It's a double-win week for the Seattle Sounders after a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United, following a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake. We break down what stood out from the wins, including the performances of Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnák, Paul Arriola's continued emergence and a midfield that looks increasingly settled with Cristian Roldan back in the fold. Then we look around a wide-open Western Conference and ask which teams actually represent the biggest threats to Seattle. Vancouver have established themselves as one of the teams to beat, but nearly every contender has flaws — and LAFC just added another major question by parting ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos. We also debate the Sounders' best XI based on current form. Has Arriola become a locked-in starter? Should Hassani Dotson partner Cristian in midfield? And how should Seattle handle its back line as Yeimar works his way back? Finally, we preview Sporting Kansas City and the dangerous André Luiz as Seattle looks to make it three straight wins.
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