The Seattle Sounders got their 2021 preseason schedule under way against their most familiar foe, giving coach Brian Schmetzer his first look at a revamped two-forward formation against a MLS opponent.
So far so good.
The Sounders got a goal from Fredy Montero to open the scoring in the 62nd minute and conceded a late equalizer to Darion Asprilla on the way to a 1-1 draw at the Starfire on Tuesday. In the second match, a lineup comprised mostly of reserves, academy and Tacoma Defiance players battled the Timbers to a scoreless draw over 75 minutes.