Last Wednesday night, the Sounders collected a vital 3-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps at CenturyLink Field. While the storylines have centered around the offense clicking to devastating effect – and rightly so – it could have been a very different result if not for Stefan Frei’s fantastic save on Fredy Montero in the 36th minute. Let’s take a closer look at how he managed to deny the former Sounders Designated Player.
First things first, let’s break down the challenges a goalkeeper faces when defending a free-kick.