A little over a week ago, Sounders FC’s streak of seven consecutive postseason appearances was in jeopardy. Three massive home wins and over 134,000 fans later, the Rave Green sit just one result away from its second consecutive Western Conference Championship berth. After playing 270 minutes over an eight-day stretch, the club has all week to prep for Sunday’s decisive second leg at FC Dallas.
Now catch up on the latest coverage surrounding the hottest team in the West:
- ESPN FC interviewed Sounders FC broadcast analyst Kasey Keller on whether or not Seattle has what it takes to win it all.
- Sports Illustrated’s Liviu Bird wrote a column on Dempsey’s clutch goal and recent scoring streak.
- Larry Stone of The Seattle Times noted how Sunday's win demonstrated the Rave Green’s confidence and character.
- Clint Dempsey’s game-winning free kick on Sunday was shared by USA Today.
- Erik Friberg’s game-winner from Wednesday made it to No. 5 on Sportscenter’s “Top 10.”
- Vice Sports followed Drew Carey around for a match, calling him the “coolest owner in sports.”
- Sounder at Heart examined the ways to secure advancement ahead of Sunday’s return leg.
- Will Parchman of SoundersFC.com reviewed how the Rave Green displayed ‘postseason mettle’ against the LA Galaxy in the Knockout Round.
