For the past few months, the Seattle Sounders have been doing just enough to keep their heads above water. It hasn’t been pretty, but it’s kept them within a decent run of a playoff position. Wednesday’s 1-1 tie with Orlando City wasn’t exactly disastrous, but it very well could prove to be a turning point.
It doesn’t have to be a negative turning point, mind you, but the Sounders have been playing with fire and finally got burned. How they react will define this season.
If they manage to steal three points in Portland, all is basically forgiven.