TUKWILA, Wash.—In the soccer world, there are pros and cons to the kind of fixture congestion that the Seattle Sounders are facing this week. Three matches in eight days is not ideal in terms of fatigue, travel, and general stress, but it does allow the team to get right back onto the pitch in an attempt to redeem themselves. Head coach Brian Schmetzer said on Friday that his team is more than ready for a chance to get rid of the memory of their last-gasp draw against Orlando City on Wednesday. “One of the hallmarks of this group is that they’re mentally strong, they would much rather play earlier than let that sit for a full week.
Sounders need to be more consistent on both sides of the pitch against Portland
