During the Seattle Sounders’ six-match winning streak, they have outscored opponents 15-3. The victories have ranged from late-game stunners on the road to a 5-0 dismantling at home, but each of them featured a similar trend: outstanding defense.
After tying the club record for largest margin of victory in an MLS match on Saturday, Head Coach Brian Schmetzer spoke of the team’s structure and its commitment to defensive excellence.
Let’s break down each part of Schmetzer’s remarks.
GOALKEEPER
“You start with Stef [Frei], and that’s obviously the starting point…Stef is, in my opinion, not undervalued, but he might not have the national reputation that he deserves.