TUKWILA, Wash. — The Seattle Sounders left Commerce City, Colo., on Sunday as Western Conference Champions for the first time in franchise history, but it did not come without concern.
Defensive midfielder Osvaldo Alonso exited the second leg against the Colorado Rapids with what has since been diagnosed as a slight knee sprain after he underwent an MRI. One of the biggest priorities for the Sounders heading into MLS Cup on Dec. 10 (5 p.m. PT; FOX, TSN, UniMas) is making sure their reliable No. 6 is healthy.
“I expect him to play,” said head coach Brian Schmetzer.