The Boys in Blue are coming off a 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City at the Children's Mercy Park, where an Andres Perea finish in the first half was cancelled out by Daniel Salloi's rebound effort in the 74th minute.
"They're obviously making big efforts to defend the space in behind, and that's then for us to adapt. That's going to be the next step of the team's evolution."
Pascal Jansen expressed confidence in Alonso Martinez's fitness, despite the striker's busy schedule. Jansen praised Martinez's contributions during the Gold Cup, emphasizing team spirit and support in tough moments.
Brian Schmetzer expressed the need for a 'complete performance' from the Sounders despite their victory. The team led 3-0 at halftime but faced intense pressure in the second half.