The Seattle Sounders will face their biggest test of the young season when they make their first ever trip to FC Cincinnati today. FC Cincinnati has been a dark-horse pick to contend for the Supporters’ Shield this year after making their first-ever playoff appearance in 2022, which came on the heels of three consecutive Wooden Spoon finishes.
Cincinnati is led by an impressive attacking trio of Brenner, Brandon Vazquez and Luciano Acosta, who combined for 46 goals and 33 assists last year. They have not looked quite as formidable this year — having failed to register a goal or an assist — but should still be a handful.