Your wait is over. The Seattle Sounders finally return home to CenturyLink Field after their failure in the 2017 MLS Cup Final. Their first match is a must win against Santa Tecla FC of El Salvador. Not only is it a must win, but Seattle needs to win by more than a single goal, or win 1-nil. A 2-1 win would advance to extra time. There is no away goal rule in extra time; if the score remains tied the two sides would kick from the spot.
Brian Schmetzer’s lineup choice was hampered in San Salvador and it somewhat remains so.