On Sunday night, the Seattle Sounders defeated Western Conference rival LAFC 3-1 (again) at CenturyLink Field. With so much action on the pitch, it’s easy to miss some of the building blocks that led to this massive win.
Let’s break it down. Here are five things you may have missed.
Tactical Versatility
Against Portland, Seattle faced a team that likes to sit deep, absorb pressure and hit quickly in transition. The Timbers were no match for the Sounders, with Seattle posting three goals and securing the win. On Sunday, they played an LAFC team that has the opposite identity, as the Black & Gold want to dominate possession and counter-press as soon as they lose the ball.