SEATTLE — If I were to describe the mood at CenturyLink Field this season in one word, I’d probably say “tense.” Heading into Saturday’s Cascadia Cup match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, seven of the eight matches there had been decided by one goal or less and the only previous two-goal margin was provided on the final play of the 3-1 win over Minnesota United.
With the sun shining on a gorgeous summer afternoon, though, the mood was far more light. The 2-0 win felt almost — dare I say it? — easy.
No, it wasn’t a perfect performance.