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Anatomy of a Goal: Breaking down Will Bruin's chip against the Houston Dynamo

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When Sounders FC travels north of the border this week to take on Toronto FC in the MLS Cup final for the second consecutive season, they’ll be wary of the Supporters’ Shield winner’s potency in front of goal. Up against TFC’s three-man backline and metronomic midfield, the Rave Green will need to pick and choose their moments carefully to hit in transition by exploiting the space out on the flanks.

There’s no better example of ruthlessly efficient counter-attacking down thing wings than the Sounders’ third goal against the Houston Dynamo in the Western Conference Championship.

While the plaudits have rightfully gone to Will Bruin for his cheeky chipped finish, and to Harry Shipp, who supplied the chance with an absurd, outside-the-foot through-ball, the genesis of the lightning-swift counter-attack can be traced back to the team’s defensive shape and the relentless pressing of Nico Lodeiro.