4/12/2023 0 Comments Vox definitionThat’s all to illustrate that the Sounders are absolutely hoovering the ball up throughout the field so far, and when they’ve got it they very seldom give it up. They’re fourth in the league when it comes to winning possession in the final third, according to Fotmob, with 7 per match, and they lead the league in possession won in midfield. The team’s tackle success rate is firmly middle of the pack, as 43.5% puts them 15th out of 29 teams, but their 23 tackle attempts per game is the fourth highest average in the league. I don't want to waste time re-covering what he’s already played out, so suffice it to say that the ability to consistently win second balls and pick up loose touches in and around the area has allowed them to extend plays and directly led to goals.Īccording to MLS, the Sounders lead the league in “headed duel percentage” (67.2%) and in straight duel percentage (55.6%). I think our dearly beloved Jeremiah Oshan did a great job of explaining how the Sounders defense and counter-press are fueling the attack. There will be plenty to talk about and enjoy with this attack as the season continues, but what’s more interesting to me at this point is what’s allowed the team to thrive in the attacking third. Jordan Morris is leading the Golden Boot race, Héber is putting up a goal a game and has still missed more Big Chances than all but two MLS teams have even produced, and Nico Lodeiro is creating chances at a rate that if he keeps it up will have all of his attacking teammates filling out the scoresheet. If Brian Schmetzer and his staff can keep the squad reasonably healthy and performing at this level, there will be plenty written and said about the attack. Whether you want to call it “Highlife Soccer” or not, a team that produces 6.5 xG through two MLS games and turns that into 6.0 actual goals by any other name would be as sweet. The Seattle Sounders are absolutely flourishing in attack right now.
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