Losing 1-2 on the road to a good NYCFC team is not a complete failure, but the Sounders were frustrated with the final result after taking a lead into halftime. Seattle is a finesse team that likes to keep the ball, work intricate passes, and utilize wide areas. Players like Nico and Joevin are completely nullified when their movement or speed is compromised, and the ridiculously unprofessional field condition really hampered the Sounders with narrow dimensions, various puddles and mud bogs. Anyone whining about the turf in Seattle should be forced to re-watch this game. I did watch it again, and there were some disappointing performances.
Seattle Sounders vs. New York City FC: Player ratings
