FourFourTwo has a feature on how the Sounders make use of data to improve their decision making. It may be an inopportune time to talk about "how the Sounders are staying ahead", but it's a positive article nonetheless.
MLS
In the first midweek MLS action of 2017, the New England Revolution and San Jose Earthquakes played to a nil-nil draw.
Howler has a complete breakdown of the FC Dallas' goal that they didn't actually manage to score last weekend.
MLS Owners are reportedly mulling another increase to TAM/Garber Bucks.