The 2018 MLS postseason ended painfully, to say the least, for Seattle Sounders FC, losing in penalties to their biggest rival. Down two of their most important players, Seattle put in a good fight but fell short in frustrating fashion. This offseason has been a quiet one from the Sounders, without splashy rumors and the roster churn that can help wipe a fan’s mental slate clean and prepare for a new year with fresh faces on the pitch. Instead, it has felt businesslike and focused. Maybe that consistency is a good thing, given the nearly-disastrous starts of previous seasons.
Here’s where the Sounders stand going into 2019
