Seattle found a way when they were 10 points out of the playoffs, and they’ll have to find a way in the playoffs if they hope to win that first MLS Cup.
There was no wild Champagne celebration, no blaring music, no bling and no brash proclamations in the locker room to commemorate the Sounders’ remarkable playoff run.
After their 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Sunday kept Seattle’s season alive, interim (at least for now) coach Brian Schmetzer gave retiring defender Zach Scott an autographed photo to honor his years of service. And then Schmetzer told his gathered players, “We’re going to work tomorrow.