Sounders v New England Revolution

It was a beautiful evening but a very disappointing night for the Sounders. While they had some good chances that they didn’t capitalize on, as has been the case in many game this season, Montero’s inability to cash in on a late 1st half PK was brutal. There was really no excuse for missing it and it would have been a fine way to end the 1st half, tying the score at 1 goal apiece. Overall, Montero is a skilled player, but, in my opinion, he lacks a fundamental element in sports: heart. Game after game I see Montero lose the ball and, instead of scrapping to get the ball back, he typically mopes and loafs back down the field. I love the fact that Kasey Keller called Montero out after the game (http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlesports/archives/177053.asp#extended), saying he “Needs to grow up”. And, with his fifth yellow card that he received, this time for heading the ball out of the Revolution goalie’s hands (how stupid is this!?!?!), he now has to sit against 1st Place Houston this weekend. How Montero thinks he’s going to get to play in a European league, with his current attitude and play, is beyond me. It’s just a shame, b/c he’s talented and has an incredible opportunity with the Sounders, but if I were a GM abroad (and I am a GM locally for the EPL Fantasy League team known as the Sounders FC) his attitude would be enough for me to take a back seat in pursuing him. Good luck in Houston Sounders. A draw is crucial, and a win would be huge. Go Sounders.