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Absolute Zero: Kelvin Leerdam’s instant impact on the Seattle Sounders’ defense

The Seattle Sounders are in the middle of a club-record shutout streak, one that directly correlates with the arrival of fullback Kelvin Leerdam. In this edition of Quest Diagnostics Advanced Stats, we take a closer look at Leerdam’s instant impact.


The Sounders have not conceded a goal since the 50th minute against D.C. United on July 19, a span of 400 minutes. Leerdam has played all but 10 of those minutes and been an integral component of the team’s offensive and defensive success.

Absolute Zero: Kelvin Leerdam’s instant impact on the Seattle Sounders’ defense -

Seattle has outscored its opponents 11-0 with Leerdam on the pitch and are 4-0-1. The Sounders will try and extend their eight-match unbeaten streak to nine when they welcome Minnesota United to CenturyLink Field on Sunday (7 p.m. PT; FS1, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360AM | TICKETS).

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