Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer understood the frustration even if a full CenturyLink Field audience couldn’t.
On Saturday, Raul Ruidiaz returned to the starting lineup for the first time since March because a heel injury, getting 16 touches. But just as Ruidiaz felt he was getting comfortable on the field again, the striker missed his fourth shot attempt of the match against Houston in the 72nd minute and was pulled in the 73rd.
Ruidiaz ripped his shirt off in anger. Not the return he wanted.
Wednesday against Orlando City SC provided a reset. The self-proclaimed Mega Striker was able to get back into his scoring ways to help Seattle beat Orlando 2-1.