The Rankinator ranking is based on several hundred Sounder at Heart readers’ votes. Realio rated every single MLS regular season and playoff game as well as the two CONCACAF Champions League matches. He did not rate USL or USOC play. His ratings reports will roll out in the coming weeks.
These players had bare snapshots of time with the organization in 2018. Therefore their assessments rely on a tools-based system, similar to baseball.
Goalkeepers are judged on shot stopping, distribution, and leadership.
Outfield players are judged on on-ball in the attack, off-ball in the attack, on-ball defense, off-ball defense, and how they use their physique.