Back From International Duty: Sounders Fight to Stalemate in Minnesota
Jordan Morris is back, and he walked into a hostile environment. The Sounders traveled to Saint Paul on Sunday and came away with a 0-0 draw against Minnesota United, a result that feels both frustrating and familiar when you remember what these two teams have done to each other lately.
Sounders keeper Andrew Thomas got a real welcome to the night. He was booed mercilessly on his first touch of the ball, a sign that Minnesota's roster and coaching staff might look different, but the fundamental problem remains the same: the Loons own Seattle in head-to-head matchups. Minnesota swept the Sounders during the regular season last year, which is honestly wild because they were the only MLS team to pull that off. Then, just to twist the knife, they knocked Seattle out in the opening round of the playoffs last fall.
The Grind Continues
A scoreless draw on the road isn't the worst result in MLS, especially against a team that has dominated you recently. But you can feel the weight of this matchup. The Sounders came in with Morris back in the fold after his recent call-up to USMNT duties, which should help the attack. Still, converting chances and finding the back of the net against a team that has thoroughly figured you out is no small task.
Looking Forward
The Sounders will need to shake off the frustration of this result and refocus. Playing to 0-0 draws against better teams is survivable, but the pattern with Minnesota has to change eventually. The real test is whether Seattle can learn from last year's regular season sweep and the playoff exit that followed.
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