Last Saturday night, Seattle hosted Real Salt Lake in their final 2025 regular season home MLS match. Despite having an entire starting lineup worth of players unavailable, the Sounders delivered a strong, cohesive performance, securing a hard fought 1-0 victory. From the opening whistle, Seattle displayed their intent to attack. Operating from a back-three defense, they quickly established dominance, pushing numbers forward. The free-flowing offensive movements created numerous big chances, resulting in an early goal that set the match tone. The narrative of the night, however, was as much about resilience as it was about flair. In a testament to the depth and versatility of the squad, the Sounders integrated both seasoned veterans and promising rookies into the lineup. This blend of experience and fresh talent didn’t miss a beat, despite the significant absences. The restructured backline showed an impressive level of cohesion and organization, consistently forcing RSL into predictable and ineffective play. The shutout reflected a total team effort, as every player contributed to the defensive strength, while the attacking unit continued to press and create opportunities. The victory capped off their home regular season with momentum, earned the full three points, and underscored Seattle’s ability to perform...