Jordan Morris Is Carrying the Seattle Sounders on His Back

Last Saturday at Allianz Field, Morris did what he does best: score goals. And man, this wasn’t just any goal. Just 11 minutes in, the Seattle Sounders' number 13 broke the deadlock against Minnesota United in a lightning-fast play. The ball slipped from Obed Vargas, shot through the defense like an arrow, and landed at Morris' feet. That goal wasn’t just his 10th of the MLS regular season, it was another clear sign that this kid from Mercer Island is having one of his best moments yet.

There’s something between Morris and Minnesota United—and it’s not exactly friendly. Every time the Sounders face the Loons, Morris leaves the pitch with another goal in his pocket. "I think we match up well against a team like that," Morris said after the game, breaking down how Minnesota’s aggressive style leaves them wide open to the kind of fast counters where Morris thrives.

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But hey, let’s be real—Saturday’s story wasn’t just about Jordan Morris. The whole team seemed fired up, determined to bounce back from that humiliating loss to LAFC in the Leagues Cup. If you expected to see a beaten, hesitant squad, you were in for a surprise. Sure, Morris opened the floodgates, but then Jackson Ragen came to the rescue with a header off a corner kick, and Albert Rusnák sealed the deal with a long-range strike that caught everyone—including goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair—off guard.

Coach Schmetzer, never one to hold back, summed it up perfectly: "They could've come out here and played a lousy game, but they didn't." And that's what makes the Sounders dangerous—their ability to bounce back quickly, to turn frustration into fuel.

Speaking of comebacks, nobody's making the most of this "second chance" like Morris himself. Since shifting from the wing to a center-forward role, he’s been on fire. With 13 goals and an assist in his last 19 games, it’s clear that this position change has breathed new life into him. Playing closer to goal has sparked something in Morris, maybe a renewed confidence, or just an insatiable hunger to make an impact when it matters most. If you’ve followed his career from the start, you’ve always known he was talented, but something's different now. He’s not just sprinting down the wing waiting for a chance—he’s creating those chances. He’s becoming the guy who gets it done.

It’s pretty wild to see Morris surpassing club legends like Fredy Montero. Hitting 80 goals across all competitions is no small feat, especially at a club with so much history. Schmetzer made sure to point that out, reminding everyone that Montero was one of the Sounders' greatest scorers.

And speaking of impact, let’s be honest, the timing of this win couldn’t have been better. With the U.S. Open Cup semifinals looming and a rematch with LAFC circled on the calendar, the Sounders needed this boost. The team’s confidence is sky-high, and it's no exaggeration to say that they might just ride this wave of momentum to finally take down the LA giant. Morris and company are ready to leave it all on the field next Wednesday, and with this win in their back pocket, the team’s sharper than ever.