In many ways, playing Toronto FC is like looking in a mirror for the Seattle Sounders. Aggressive ownership? Check. International stars? Check. Underwhelming postseason followed by an impressive playoff run? Big check.
But as familiar as Toronto FC may seem on a quick glance, this is a very different side than the one the Sounders faced in back to back MLS Cup finals in 2016 and 2017 and even significantly changed from the one that visited CenturyLink Field earlier this year.
We asked Waking the Red’s Michael Singh to come onto our podcast and give us a bit more information about the team standing in the Sounders way on Sunday.