Hey Everybody,
What a great way to finish the season. It looked a little worrisome for awhile, especially with the lack of goals we have scored at home over the last 5-6 games. We spoke at halftime and we all felt the goals were coming, we just had to be patient and keep playing as we were, just up the intensity a little. We got on top of them from the opening kick of the second half and didn’t let up until we got the goal that had eluded us for so long.
You could see the deflation in the Dallas player’s eyes, they had the playoffs in their grasp and were letting it slip away. They tried to push extra men forward, but we coped well and kept pushing for the winner. What a great finish from Brad, fitting to win any game. We still had to hold on for a few more minutes, but I never felt the lead was threatened. We have been defending well and once again we held on to the one goal lead.
As the results went today it looks like we play Houston on Thursday at Qwest. No time to celebrate, Thursday is right around the corner. Back to training tomorrow and in full concentration mode for the first playoff game in club history. Lets give ourselves the best chance possible to go through with a good result in the first leg. We feel confident and ready.
I just want ot say thanks to the fans one more time. You have truly made this the most impressive season any MLS team has ever had. It’s not over yet, see you all on Thursday!
Kasey
So excited we’re in the playoffs! Great game and great season — keep your eyes on the prize!
great game on saturday! it was so much fun to start screaming along with the rest of the crowd when you guys won it! sooo excited for the playoffs! houston will be a tough team to beat but i know we can!!!!!! see you then! GO SOUNDERS!!!
Thank you! With the exception of the little lapse that let the goal through, the defense was on lockdown. I think maybe teams should reconsider dribbling straight at Leo. That does not seem to go well for them. And the back line did a superb job of marking Cunningham. And of course Ljunberg had another monster match.
Can’t wait for Thursday!
That was a great match at Qwest – I put it second only behind the opening day game in terms of excitement at the stadium.
Of course it helps largely when the team is scoring, too!
Thanks for the season, guys. We’ll be cheering you through the playoffs!
Damn right we are the most attractive fans in the MLS.
Way to go Kasey. Thanks so much for all the hard work and we will be cheering you on tonight at Qwest.