Throughout Sounders FC’s historic nine-game winning streak in MLS play, much has been made of the team’s impenetrable defense – and rightfully so. In those nine games, the team has conceded just five times, including four clean sheets. Beyond the win streak, the team hasn’t conceded multiple goals in a game since June.
At the heart of Seattle’s stalwart defending is goalkeeper Stefan Frei. Even when the team was struggling for results earlier in the season, the Sounders shot-stopper consistently delivered man of the match performances, giving his side a chance to collect points every time they stepped on the pitch.