Real Salt Lake continued their onslaught up the Western Conference with a thumping 3-0 win against a much-rotated Seattle Sounders side. Given the off-field controversy that has embroiled the club in recent weeks, culminating in the firing of Mike Petke this week, this was a statement victory for a team far more dangerous than many may give them credit.
Seattle, meanwhile, are crippled with injuries and tumbling down the standings, Brian Scmetzer looking to future matches against the Galaxy and Timbers to steady the ship.
Here are three things we learned.