. "I didnt know what to say to
him other than giving him a hug and telling him were there for him," Roenicke
said. "He had a tough time." Roenicke said that the child had been sick. "Seggy
was on the phone yesterday before the game and they thought he was OK, getting
better," Roenicke said. "I really dont know much more than that." Segura went 1
for 4 with a double Friday night. He was placed on the bereavement list
Saturday.
Oscar de
Marcos Jersey. Infielder Elian Herrera was recalled from Triple-A
Nashville. Milwaukee players went through batting practice in a sombre mood. "It
broke my heart," centre fielder Carlos Gomez said. "Im getting out of the shower
and I see hes crying. I go ask him whats happening. He told me, My child pass
away. And I dropped it right there." The Brewers 6 1/2 game lead in the NL
Central has been trimmed to one after a season-high six-game losing streak.
Asked how the players and his team, which has lost 10 of 11, would respond,
Roenicke hesitated. "I dont know," he said. "They adapt pretty well. Im sure
theyll be OK." Gomez had a different thought about playing on Saturday. "I dont
know," he said. "I cant even imagine. We feel like everybody wants to stay home,
but its a job we have to finish, come in and play hard." Said St. Louis manager
Mike Matheny: "I heard just a little about it. I cant even fathom that. We hurt
for him, for sure."
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