There is something insatiable in way Nicolas Lodeiro plays soccer.
That’s what immediately struck Sounders sporting director Chris Henderson when he first caught a glimpse of him on a scouting trip. That’s one of the foremost traits that so inflamed general manager Garth Lagerwey’s desire to complete his midseason signing even when the process dragged on.
Lodeiro is almost ravenous when his team is behind, sometimes even when the score is tied – as was Tuesday night’s Western Conference final match against Colorado near the hour mark.
His relentlessness is contagious, teammates say. Rookie forward Jordan Morris refers to Lodeiro as their “heartbeat.