Sound the bell, they're off

MLS's newest franchise smoked MLS's most disappointing franchise, as the Seattle Sounders defeated the New York Red Bulls by a score of 2-0 in the opening game of the MLS season. It a pretty ugly game, the Sounders pace showed that New York still have not addressed their defensive issues from a year ago. Goals by Colombian new boy Fredy Montero and former Crew striker Brad Evans gave Seattle their first win in their first game. But before Drew Carey starts dreaming too big, they should consider just how poor of a performance New York turned in. Here are the highlights: