Tactics and Trends: Controlling tempo in a fluid central midfield

Minus a few hiccups, the Sounders center mids performed well in their newer, more fluid roles.

Photo Gallery: Sounders vs Colorado

Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids: community player ratings form

Sounders score two quick goals, then hold Rapids at arm’s length.

Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids: Highlights, stats and quotes

"I’m going to compliment my team, that was a pretty tremendous opening 10 minutes. They were up for the game. They were fast ... the quality of the goals and the quality of some of our play was tremendous" -Brian Schmetzer

Talking points: Sounders hit the road following perfect start

Two games, six points and one destroyed narrative.

Fulltime: Sounders dispatch Rapids, 2-0

Kelvin Leerdam and Raul Ruidiaz each score early goals.

Sounders vs Colorado Rapids: Three Questions

Saturday night’s match (7 p.m., JOEtv) features a rebuilt Rapids side that might just be a playoff contender.

Scouting Report: Cloudy with a strong chance of goals

The Sounders will be excited for an opportunity to face a revamped Rapids team still learning each other’s names

Ambitious Sounders ready to write new narratives

‘Why can’t we lead from the front?’ Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer wonders aloud.