Seattle finally won a “must win” game. It came in July and on the road, against a Colorado team that had just gone on the road to beat Vancouver. The mighty Sounders came out with a solid team lineup that made sense and played on the front foot for the vast majority of the match. A few mental lapses and a definite drop in intensity after taking the lead twice led to a much closer match than was necessary. Seattle only put two shots on frame all match, although they consistently created a lot of pressure in the attacking third, which worked well for a team that desperately needed the full three points.
Will Bruin shows striker-like tendencies, and Frei shows why he might be the best in the league.
