SEATTLE — On paper, the Seattle Sounders’ quarterfinal matchup with Liga MX side Club Leon had everything a fan could want: Two high-profile teams with some genuine history. With last year’s Leagues Cup final loss still fresh, there was even the element of revenge to add to the narrative.
Still, for the Sounders, some of the luster has been taken off the match given the slow start in MLS league play. While CCL appearances and stuttering out of the gate go together like blue and green, it doesn’t do much for the confidence of players or psyche of fans.