We knew that the Seattle Sounders would be a tough match. After the first eight minutes, the Colorado Rapids hoped to leave the Pacific Northwest without being embarrassed. Though the scoreboard was kind (2-0), the eyeball test showed the difference between the chemistry and quality of Seattle and the need for gelling among the new pieces for the Rapids.
First Half
This game started off ugly quickly. The concern about the backline of the Rapids proved legitimate. In the fifth minute, the Sounders’ Kelvin Leerdam scored on a third try in a flurry of activity in front of goal.