The Seattle Sounders won a playoff game in front of fans for the first time since the 2019 MLS Cup, beating FC Dallas 2-0 on Monday. The Sounders got goals from Albert Rusnák and Jordan Morris, while Stefan Frei registered his 12th career playoff shutout.
The Sounders now lead the best-of-3 series 1-0 with it now heading to Dallas on Saturday. A potential third game will be played on Nov. 10 in Seattle.
Highlights
MATCH SUMMARY
Seattle Sounders FC 2 – FC Dallas 0
Monday, October 30, 2023
Venue: Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field
Referee: Joe Dickerson
Assistants: Jeremy Hanson, Jeffrey Greeson
Fourth Official: Nima Saghafi
VAR: Jorge Gonzalez
Attendance: 30,741
Weather: 50 degrees and clear
SCORING SUMMARY
SEA – Albert Rusnák (penalty) 43’
SEA – Jordan Morris (Nouhou, Nico Lodeiro) 74’
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
SEA – Jesus Ferreira (caution) 45’+3’
SEA – Jackson Ragen (caution) 52’
FCD – Nkosi Tafari (caution) 81’
LINEUPS & STATS
Seattle Sounders FC – Stefan Frei; Alex Roldan, Yeimar, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou; João Paulo, Josh Atencio, Cristian Roldan, Albert Rusnák, Léo Chú (Nico Lodeiro 66’); Jordan Morris (Raúl Ruidíaz 83’)
Substitutes not used: Stefan Cleveland, Kelyn Rowe, Héber, Fredy Montero, Xavier Arreaga, Nico Lodeiro, Paul Rothrock, Obed Vargas
Total shots: 19
Shots on goal: 6
Fouls: 16
Offside: 3
Corner-Kicks: 2
Saves: 4
FC Dallas – Maarten Paes; Marco Farfan (Sam Junqua 70’), Nkosi Tafari, Ema Twumasi, Sebastien Ibeagha; Asier Illarramendi, Paxton Pomykal (Bernard Kamungo 77’), Alan Velasco (Liam Fraser 18’); Paul Arriola (Eugene Ansah 77’), Jader Obrian (Dante Sealy 70’), Jesus Ferreira
Substitutes not used: Jimmy Maurer, Jesus Jimenez, Sebastian Lletget, Amet Korca
Total shots: 10
Shots on goal: 4
Fouls: 9
Offside: 1
Corner-kicks: 2
Saves: 4
