2015 Preseason: Sounders FC vs Sporting Kansas City
Seattle Sounders FC takes on Sporting Kansas City in the team's final match of the 2015 Desert Diamond Cup in Tucson, Arizona.
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Nearly time for kickoff here at Kino. @SoundersFC to wear those lovely grey warmup kits. Really cool look. SKC in hoops.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 2/28/2015 11:56:50 PM -
Sike…SFC to wear #PitchBlack because they are sooooooo cool!by Sounders Matchday via twitter 2/28/2015 11:57:44 PM
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Teams are walking out and there is a #BOOMBOOMCLAP happening! Yessssssssssssby Sounders Matchday via twitter 2/28/2015 11:59:28 PM
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1’ - @SportingKC with the tap and this one is off and running! Come on, Seattle! #SEAvSKCby Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:05:36 AM
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1’ - This wind causing some early problems as Mears has a ball down the line slice out of play sharply.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:06:26 AM
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2’ - Ball stuck in the Seattle end at the minute but SKC not doing much with it. Brad organizing the back four really well.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:07:54 AM
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4’ - Some oooooooh from the crowd when a nice passing exchange from Seattle gets to Dempsey who puts a lovely backheel on to Oba. NICE.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:09:29 AM
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5’ - Very choppy early on here. Wind playing a factor as the ball is not being very agreeable. That’s all I’ve got right now.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:11:14 AM
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6’ - Speaking of, a shot from SKC comes in from the top of the box and sails wayyyyyy over the bar. Still 0-0.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:11:38 AM
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8’ - Goal for SKC! Ball slid around and fired home by Connor Hallisey as he slots home to Frei’s left. 1-0 Kansas.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:13:40 AM
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9’ - Immediately after that, Hallisay takes down Mears from behind with a naughty tackle. Gets a talking to and that’s it.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:14:13 AM
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10’ - Tyrone Mears is a pro. All his little moves and the way he protects the ball. His experience shows.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:15:30 AM
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11’ - Sounders getting forward with that quartet of Martins, Dempsey, Pappa and Neagle. A chip over the top to Oba causes trouble bud clear.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:16:40 AM
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11’ - Sounders getting forward with that quartet of Martins, Dempsey, Pappa and Neagle. A chip over the top to Oba causes trouble but clear.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:17:27 AM
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13’ - Things getting a little heated now as Azira sees yellow and the Sounders get into the ref’s face a bit contesting the call.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:18:06 AM
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15’ - Oba dropping in a bit deeper now to pick up the ball. Some nice turns and flicks, as is tradition.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:20:06 AM
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15’ - In other news, Wiz head coach Peter Vermes is nowhere to be seen.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:20:33 AM
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17’ - Short ball from Pineda to Dempsey warrants a discussion…in Spanish. That was fun.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:22:12 AM
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18’ - All Sounders on the ball here. Really nice movement in the midfield. Asking some questions.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:22:57 AM
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19’ - Longggkggg FK comes in from Pineda down the far side but it’s got a wee bit too much on it and it goes out on the near side.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:24:13 AM
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22’ - Madness here as Marshall with the hard tackle on Lopez at one end sees the Sounders break with Martins getting tackled by Melia on…by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:28:01 AM
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23’ - …a breakaway at the other side. Good no calls on both sides there.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:28:14 AM
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25’ - Looks like Lopez is going to come back in after all. Neat!by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:30:10 AM
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28’ - More good movement there from Seattle. Very good stuff.
…and then a turnover. Figures.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:33:45 AM -
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32’ - Sounders get up the pitch again with Pappppppaaaa but he’s defended well and we’ll have a corner.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:36:56 AM
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32’ - Ball whipped on in but too high and it’s cleared. Sounders pressing here.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:37:24 AM
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33’ - How’s your touch, kid?! Ball cleared out on the near side by me and the ball boy takes the lofted ball with ease. Making it look easy.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:38:30 AM
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33’ - Impressed with his skills, Kenny Cooper goes over and gives him a high five because Kenny Cooper is amazing.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:38:48 AM
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34’ - And now Kenny gave him a brand new Sounders hat and took a picture with him. Dang it, Kenny…just too nice.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:39:21 AM
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34’ - Sounders with their best chance there. Ball sent through the area by Dempsey and Martins and Neagle inches from tapping it home.
0-1.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:40:04 AM -
36’ - Ohhhhh boy. Yellow for Hallisay as he looses possession and takes out Neagle. Deep FK coming here.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:41:18 AM
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38’ - Wonderful play there by Martins, Dempsey and Lamar. Ball played in by Oba nearly reached by the pair but Melia out to take just ahead.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:43:11 AM
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40’ - Sounders really turning the screws now. Mears getting forward and darts into then box. His cross is blocked nicely by Sinovic.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:45:09 AM
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41’ - FK chance now for Seattle. Pappa to bend it on it from the near sideline area.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:45:39 AM
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41’ - Sent in nicely but cleared by Servando Carrasco. Remember that guy? He’s a good dude.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:46:09 AM
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44’ - Clint and Gonzo. Just silky smooth connections in the middle of the park. They get it.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:49:05 AM
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45’ - Foul called on Gonzo there inside the Sounders half. Good FK chance for the Wiz coming up.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:50:17 AM
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45+ - Two minutes of stoppage time. That’s one and two minutes of stoppage time.by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:50:55 AM
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HT - That’s the half here at Kino. @SportingKC leads @SoundersFC 1-0 on Connor Hallisay’s strike early on. #SEAvSKCby Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 12:52:52 AM
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HT - The sun has come out and I can’t see the field. Cool!by Sounders Matchday via twitter 3/1/2015 1:00:30 AM