The Seattle Sounders advanced to their third MLS Cup after upsetting Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium, and it must be said that the Sounders were good value for their victory. Given slim odds by just about everyone outside of Seattle, the Sounders put on an impressive display against the Supporters’ Shield winners, stifling the likely MVP and displaying cold, lethal finishing in the final third.
So unexpected was the Sounders performance that the reaction online ranged from euphoria (Sounders fans and players), to shock (pundits) to saltiness (pundits and those located about 174.