NWjobs | NWautos | NWhomes | NWsource | Free Classifieds | seattletimes. The first half of Sounders FC’s match against Toronto FC at Qwest Field was about as poorly played a half as Seattle has offered all season. And there was more bad news — star midfielder Freddie Ljungberg was issued his fifth yellow card, meaning he won’t play in Sounders FC’s road match at D. Toronto FC kept up the attack, taking advantage of Seattle’s mistakes and getting chance after chance, making crosses into the goal area with no defender marking the passer. Sounders FC’s best chance in the half came off a set piece in the 41st minute, with Freddie Ljungberg sending it in for Jhon Kennedy Hurtado. Then Osvaldo Alonso’s shot in the final few moments of the game was saved by Toronto FC goalkeeper Stefan Frei, which preserved the draw for the visitors. read more

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