The Sounders' Wednesday victory was a milestone the team badly needed after their months-long inability to put up three points against the weakest of competition, but they will need more where that came from as they enter the final stretch.
The Sounders had some positives to take away from their Saturday draw, but it was just that - a draw. And thus the frustrations continue building as time dwindles for the Rave green.
In some ways, Saturday inaugurated the Dejan Joveljić era with a bang; in others, without one. What did the Sounders' 2-2 draw with Chicago mean for the team going forward with their summer signing?
The question from early in the season - is the Sounders' opening legit? - is long since its expiration date. The new question is: can they recover in time to make the playoffs? Their most recent loss to Austin FC makes things look quite dire indeed.
Seattle is in their worst position all season after their sixth straight loss. How did the team react after dropping a winnable game 2-1 to the Portland Timbers?