I had a bad feeling about this one going into it. You’ve heard all the numbers by now. Columbus Crew had lost five in a row. They couldn’t lose another, could they? And besides, Seattle Sounders were coming off a rivalry match in Portland and a midweek trip to Dallas/Frisco. Sure, those were both wins, but this would be yet another road match. Against the team that had their number the last time they squared off.
78 minutes in, I had another reason to think this just wouldn’t be their day. But I guess I shouldn’t trust my gut, and should just trust my Sounders instead.