[MLS ANALYSIS] Seattle’s struggles to score in 2011 have been attributed in part to the sudden departure of Blaise Nkufo, but in fact, someinconsistent midfield play has been just as culpable. So far, Swedish newcomer Erik Friberg and recently signed Argentine Mauro Rosales have been more influentialthan Uruguayan returnee Alvaro Fernandez, and the return to health of Brad Evans is expected to re-stabilize the middle and bring out the best of OswaldoAlonso.

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