Martins named MLS Player of the Week for helping propel Sounders into first 16 Sep 2013 He scored the opener in the third minute and then got the second assist on Lamar Neagle’s insurance goal. The win allowed Seattle to seize top spot in the MLS Western Conference, and first-place overall in the league. If MLS regular-season play ended today, Seattle would now be guaranteed home field advantage all the way to the Dec. 7 MLS Cup, if the Sounders make it that far.
VIDEO: Fort Lauderdale Strikers escorted out of Clarke Stadium by Edmonton police (EXPIRED) 16 Sep 2013 Let's be clear. Suspended or ejected coaches trying to manage their teams via cellphone is not new. It's been done before. But what was odd about this was how blatant and obvious the pair of coaches were about it. Usually, the coaches will go away to a secluded spot and get on the phone. Kronsteiner and Lopes were doing it in the stands, just two rows down from the broadcast area, and in middle of FCE supporters who were calling them out because it was obvious they were breaking the rules.
CIS wrap: Curse of No. 1 ranking continues as York loses 16 Sep 2013 Maybe the thing a team doesn’t want is to be ranked No. 1 in the CIS poll.