There is no shortage of winners on a team that’s 3-0-0, but some Sounders have shone more brightly than others during their scorched-earth start. Who, exactly? This is as good an occasion as any to update our semi-regular Seattle-specific power rankings.



1. Jordan Morris (last time: 8)



One could make a case for Nicolás Lodeiro, who earned this spot in the previous rankings last autumn and is still probably Seattle’s best and most important player. Or for Brian Schmetzer, who as head coach could theoretically keep Morris glued to the bench, or for Adrian Hanauer, who cuts his checks.



But when you return from what was basically 18 straight months off not only showing no rust but engulfing opposing defenses in righteous fire, you automatically win top billing: Them’s the rules.



Morris went from slightly patronizing feel-good comeback story to early MLS MVP candidate even faster than he sprints down the wing. He’s scored...