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Seattle Sounders: 3 Keys Versus the Montreal Impact

By Paul Taylor

Jul 25, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Seattle Sounders defender Osvaldo Alonso (6) holds off Montreal Impact forward Dominic Oduyo (7) in the second half at Stade Saputo. The Impact won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 25, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Seattle Sounders defender Osvaldo Alonso (6) holds off Montreal Impact forward Dominic Oduyo (7) in the second half at Stade Saputo. The Impact won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Clint Dempsey (2) walks off the field following the final whistle of a 2-1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC victory at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

3) The front line

Admittedly, scoring goals may come across as stating the obvious when it comes to a key to the game. However, there is genuine significance in respect of the Sounders, who are tied at the bottom of MLS in the scoring charts.

Admittedly, part of this is down to still adjusting to Obafemi Martins departure on the eve of the new season. Regardless, there is little excuse for the Seattle forward line to have no goals to their name yet, especially with the talent available.

One drawback of having this talent, is the likes of Clint Dempsey and Jordan Morris being away on international duty, rather than using the opportunity to rest. Dempsey may well be rejuvenated after scoring for the United States, but don’t be surprised to see Herculez Gomez replace him or Morris at some point during the second half.

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What do you expect from the Sounders against the Impact? What do you think the final outcome will be, and why? Let us know in the comments section below.

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