Despite a beer and Champagne soaked MLS Cup trophy clearly in their possession, there was still debate about the Sounders being the best team of the league’s 2019 season.
The lukewarm controversy Monday was because of defender Kelvin Leerdam’s goal in the 57th minute against Toronto FC on Sunday. Leerdam’s shot attempt was headed wide left before it redirected off Reds defender Chris Mavinga’s knee into the goal. And there was a no-call on Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan’s tackle that prompted the Toronto turnover within the same minute of the goal.
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In viewing replays of the moment in question, Roldan clearly cuts off Reds midfielder Jonathan Osorio’s path to prevent him from retaining possession of the ball.