TUKWILA – A look to 2020 began with a reflection on the 2017 Sounders’ season for Brian Schmetzer.
Back then, the longtime coach was a first-time leader of an MLS-championship squad. Despite the club’s 2016 Cup being a wild and unforeseen run, it seemed everyone had the expectation the Sounders would repeat.
Instead, Seattle overcame a 4-6-4 start to the 2017 season to flop in the MLS Cup final against Toronto FC.
“In many ways (2016) was a bit of a blur for me,” said Schmetzer, who was promoted from assistant coach at midseason.