The Sounders have been riding high and are full of confidence going into tonight’s home match against Minnesota United, having just handed the Loons a 4-0 thumping in their house just two weeks ago to briefly claim first place in the West.
Talking to the media on Saturday, Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer hinted that he would be looking for contributions beyond his ideal 11. “We’re going to try to get them all on the field, throw them out there and see what they can do,” he said. However Schmetzer emphasized that the team cannot afford to underestimate the Loons, adding “It’s not going to be an easy game.