The streak is over: Sounders finally win
Sounder at Heart • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Sounders ended a 13-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake, thanks to second-half goals from Danny Musovski and Albert Rusnák, and goalkeeper Andrew Thomas securing his seventh clean sheet of the season.
- The first half was uneventful with limited chances, but Seattle improved significantly in the second half, with Musovski scoring early and Rusnák sealing the win with a long-range strike.
- Despite the win, the Sounders showed moments of sloppiness and vulnerability, particularly when countered, indicating there is still work to be done to improve consistency and offensive creativity.
- Key players Jackson Ragen and Cristian Roldan returned to the starting lineup together for the first time since May, contributing to the team’s improved performance, with Jordan Morris also making an impact off the bench.
- Coach Brian Schmetzer highlighted the team’s resilience, emphasizing their commitment to making the season meaningful despite recent struggles.
