For about nine months bridging 2016 and 2017, D.C. United and the Seattle Sounders were kinda-sorta mirroring one another. Stylistically, their approaches were different, but last fall was a lot of fun for both teams. The Black-and-Red’s 6W-6D-2L, high-scoring run to a playoff spot in the East was more than matched by Seattle, who went 8W-4D-2L in their final 14 games. Both teams saw new acquisitions spark a sudden turnaround after frustrating seasons.
Seattle may have had more fun in the playoffs, going on to win MLS Cup, but the spring was cruel to both clubs.