Coronavirus concerns leave Sounders weighing difficult options

Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY SportsAs public health officials continue to grapple with the appropriate response to the evolving situation around the COVID-19 virus, it has become an open question as to whether or not the Seattle Sounders will go ahead with Saturday’s match against the Columbus Crew at CenturyLink Field.

Although the Sounders have not issued a formal updated statement as of this writing, a team official did indicate one could be coming “very soon” and that they are currently digesting the latest information. Prior to last Sunday’s game against the Chicago Fire, they released this:

“Seattle Sounders FC and our counterparts at CenturyLink Field and First & Goal Inc. are closely…