A few months ago a match against Seattle Sounders was quite a different prospect than it is now. Before mid-July, the Sounders were drifting through the season, eyes seemingly on the future as they paired solid defense with whatever the exact opposite of offense is. One of the longest winning streaks in MLS history has changed all that, and now Seattle has Raul Ruidiaz powering up the attack and Nico Lodeiro back to his best. The Western Conference didn’t see that coming, and now Brian Schmetzer’s team is pushing for a playoff spot as Vancouver, Portland, and Real Salt Lake glance nervously at the fast-rising defending conference champions.
Know Your Enemy: Seattle Sounders
