Plus, livestream upcoming games online, on FOXSports.com! Get a recap of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks basketball game. Three takeaways from Seattle Sounders' big opening win over Minnesota, Minnesota, Seattle honor Daunte Wright ahead of MLS opener, Bitter taste? Midfielder Erik Friberg … The win wasn’t as comfortable as the scoreline might suggest, though. The Sounders won the MLS Cup at CenturyLink Field by defeating Toronto FC 3–1. Clear analysis and timely interviews from hosts and guests that will help you feel connected to MLS. Cristian Roldan prevented an immediate answer to the goal, clearing a header off the line. Minnesota ready for Seattle rematch after 2020 playoff exit. All rights reserved. Sounders vs. Minnesota United, recap: Raúl Ruidíaz brace paces big win . Recap: Seattle Sounders 4, Minnesota United FC 0 By Jonathan Sigal @JonathanSigal. The 19-year-old had four successful dribbles, completed 81% of his passes, and won 78% of his 15 duels, a number only bested by Will Bruin who won 80% of his 16 duels. The Seattle Sounders maintained their grasp on first place in the West with a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night. On top of all that, Atencio consistently showed up in important spots, got involved in a couple of the goals, and all around looked like one of the best players on the field at times. JOEtv remains the dedicated home of Sounders FC for all regional broadcasts following another successful campaign of league-leading television ratings. 49’ - João Paulo puts in an early contender for Goal of the Year, taking a touch to juggle the ball up before unleashing a volleyed rocket to beat the ‘keeper. 3-0, 86’ - Montero got in on the goal scoring after Alex Roldan found him at the far corner of the box with an excellent cross, which Montero sent back across goal with his first touch. SEATTLE -- For the first time in franchise history, the Seattle Sounders are Supporters’ Shield champions. Golden boots for Ruidíaz? Nicolas Lodeiro deemed ‘day-to-day’ after suffering injury. Filed under: Game Threads by Sounder Nation — Leave a comment. 51’ - Minnesota win a free kick in a dangerous area and the ensuing shot is in for a certain goal, but Cristian Roldan intervenes on the goal line to clear the danger. Ari Liljenwall Oct 25, 2014. The Brazilian midfielder cushioned a cleared cross with one touch, then rifled a right-footed volley to the top corner. The Colombian striker laced home a relaxed volley back across goal after right back Alex Roldan picked him out on the far side. But Ruidiazâs penalty kick was denied by Minnesota goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair after midfielder Wil Trapp was whistled for a handball in the 18-yard box. Robin Lodâs shot in the 36th minute rifled off the near post with the chance to put the visitors in front. This game saw Kelyn Rowe make his 253rd professional appearance as he stepped onto the field for his hometown team for the first time, as well as the reintroduction of Fredy Montero. All told this win served as a pretty good case for Brian Schmetzer’s new formation, even in the absence of Nico Lodeiro. 29’ - Ruidíaz steps up to the spot after Cristian Roldan draws a penalty on a handball, but the Minnesota GK dives to his right and stops the shot. Recap: No Nico, no problem, Sounders win opener 4-1 Sounder at Heart staff 32 mins ago. DICK'S SPORTING GOODS PARK. what. 3-5-2: The new formation had a tough start, but the team really showed why Schmetzer is so interested in using it. Columbus Crew 1-1 Seattle Sounders (Game Recap) Posted on May 8, 2011 by Be Massive Soccer. The team is set to play in the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League and 2020 Campeones Cup, along with regular MLS and U.S. Open Cup matches.. Recap. 70’ - A good series of play kicks into high gear as Bruin spins his defender with a silky touch before cutting back a pass that Ruidíaz finishes first time. The two teams went into halftime tied 0-0. March 3, 2013. Raul Ruidíaz joined the Sounders camp late due to delays in getting his green card. at COLORADO RAPIDS. Wesley Saunders scored a career-high 33 points to lift the Crimson past Brown in overtime, 76-74, for the team's 11th straight Ivy road win. RSL entered the game with no pressure, and should be pleased with a good campaign, but they didn't have the quality in a couple key positions … Wednesday, October 20, 2021 6:00PM PT. Colton … Sounders vs. Timbers, recap: Firing blanks Tim Foss 9/24/2020. Atencio wasn’t perfect, but at no point did he look out of place or appear to struggle with the speed or physicality of the game. While Seattle poured on the second-half goals, they could have opened the floodgates in the 29th minute. Assuming he can stay healthy, Ruidíaz has as good of a shot at the Golden