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Seattle Sounders: 4 Takeaways from the 2017 Schedule

By Paul Taylor

Jul 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) is grabbed by Toronto FC defender Steven Beitashour (33) as they battle for the ball during the second half of a 1-1 tie at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) is grabbed by Toronto FC defender Steven Beitashour (33) as they battle for the ball during the second half of a 1-1 tie at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 31, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Sounders fans perform a chant during a ceremony before kickoff against the Los Angeles Galaxy the first half at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

4) Breaking down the basics

The Sounders will have 12 games featured on national television, with six on ESPN, five on FS1 and one on FOX. As reigning MLS Cup champions this is interesting, only because they had 14 nationally televised games last season.

In that respect, it should also be noted the Sounders will have a tough start to the defense of their trophy, with seven of their first 11 games on the road. Again, for the purposes of comparison, last season they played seven of their first 11 games at home.

On the flip side, the Rave Green will be in a strong position as the season winds down (assuming they are still in contention for a playoff spot of course). Three of their final four games will be played at CenturyLink Field.

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Which games are you most and least looking forward to this coming season? Which portion of the schedule — if any — are you most concerned about, and why? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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