Seattle went across the country to play their first-ever road match against Charlotte FC, a second-year MLS team which hasn’t been very good. In true 2023 Sounders style, they looked both amazing and awful in the span of the match, dominating the possession and shots metrics and scoring the most goals they have scored in months. Where the offense looked dangerous, the defense was a disappointing combination of very good and terrible. Playing with a lead for most of the match, for whatever reason Seattle kept relaxing, and while they only allowed three shots on goal all match (yay), all three scored (boo).
Seattle Sounders at Charlotte FC: Player ratings
