If there was any one overriding constant of the Brian Schmetzer era in 2016, it was consistency. Perhaps it was simply an extension of the man himself, a calm tottering sailboat in the midst of storm surges.
But in any case, once Schmetzer took charge on July 31, the lineup rarely changed. The only major adjustment he made in 20 games was flipping Jordan Morris wide left to make room for Nelson Valdez up top. Valdez ultimately scored twice in the postseason and ended his career in Seattle with his most productive spell.
Needless to say, Schmetzer is no Claudio Ranieri.