George Bush - From Hero To Zero.

Att; 19,000 Star Man; Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
Stadium; JELD-WEN Field


This game against rivals Portland got off to a brilliant start when Hurtardo drove home the goal after just 1 minute from a corner. Eddie Johnson came close to doubling the league but his effort hit the cross bar. Eddie Johnson did a second though a smart finish under the on rushing keeper after 47 minutes. A third for Seattle and a second for Hurtado put the game beyond worry 73 Minutes in. Portland did get one back though after 88 Minutes through Ryan Johnson,who then added another on the 92 minute, but Seattle saw the match out. Bush was enraged that his team didn't manage to see out the clean sheet, but he got his win.

Att; 13,715
Star Man; Mauro Rosales
Stadium; Gillette Stadium

Shalrie Joseph, returned after a 3 week absense from injury and found his way to the first team. Rosales opened the scoring after 14 minutes with a close range finish. The game stopped for a potentially serious to Marc Burch 24 minutes in. Sammy Ochoa drove home a wonder shot after 48 minutes to double the lead. Substitute Charlie Rugg put the game beyond doubt after 81 minutes, before Sammy Ochoa scored on the break to make it 4 -0. In a game that New England had most of the chances, Bush was delighted with the surprise win.