I am done with the Brad Evans experiment. I know we need someone to play centerback with Chad Marshall, but Evans isn't that guy. He just doesn't have the understanding of the position yet. If the Sounders want him to play the position they should be having him practicing at the position and playing in non league matches, but against MLS opponents Evans shouldn't be playing.
In Saturday's match against San Jose Brad Evans was basically responsible for giving up two goals. The first was a bad first touch followed by a stupid header toward the Sounders goal, which gave Chris Wondolowski an easy finish. On the second goal Evans was completely out of position allowing Innocent Emeghara to get a ball deep on the attack. Evans attempt at a recovery resulted in him falling over and allowing another easy goal.
I know Zach Scott is old, but he does a better job than Evans. The Sounders offense is good but they cant be expected to bail out the defense every week. Giving up easy goals off of stupid mistakes is not a way to win soccer games. Until Evans can play a full 90 without making stupid mistakes he shouldn't be playing centerback.
I have really enjoyed the commentary on Evans always being "you know, he's short and doesn't do stuff well there and shouldn't be playing there but uh...Brad Evans."
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