Last Sunday in a 3-0 road win over the LA Galaxy, Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer opted to start Will Bruin up front and move Jordan Morris to the left wing. And for the first time in 2017, the Sounders’ offense clicked looked the explosive juggernaut it could be.
The reason why the adjustment is so successful is because it more naturally suits Morris and Bruin’s styles of play. Morris is much more of a second striker and loves to run at defenders in space. Bruin is a target forward by trade, who is comfortable with his back to goal and stretching center backs deep.