A lot of Sounders FC players have stepped up this season, culminating in the best start in franchise history. MLS veteran defender Shane O’Neill is at the top of the list, helping to solidify a new three-center back system and a defense that has only allowed two goals so far, both off of set pieces.
O’Neill, who joined Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani on this week’s Side x Side podcast, credits his seemingly easy assimilation into the new system to his time playing for Orlando City SC.
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