Sounders win MLS Cup without recording shot on target
The Seattle Sounders made history Saturday night, on multiple fronts.
Not only did the club claim its first-ever MLS Cup title by outlasting Toronto FC, 5-4 on penalties, but after an invisible attacking display, the Sounders also became the first team in league history to capture the hardware despite going the entire match without recording a single shot on target.
Related: Seattle captures 1st MLS Cup by defeating Toronto FC on penalties
Not one, in over 120 minutes of frigid, chippy action.
xG map for the MLS Cup Final. Seattle won a cup without ever putting together a dangerous attack. It's an achievement! pic.twitter.com/d6F4zBVlMh
— Michael Caley (@MC_of_A) December 11, 2016
Look away, Toronto FC fans. The stats make for some grim viewing, considering the result:

(Courtesy: KICK)
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how you win.
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