Torched at El Volcán: Sounders limp home after 2-0 loss

Key Points:

• The Seattle Sounders fell 2-0 to Tigres UANL in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals, struggling in the second half after a solid first half that included a missed penalty by Tigres.
• Despite some good scoring chances, including opportunities by Jordan Morris and Paul Arriola, the Sounders failed to convert and were outplayed in the latter stages, conceding two goals including an own goal off Jackson Ragen.
• The Sounders have an uphill battle ahead, needing at least a 2-0 win at home in the second leg at Lumen Field on April 15 to force a shootout or a three-goal victory to advance outright.
• The team has faced challenges with eight consecutive away games but will likely benefit from returning home and a supportive crowd, while young midfielder Snyder Brunell earned a surprising start, showing promise despite the loss.
• Key moments included a missed penalty by Angel Correa for Tigres, multiple saves by Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei, and a post hit by Tigres' Jonathan Herrera, highlighting a tightly contested match with missed opportunities on both sides.