Heading into Sunday’s game against Los Angeles FC, the Sounders find themselves in an odd position: underdog.
Perhaps it’s the league-leading 21 goals LAFC has scored in its second MLS season or the glitz of its pristine Banc of California Stadium, but it seems Seattle and its unbeaten record should be more revered leading up to this game.
“I hope they underestimate us,” Sounders goalie Stefan Frei said. “I don’t think they are way better than we are, ’cause I think we’re a really good squad. We can go down there and make it very difficult defensively for them to find something and we have guys who can exploit their holes in the back.