Barrett injured as Sounders fall 3-1 to Galaxy

  • By Don Ruiz The News Tribune
  • Sunday, August 9, 2015 10:21pm
  • SportsSports

During this summer swoon, the Seattle Sounders have lost players during games, during training and due to off-field incidents.

On Sunday, they lost one during a goal celebration.

That came in the first minute of their game against the Los Angeles Galaxy, as Chad Barrett gave Seattle a short-lived lead in what turned out to be a 3-1 loss at sold out StubHub Center in Carson, California.

After Barrett’s breakthrough, the star-studded Galaxy turned on the jets, while the absence-riddled Sounders lost for a club-record fifth straight time.

“We’ve just got players going down left and right – from scoring goals for crying out loud,” veteran defender Zach Scott said. “But what can you do other than just play it out?”

Two of the Galaxy’s goals came from designated players: the game-winner from Robbie Keane, and the score-capper from Mexico national team star Giovani dos Santos in his Major League Soccer debut.

Meanwhile, all three Seattle designated players were absent. Clint Dempsey was the surprise, staying home with a hamstring injury suffered Friday in training. Obafemi Martins missed his ninth straight league game with a leg injury. And newly signed striker Nelson Valdez is expected to make his MLS debut next weekend. Even Osvaldo Alonso, a DP until a paperwork tweak last week, was out with a hamstring.

The Sounders dropped to 10-12-2, already matching the club record for losses in a season, with 10 games left.

“The guys on the field have a lot of pride in our own ability and we want to win,” midfielder Andy Rose said. “It leaves a little bit of a sour taste in our mouths. But we were missing some of our top, top players. You play with players like Oba and Clint and Ozzie and (Marco) Pappa and these top, top players, and you realize why they’re so special.”

Given all that, the biggest surprise of the sunny Southern California afternoon might have been that Seattle struck first.

Barrett took a precise pass from Erik Friberg and knocked it in from close range in the first minute. It ended a scoreless run of 363 minutes for the Sounders, and it marked earliest goal allowed by the Galaxy since 2009.

But as Barrett happily raced away, he pulled a hamstring and was replaced by rookie Cristian Roldan.

Los Angeles (11-7-7) equalized in the 13th minute when Seattle failed to clear a corner kick and Gyasi Zardes finally put it away from the corner of the penalty area.

The Galaxy moved ahead early in the second half, when a Juninho pass into the area trickled through several Seattle defenders and to the foot of Keane, who knocked it in.

The capper came in the 64th minute when the Sounders lost possession near midfield, and Dos Santos went streaking behind the defense and finished past goalkeeper Stefan Frei.

When that score stuck, it marked the first come-from-behind victory in the history of the series.

“I’m a little disappointed about a couple of the goals that we gave up; a little disappointed on a couple of goals that we should have had that we didn’t do well enough with chances,” coach Sigi Schmid said. “Goals change games.”

The Sounders hope this game marked a bottoming out of their personnel problems. The club seems confident Martins will return and Valdez will debut next Sunday when expansion Orlando City SC visits CenturyLink Field. A spokesman said it isn’t believed that Dempsey’s absence will be long-term.

“We’re not out of the playoffs,” Scott said. “Our look is toward the horizon and guys returning. We’ve still got a tough stretch here with a bunch of games coming up very quickly. We know we’re going to hopefully get some guys coming in, getting healthy, and hopefully make a run.”

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

Dennis Williams, head coach and GM of the Everett Silvertips, shakes hands with an assistant coach at the end of a season opening victory over the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Coach, GM Williams leaving Silvertips for Bowling Green State

After seven successful season leading Everett, Dennis Williams is heading back to his alma mater. He’ll stay with the Tips through the WHL playoffs.

Everett’s Alana Washington poses for a photo at Everett High School on March 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Herald’s 2023-24 Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Alana Washington

The Everett senior upped her game in the postseason to help the Seagulls overcome injuries and claim their first state trophy in 41 years.

Left to right, Arlington’s Samara Morrow, Kamiak’s Bella Hasan, Everett’s Alana Washington, Lake Steven’s Nisa Ellis, Lynnwood’s Aniya Hooker, and Meadowdale’s Gia Powell, pose for a photo at Everett High School on March 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Herald’s 2023-24 All-Area girls basketball teams

A look at the top prep girls basketball players in the area from the 2023-24 season.

Silvertips players celebrate during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Silvertips land No. 1 pick, chance to draft generational talent

Landon DuPont is the consensus top pick in next WHL prospects draft. Everett chief operating officer Zoran Rajcic said the team intends to select him.

Mountlake Terrace’s Jaxon Dubiel talks with head coach Nalin Sood during the 3A boys state basketball game against Todd Beamer on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
‘It was just time’: Mountlake Terrace basketball coach Sood steps down

Nalin Sood guided his alma mater to 381 wins and 15 state berths in 24 seasons as head coach. He spent over four decades with the program.

Stanwood High School student athletes during their signing day ceremony. (Courtesy of Stanwood High School)
Local class of 2024 athletes who have signed to play in college

A running list of 2024 high school athletes who are set to compete at the next level.

X
Prep roundup for Tuesday, March 26

Prep roundup for Tuesday, March 26: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

Silvertips’ Kaden Hammell (47) enters the rink during a game between the Everett Silvertips and the Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Patterson: Overachieving Silvertips had season worth celebrating

In a season when some thought the team’s playoff streak could end, Everett put together one of its greatest campaigns.

Washington State athletic director Pat Chun, center, watches players on the first day of NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington hires AD Chun away from rival Washington State

UW quickly targeted its in-state rival’s athletic director after Troy Dannen’s sudden departure.

Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger hits a single against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 11, 2024, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Why the Mariners could win the AL West, and what could hold them back

Starting pitching, a renovated offense and regression in the AL West are in Seattle’s favor, but injury issues, bullpen concerns and the Houston Astros could be a problem.

X
Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for March 18-24

The Athlete of the Week nominees for March 18-24. Voting closes at… Continue reading

X
Prep roundup for Wednesday, March 27

Prep roundup for Wednesday, March 27: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.