Every week, local soccer expert Wes Burdine (@MnNiceFC) checks in and tells us what's going on in Major League Soccer. When he's not writing, he's podcasting about the same topic. Wes?
1. FC Dallas 2, Seattle Sounders 3
You can read what's below or just have this kid perform it for you. God bless the internet machine.
Voice Over: Dr. David Banner: physician; scientist. Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have. Then an accidental overdose of gamma radiation alters his body chemistry. And now when David Banner grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs. The creature is driven by rage and pursued by an investigative reporter. [Banner:] "Mr. McGee, don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." The creature is wanted for a murder he didn't commit. David Banner is believed to be dead, and he must let the world think that he is dead, until he can find a way to control the raging spirit that dwells within him.
Short Version: Clint Dempsey has scored five goals in two games. Also, the Sounders won.
Highlights: Deuce's second goal was a well-worked team goal that took apart Dallas.
2. FC Dallas 2, Seattle Sounders 3, Part Deux
The World Cup is eight weeks away. The Seattle Sounders have two defenders who could be representing the United States. One of those World Cup hopefuls is spritely young Deandre Yedlin. The other is jack-of-all-trades Brad Evans. Because I know that Jürgen Klinsmann reads this column regularly, I'm going to give him some free advice.
The Seattle Sounders are tied for the second worst goals against record with 10 goals given up in 6 games. Deandre Yedlin's simply dumb penalty he conceded against Dallas is part of that problem. Brad Evans (who, admittedly plays a midfield role for the Sounders, rather than the fullback role for the Yanks, but don't cloud my observations with facts) has missed the last four games for the Sounders. All but two of those goals have been scored with Evans off the pitch. Chew on that Jürgen.