Want more evidence of how valuable Osvaldo Alonso is to the Seattle Sounders?
Check out the list of scorers, and consider that he has a chance to become the goals leader of the entire 2012 tournament.
- 5 - Brian Shriver (Carolina RailHawks)
- 4 - Danny Barrera (Cal FC)
- 4 - Osvaldo Alonso (Seattle Sounders FC)
- 4 - Francisco Lopez (Ventura County Fusion)
- 3 - Artur Aghasyan (Cal FC)
- 3 - Nate Thornton (Charlotte Eagles)
- 3 - Aly Hassan (Fort Lauderdale Strikers)
- 3 - Brian Ombiji (Harrisburg City Islanders)
- 3 - Sainey Touray (Harrisburg City Islanders)
- 3 - Freddy Adu (Philadelphia Union)
- 3 - Sammy Ochoa (Seattle Sounders FC)
- 2 - 28 players tied*
On the one hand, U.S. Open Cup play has always brought out the best from the Cuban defector, going back to his days with the Charleston Battery and a do-all night as his second-tier side battle D.C. United in the 2008 final at RFK Stadium.
On the other hand, the man is a holding midfielder for Pete’s sake! Holding mids don’t challenge to lead in scoring – not in any competition.
Tomorrow’s final from Livestrong Sporting Park, Sporting Kansas City vs. Seattle, begins at 8 p.m. CT, live on GolTV.