For the third time this season, the Seattle Sounders will be shaking off the rust of an extended time off to return to action. They’ll have their work cut out for them. The Portland Timbers are fresh off winning the MLS is Back Tournament, where the Sounders went 1-1-1 in the group stage before being bounced in the Round of 16 by LAFC. The Timbers, on the other hand, went 5-0-2. Here are five things we’re hoping to see when they renew their rivalry:
Enjoy the silence
By now, you’d think MLS teams are reasonably well-versed in playing without crowds.