Prior to Saturday’s 4-1 win over FC Cincinnati, it had been 538 days since Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris started an MLS match at CenturyLink Field.
Throughout his lengthy injury layoff, including all of last season with a torn ACL, one thing compelled Morris to keep battling through difficult stretches: the clamor of Sounders supporters cheering as he took the pitch.
“It felt amazing,” said Morris. “That’s what gave me the motivation last year to keep working hard during the tough times. It was for this moment, to come back and hear that crowd noise and be back playing on this field.