Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer praised his roster depth before the season and Wednesday ... the lone goal coming in a 2-1 loss to Costa Rican side C.S. Herediano in a Champions Cup match Wednesday.

Also, why it built depth among a group of spry, playmaking midfielders. Unfortunately for the Sounders ... Will Bruin worked out on the side Tuesday but remains a longshot to play against Salt ...

For the Seattle Sounders ... explosive Portland side, but with an experienced contingency plan in Panamanian international Roman Torres, Schmetzer said he feels he has the depth to offset the ...