From a pure results perspective, it’s hard to imagine the start of the Seattle Sounders’ season going any better than it has. They’re 4-0-1 through five games and a win tonight would equal their best-ever start in franchise history. This has come despite facing a formidable schedule that has included three playoff teams from a year ago and two other teams who have started as well as anyone in the league.
They’ve got another big test tonight against LAFC, who despite a relatively slow start has to be considered one of the most talented teams in the league and may even have Carlos Vela back.