Are FC Cincinnati the most fun team in the Eastern Conference? They have a deadly striker duo, a diminutive No. 10 with massive panache, and intriguing talent all over the field. They also have some MLS pundits picking them to win the Supporters’ Shield. This Cincy team has come a long way since the Sounders humbled them in their inaugural match in 2019.
While Cincinnati was stymied in a 0-0 draw with Orlando City, Seattle spent Saturday night dazzling MLS. Let’s look at how the Sounders dismantled Real Salt Lake, and how they might tackle their first road game of the season against an upstart Cincinnati side.