Seattle Sounders: 3 Keys Versus the Houston Dynamo

Oct 18, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) and Houston Dynamo forward Giles Barnes (10) battle for the ball during the first half at BBVA Compass Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) and Houston Dynamo forward Giles Barnes (10) battle for the ball during the first half at BBVA Compass Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 12, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Dynamo midfielder Ricardo Clark (13) celebrates his goal against FC Dallas in the first half at BBVA Compass Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

2) Dynamo’s league-leading attack

Yes, we’re only four games into the season, but the Dynamo’s scoring record is still impressive. Averaging nearly three strikes per game, their 11 goals is tops in MLS, three ahead of their nearest competitor.

Equally impressive is that Owen Coyle’s team spread the goals around, with seven different players already getting their name on the score-sheet. Leading the way, just like last season, is Will Bruin, and the Sounders can expect to have their hands full trying to contain the powerful former 11th overall SuperDraft pick.

While Houston will present a challenge, Seattle will be boosted by the clean sheet against Montreal. In fact, the defense has played pretty well this season, with two of the five goals conceded coming from controversial penalty awards. (That’s right, we’re still not letting that rest.)

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