The Seattle Sounders came in to Columbus with talk cementing their status of a MLS dynasty with a victory in MLS Cup. They left dispirited and empty handed and the only talk will be about how they let the opportunity slip away.
After a well-deserved 3-0 defeat to the Columbus Crew, the dethroned champions will have plenty of time to consider their legacy in the context of their history in MLS. Four championship appearances in five years surely puts the Sounders in the top tier of MLS clubs, even considering their relative short tenure in the league.