After giving up two goals and a red card in the second half against Sporting Kansas City, Brian Schmetzer emphasized that they got the three points, but it may be more costly than he is letting on.
It manifested in their next game against Colorado yesterday. Having Nouhou suspended for the Colorado match as well as San Jose match and giving up 5 goals in on 4 penalty kicks in the second half of the last two games raises concerns that are ordinarily overshadowed by the sustained success of the team.
The Sounders calling card has been their defense and composure since their entry to MLS.