For the second week running, Sounders FC holds the top spot in the Weekly Power Rankings for ESPN.com and MLSsoccer.com following the team’s impressive road win over the Portland Timbers on Sunday.
“The unquestioned best team in MLS through four weeks, the Sounders got second-half goals from Raúl Ruidíaz and Fredy Montero to secure a 2-1 win against rival Portland,” wrote ESPN.com’s Kyle Bonagura. “Seattle is the lone remaining unbeaten team in the Western Conference and leads MLS with 10 points.”
The league’s editorial team also praised Seattle’s run of form to start the campaign, with columnist J. Sam Jones praising Head Coach Brian Schmetzer and noting the seeming inevitability of Sounders FC’s success on the pitch.