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Rose lifts Sounders past Real Salt Lake, 3-2

By WTOP Staff

MARK MOSCHETTI
Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Andy Rose kept calm and got the Seattle Sounders another win.

Rose scored during second-half stoppage time to lift the MLS-leading Seattle Sounders past Real Salt Lake 3-2 on Friday night.

Rose’s third goal of the year came midway in the fourth minute of the five minutes of stoppage. He picked up a loose ball 12 yards in front of the net to the right of the penalty spot, and drilled a shot into the back left corner past Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando

“The main thing with those bouncing balls is you want to catch it as sweetly as possible and keep it low,” said Rose, who subbed on at the end of the 65th minute. “I said to myself, ‘Just keep it low,’ and obviously, I was lucky enough that it went into the back of the net.

“We’re a team that always believes we can find a winner in that sort of situation. … Sometimes, you have to win ugly and scrappy.”

The victory was the fourth straight for the Sounders (17-7-3), and widened their lead over second-place Los Angeles to four points.

Seattle has allowed the first goal in 11 games this year and come back to win five of them.

“We said at the beginning of the season that we’re going to be a team that’s going to play from minute one thorough minute 90 or 95,” Sounders coach Sigi Schmid said. “That’s something we’ve shown often, and we showed it again tonight. It’s tremendous to get three points.”

Joao Plata tied the score at 2-2 in the 50th minute for Salt Lake (12-6-10) on a shot that deflected off Seattle’s Osvaldo Alonso, bounced off the right post, and into the net for his team-leading 12th of the season.

Salt Lake then played down a man for the final 22 minutes of the game after defender Nat Borchers was sent off late in the 68th. Borchers pulled Sounders forward Obafemi Martins down from behind while Martins was breaking toward the Salt Lake penalty area.

“They have good attacking players We got caught, and you never want to leave yourself exposed (1-on-1),” Salt Lake coach Jeff Casssar said. “Obviously, that changed the game. We had to make a few tactical moves, and for the most part, it worked extremely well. We tried to pressure to the service, but you can’t get to everyone.”

Javier Morales put Salt Lake (12-6-10) on the board in the 30th minute with his eighth of the year. Morales was left wide open in the right side of Seattle’s box, and easily parked a 12-yard shot into the back left corner.

Seattle tied it and then pulled ahead in a five-minute stretch late in the half. Lamar Neagle scored in the 38th minute with a 35-yard blast that seemed to catch Rimando off guard and sailed high into the back left side for is sixth of the year.

Martins took a through ball from Dempsey and sent a shot that deflected off Rimando and into the top left corner to make it 2-1 in the 43rd. It was Martins’ 13th goal, leaving him one shy of Seattle’s single-season scoring record of 14, set by Eddie Johnson in 2012.

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Don’t Settle for Student Loans to Pay for Online Education

By WTOP Staff
Online college programs are becoming a more popular choice for prospective students, with one study finding that more than 6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2015. The popularity of these courses can be attributed in part to their flexibility with working adults' schedules, students' ability to progress more quickly through online programs and, oftentimes, cheaper tuition. [See 10 low-cost online bachelor's programs for out-of-state students.]Online degrees can be beneficial to many college students, but some studies have shown online learners complete their programs at lower rates than students at traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Individuals with student loans but no degree comprise two-thirds of defaulted borrowers. Though these numbers are not encouraging, just like for traditional programs, there are ways to reduce how much you'll need to borrow for an online program to ensure you won't become one of these statistics. Don't just settle on borrowing student loans to cover the whole cost of your program and living expenses. Instead, start thinking about how to cut costs and cover your balance in different ways, such as the following. -- Grants and scholarships: Even though you are taking an online course, you can still apply and receive grants and scholarships. But your first step should be to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA, which will allow you to receive a Pell Grant if your expected family contribution is low enough. The EFC criteria and award amounts are adjusted annually, but the 2017-2018 academic year awards range from $606 to $5,920, which could significantly lower the amount you borrow annually. Your next step is to apply for scholarships. You can start by checking online scholarship search engines, such as the Salt Scholarship Search, College Board's BigFuture and Peterson's. But don't forget to take advantage of local organizations and your school's financial aid office. Both may offer scholarships that you can't find with a national scholarship search. [Review these 10 sites to kick off your scholarship search.]For instance, organizations like the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus or the Rotary Club typically offer scholarships annually to local students. Just because you're going to school online doesn't mean you're ineligible. Visit your local library for scholarship listings, and ask around town. You might be surprised how many local organizations offer scholarships. While these scholarships typically aren't large, every little bit counts. Each dollar you receive in a scholarship is a dollar you don't have to borrow and pay interest on. -- Work-study: Another option for online students may be work-study awards. Not all students enrolled in online programs are eligible, but students at some schools -- including, for example, SUNY Empire State College and Liberty University -- are. Work-study awards are not given upfront like scholarships and grants. In most cases, they are an offer to earn up to the awarded amount if you secure an eligible work-study job. While there is a misconception that all work-study jobs must be on campus, students can work for off-campus, nonprofit or public employers as long as the work is in the public's interest. You may be able to work for a for-profit employer if the job is relevant to your course of study. No matter who the outside employer is, it will need to have an established agreement with your college for you to receive work-study funds. Remember, to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate. If you're not working toward a credential, Pell Grants and work-study won't be option, but you may still be able to take advantage of private scholarships -- just be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully. [Explore what to know about financial aid in online programs.]-- Pay as you go: One of the great benefits to enrolling online is the flexible schedule, which can allow you to complete your college coursework around your responsibilities. But prospective students often overlook using their part- or full-time job earnings as an option for paying for college. Almost 80 percent of college students in 2015 worked at least part time while attending classes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. By budgeting and thinking strategically about your college costs, you can likely reduce your dependence on student loans by paying a portion out of pocket. Many -- but not all -- online programs are less expensive than traditional programs and often have shorter payment periods. Six, eight or 10 weeks are common course durations. Because of the frequency of payments in an online setting, you may be well-placed to pay as you go and possibly avoid borrowing altogether. Attending college online and avoiding student loans may be challenging, but if you are willing to put in the effort, you can limit the amount you need to borrow. More from U.S. News Q&A: Understanding Student Loan Discharge Eligibility Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers
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