The man known as the “Honey Badger” has made his name in MLS on fierce tackles, dogged persistence and has established himself as one of the best two-way midfielders to ever play in the league. But Ozzie Alonso has something else up his sleeve: The ability to bang goals from outrageous distances.
On July 19, 2014 Alonso scored such a goal in a friendly against Tottenham Hotspur FC. After picking up the ball at the edge of the attacking third from midfielder Marco Pappa, Alonso cut inside on one touch and let loose from 30 yards out.
The ball sailed over goalkeeper Brad Friedel and splashed into the back of the net after nicking the underside of the crossbar. It was the go-ahead goal for the Sounders who settled the match with a 3-3 draw.
Go on, Ozzie!
