TUKWILA, Wash. — For Seattle Sounders midfielder Osvaldo Alonso, the Audi 2016 MLS Cup playoffs represent an opportunity to set the record straight.
Alonso was sidelined with injuries for Seattle’s playoff runs the past two seasons, unable to contribute as the Sounders were unceremoniously eliminated by the LA Galaxy in 2014 and FC Dallas a season ago. Those durability issues were followed by offseason trade rumors, leaving one of the franchise’s most productive and popular players with an uncertain future.
Now, ahead of Seattle’s Knockout Round match against Sporting Kansas City at CenturyLink Field on Thursday (7 p.