In sports, as in life, results are not created equal. The Dynamo went to Seattle on Wednesday and played to a scoreless draw. On the surface, it’s a positive achievement but far from extraordinary. But looking closer at the circumstances, the road point seems a noteworthy accomplishment.
Begin with the freshness of the squads entering Wednesday’s game. The Dynamo had three days of rest following Saturday’s 3-2 home loss to Colorado. Seattle enjoyed nine days of rejuvenation following a 2-1 win at Vancouver on October 2.
Then consider what was at stake for each of the two teams.