The Seattle Sounders are just shy of a quarter of a way through their 2021 MLS campaign. The club and the rest of the league get to regroup and recharge during this FIFA international break, so let’s take a moment to reflect on the 10 biggest storylines of the season so far.
The return of fans
Fans. Are. Back. There’s no bigger change from last year than this, an encouraging sign as the country is in the process of returning to normalcy from the COVID-19 pandemic. After returning to play in closed-door games last season, the Sounders and other clubs have reopened in limited capacities to spectators and have returned stadiums to their lively selves.