Joevin Jones is the best left back in MLS

Steven Bisig-USA TODAY SportsThe stage was set for a memorable evening. It was the first home game of the 2017 season and a record crowd was there to see the MLS Cup championship banner being unveiled. Energy was going to be high.

The Sounders were playing a New York Red Bulls team that was more than capable of ruining the evening. New York came in riding an 18-game unbeaten record that dated back to July of last year and had won each of their first two games this year. They also play a pressing style that has given the Sounders problems in the past.

Up until about 60 minutes in, the Sounders seemed to be falling into this exact trap, failing to capitalize. Seattle had dominated the chances…