Trick or treat? This match felt like both. The Sounders convert 5 straight penalties to get the 0-0 "win" in match 1 against Houston Dynamo but were unable to take advantage of being up a man after the Carrasquilla touched Rusnák's face. Next is away at Houston but will Jordan even be available?

• Van Cit wins away at home 5-0 of Portscum
• Is a Fall-Spring season tenable?
• Can Ruidíaz reinvigorate the #9 role?
• Is Minoungou a difference maker?
• Do the Sounders take care of business in wet Houston?

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