A Sounder never quits. That’s the attitude that Brian Schmetzer wants from his team. It may go so far as his guiding philosophy — belief in each other, togetherness, passion, hope. Sure, there are soccer things that the Seattle Sounders coach believes, but it is his attitude that helps the side recover from poor starts and go on improbable runs.
The latest obstacle is FC Dallas. They are the best team in the West, one of the best on the road. They are younger, maybe even more skilled. But they are a team of annual collapse.