Whether on Sounder at Heart, social media, various podcasts, in the stadium or in local bars, the general vibe of the fan is one that is fairly content. This may seem odd considering that the Seattle Sounders are 6th in the West, 12th in the Shield race, and have claimed only 5 points from their four matches played.
There is a bit of contentment, a willing patience. There are five main reasons for this, the biggest of those being that we get to look at a 30-foot-tall MLS Cup replica and a banner hanging from the rafters.