VANCOUVER, B.C. — There was nothing particularly attractive about how they did it, but the Seattle Sounders would head home perfectly satisfied with their standing in the Western Conference semifinals.
The Sounders weathered some nervy final moments to take a 0-0 tie back to Seattle for Thursday’s second leg.
The chances were few and far between throughout, as neither team seemed particularly keen on pressing the action. The Sounders were content to let the Vancouver Whitecaps have the possession advantage, something Carl Robinson’s side is rarely interested in itself.
The result was a game that was not a ton of fun to watch — but sets up a second leg where both teams have everything to play for.