While the MLS Cup Playoffs start this week the Seattle Sounders get to watch. Their participation begins on Sunday (5:30 PM, ESPN). Seattle’s season and history give us a moment to discover just a few more amazing things about the Sounders and coach Brian Schmetzer.
0: The Sounders won the 2016 MLS Cup by failing to register a shot on goal on the road in Toronto and by not allowing Toronto FC to score any goals (as many critics like to forget).
1: Seattle Sounders FC had the best attack in 2017, per American Soccer Analysis expected Goals formula.