SEATTLE — So much for defending the home turf.
The Seattle Sounders came into Sunday’s game against the Portland Timbers with a chance to confirm their status as the top team in the Western Conference, if not MLS. Unfortunately, they fell flat in a performance that could be described as forgettable at best. Going behind early behind a Eryk Williamson goal in the 9th minute, the Sounders settled in for most of the first half before being a Kelvin Leerdam golazo tied it. Though they ended the half on a high note, the remainder of the game saw them struggle to break down the Timbers, and rely on Stefan Frei to keep them in the game.