Sights, Sounds, notes, and one big take from Sounders 6-2 demolition job of the Timbers

THE BIG TAKE

The Sounders player’s understanding of how to move without the ball, create space for another player to move into the vacated space, and have his teammate deliver the ball in the right place is the dramatic change Brian Schmetzer has been waiting for. The return of Nico Lodeiro is an obvious big lift to the team. With the team now understanding intricate ball and non-ball movement the Sounders offensive potential is limitless. The players now get how to pass out of a high LAFC type press or a delayed press employed by the Timbers.

The next growth area is clear and concise communication between the backline. The Timbers squandered numerous chances in the opening ten minutes. One has to wonder how the game would have played out if the Timbers had scored first and in the early stages of the game.