SEATTLE — The Sounders started their 2021 campaign with a lot of questions for a team defending a Western Conference title. Over the offseason, they lost several key veterans, suffered injuries to two invaluable starters, and also decided to utilize a new formation. Additionally, given the team’s salary-budget constraints due to a lower-than-expected salary cap, the Sounders weren’t able to reinforce as they might have preferred. To top it off, their preseason was truncated due to some Covid-19 related limitations and cancellations. Put it all together, and you could be forgiven for worrying about the state of the team.
Five things we liked from Sounders’ 4-0 win over Minnesota United
