If there’s been one constant during the Seattle Sounders’ nine-game winning streak — aside from the winning, of course — it has been a stout defense. Even in matches where they are giving up a reasonably high number of shots, the genuine chances have been few and far between. On the rare occasion they give up a genuine chance, Stefan Frei has mostly been there to bail out the defense.
By itself, though, defense can only get you so far. The win over the Portland Timbers withstanding, you usually need to be able to score in order to actually win.