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.
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).
