The Sounders are trying to win their fourth straight game for the first time this season tonight when they hit the road to face the New England Revolution. This isn’t just another game, it’s a massive test for our boys, who have ripped off an eight-game unbeaten streak, rocketing from 14th in the Western Conference all the way up to seventh. We’re talking three points out of sixth, people. Every game counts now.
Can Our Boys Survive The Playoff Gauntlet?
Look, that three-game winning streak we just had was sweet, but the source makes it clear: those wins came against teams below us in the standings. Tonight against the Revolution, who are sitting second in the Eastern Conference, that’s a whole different beast. New England missed the playoffs the last two seasons, but they’re absolutely flying now, powered by Carles Gil with his 12 goals and four assists, plus Matt Turner in goal who’s prevented a crazy 9.0 goals. This match kicks off a brutal end to the season: five of our final seven games are against teams holding playoff positions. This is where champions are made, or where seasons can slip away. Our Emerald City heroes haven’t been to Gillette Stadium since 2018, and this is only the second time since Brian Schmetzer took the helm in July 2016. It’s unfamiliar territory against a red-hot team.
Roldan Eyes History While The Injury Bug Bites
Cristian Roldan, our midfield maestro who’s been crushing it so hard he recently got called up to the USMNT, is just two goals shy of 50 for his career. If he hits it, he’ll be only the third player in Sounders history to snag 50 goals AND 50 assists across all competitions. That’s a legend in the making right there! We’re also already the kings of road wins in the MLS era with 99 since 2009, so adding number 100 tonight at Gillette would be huge.
But let’s be real, we’re not at full strength. Pedro de la Vega is out with a quad injury, Nikola Petković has a knee issue, and Paul Rothrock is dealing with a hamstring. The Revolution also have their own injury woes, with Leo Campana and Mamadou Fofana out with lower body issues, Jack Harrison sidelined by a quad, and Alhassan Yusuf with a hamstring. Their recent form is LWWWL, while we’re on WWWDD. We’ve got the momentum, no doubt.
Tonight is huge. It’s Saturday, October 10th, 4:30 PM PDT, and you can catch all the action on AppleTV or tune into 950 KJR-AM Seattle. This isn’t just about another win; it’s about proving we belong in that playoff picture. Every point matters, especially against a team like the Revs. Let’s go, Sounders! Bring home the W!
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Originally reported by Sounder at Heart.
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