HOUSTON, TEXAS - Sounders FC defeated Houston Dynamo FC via penalty kicks 7-6 on Sunday evening at Shell Energy Stadium in the second match of the Rou... … [Read more...] about Sounders FC Advances to MLS Western Conference Semifinals Following Shootout Victory on the Road in Houston
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Sounders outlast Houston in PKs to reach Western Conference semifinals
While appreciating their defense, the Sounders don’t want their season hanging on what the backline can prevent. There is an aim to score goals, but Sunday was another night for the defense.Sounders keeper Stefan Frei saved Tate Schmitt’s penalty kick in the seventh round to sweep Houston in the best-of-three opening round playoff series. Fourth-seeded Seattle advanced to the … [Read more...] about Sounders outlast Houston in PKs to reach Western Conference semifinals
Despite tumultuous season, Raúl Ruidíaz gets playoff start for Sounders
Raúl Ruidíaz hasn't started a game in 16 matches, but he's expected to start Sunday's playoff match in place of Jordan Morris. … [Read more...] about Despite tumultuous season, Raúl Ruidíaz gets playoff start for Sounders
Sounders FC Looks to Advance to the Western Conference Semifinals Sunday against Houston
RENTON, WASH. - Following its shootout win over Houston Dynamo FC on Monday, Seattle Sounders FC continues its Round One, best-of-three series against... … [Read more...] about Sounders FC Looks to Advance to the Western Conference Semifinals Sunday against Houston
Despite tumultuous season, Raúl Ruidíaz gets playoff start for Sounders
RENTON, Wash. – The moment was too perfect.Raúl Ruidíaz paced the edge of Lumen Field’s southern penalty box cradling a soccer ball on his hip with approximately 30,000 fans chanting his name Monday. VAR was reviewing referee Ted Unkel’s call to award the Sounders a penalty in the 99th minute for a handball against Houston defender Micael.After being relegated to the bench in … [Read more...] about Despite tumultuous season, Raúl Ruidíaz gets playoff start for Sounders