After snagging their first win in over four months, the Seattle Sounders are looking to do something big today, pushing for a season-long seven-game unbeaten streak. That win against RSL also catapulted us right back into the mix, tying for the ninth playoff spot in the Western Conference. Talk about momentum, right?
Our House, Our History, Our Momentum
It hasn’t been pretty, we all know it. Losing eight straight before this recent turnaround? Ouch. But over the last six games, the boys have been grinding out a 1-0-5 record. It’s not perfect, but it’s progress, a clear sign the ship is righting itself. Today isn’t just about extending that unbeaten run though, it’s about history. Our very own Brian Schmetzer is sitting one win shy of 150 career MLS wins. Can you imagine him hitting that milestone right here at Lumen Field, with our team fighting for a playoff spot? The Loons are walking into a fortress too, we’ve got an 8-1-0 all-time record against them right here in the Emerald City. Let’s keep that going, fellas!
Minnesota’s Woes Are Our Opportunity
Meanwhile, Minnesota United is in a bit of a tailspin. They’ve scored a ton of goals, 17 in their last six games, but somehow managing a brutal 1-4-1 record in that stretch. Think about that: a 5-1 win, a 3-3 tie, then a 5-4 loss and a 3-2 loss where they blew a 2-0 lead. It’s wild! Their struggles actually go way back to May 10, with a 15-match stretch where they’ve only won once, gone 1-8-6 overall, and been outscored 30-25. And today, they’re further hampered by missing some key guys like Carlos Harvey and Nectarios Triantis due to international duty, plus Joaquín Pereyra with a lower extremity injury. This is our chance to take full advantage.
Battle Through the Absences
Now, we aren’t without our own hurdles. The injury report for the Sounders is still pretty packed, unfortunately. We’ve got Pedro de la Vega out with a quad issue, Jesús Ferreira and Paul Rothrock are both dealing with hamstring problems, and Nikola Petković is out with a knee injury. Plus, Dejan Joveljić is on international duty. It means the guys on the field have to step up even more, showing that depth and grit we know they have. It’s never easy, but this team has proven they can fight through adversity.
So, it’s all happening today, September 26, at 5:40 PM PDT at Lumen Field. The stage is set for a massive match. Not only could we extend our unbeaten streak and solidify that playoff position, but we could also see Coach Schmetzer make history. The atmosphere in the West Club Concourse is probably already buzzing from the Annual Business Meeting earlier, but we need that energy translating onto the field. Let’s make some noise, Seattle, and send Minnesota packing!
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Originally reported by Sounder at Heart.
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