Boot as anyone this season, and there will still be plenty of goals to go around. Then Kallmanâs free-kick header in the 51st minute was cleared off the line by Cristian Roldan, denying an effort that would have equalized at 1-1. Official Seattle Sounders Reporter. September 20, 2018 abigailgerken Leave a comment. Seattle Sounders FC : 3–1: Sporting Kansas City: Seattle, Washington: 13:00 : Ruidíaz 12 ' Kee-hee 27 ' Zusi 52 ' (o.g) Lodeiro 56 ' Marshall 81 ' Frei 82 ' Recap Boxscore: Rubio 2 ', 32 ' Sánchez 43 ' Opara 45+1 ' Stadium: CenturyLink Field Attendance: 39,530 Referee: Baldomero Toledo: Note: Marshall's red card was rescinded by an independent panel Things should only improve once Lodeiro’s back. Sounders open the season with a 4-0 win at home. Brian Schmetzer’s side wasted no time in the second half, immediately looking like the more likely to score, and made good on that in the 49th minute when João Paulo collected the ball at the top of the box after a defender cleared an Alex Roldan cross, popping the ball up with his first touch and launching it beyond the reach of the Minnesota ‘keeper with his second. HIGHLIGHTS: LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders FC | November 4, 2020. Austin FC Colorado Rapids FC Dallas Houston Dynamo FC Los Angeles FC LA Galaxy Minnesota United FC Portland Timbers Real Salt Lake San Jose Earthquakes Seattle Sounders FC Sporting Kansas City Vancouver Whitecaps FC Seattle Sounders 2, LA Galaxy 0 | MLS Match Recap. Gerard Pique declared La Liga's title race back on following Barcelona's 2-0 win over Sevilla. pic.twitter.com/vAZvqXsJka, Schmetzer on João Paulo's goal: "Oh my god. The Sounders generated the chance with good build-up down the left and an excellent key pass from Ruidiaz to find Leerdam in space near goal. Seattle doubled their advantage in the 70th minute, with Will Bruin squaring across for a one-timed effort from Ruidiaz that established a 2-0 advantage. SEA VS VAN – 9/15/18 On Saturday night, after a 2-1 Sounders victory against our rivals to the north, the Seattle Sounders winning streak continued to a new MLS record of 9 consecutive games. THE BIG PICTURE: Seattle came into the game favorites and ultimately showed their superiority over 90 minutes. The Sounders … The Columbus Crew and the Seattle Sounders played to a 1-1 draw on a wet and rainy Saturday night at Crew Stadium. But seriously. The Loons, though, had opportunities to change the gameâs complexion. 12, 2021 - Sounders vs. San Diego Loyal, recap: Sounders win final preseason game Sounder At HeartFans attend Seattle Sounders' preseason game marking first live audience in 13 months KING5.comThree Takeaways: Sounders FC picks up impressive 1-0 win in first of two scrimmages against San Diego Loyal SC SoundersFC.comSounders win pair of preseason friendlies against San … Sounders forward Fredy Montero scored Seattle’s only goal in the 7th minute. Broadcast: JOEtv, Prime Video. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Supporters of the Rave Green are set to continue enjoying a robust array of ways to follow the team, as Seattle maintains its relationships with regional television and radio partners in 2020. When Seattle avoided giving up what likely would have been a questionable penalty for a handball on Josh Atencio (there was an offside player involved in the run up to the handball) and went down to the other end and earned their own PK things seemed to be turning around. Get a recap of the Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees baseball game. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Both teams went back and forth, creating plenty of chances, but Seattle struck gold again in the 70th, then in the 73rd and finally in the 86th. As the season opens Lagerwey, Waibel, & Co have space to add talents, now and later. The Sounders got the game’s first goal and in the 58th minute, bringing the crowd of over 38,000 to their feet with an exciting goal by Raul Ruidiaz. H. By Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA Jan 21, 2021, 11:46am CST. Adrian Heath’s side came into this game looking for a bit of payback for the 2020 Western Conference Final, pressing the Sounders and largely keeping them stuck inside their own half. All Major League Soccer trademarks and copyrights used by permission. By Abigail Gerken // @abigailgerken22. Sounders 2-game recap. Roldan was picked out via a scooped pass from substitute Montero, quickly turning space into a second tally in three minutes. a hit. 1-0. The Loons, though, had opportunities to change the game… Seattle Sounders FC: 3–1: New York Red Bulls: Seattle, Washington: 16:00 : Dempsey 28 ' 78 ' Morris 66 ' Shipp 79 ' Fernández 90'+2 ' Recap Boxscore: Felipe 25 ' Robles 27 ' Gulbrandsen 30 ' Wright-Phillips 57 ' 62 ' Stadium: CenturyLink Field Attendance: 45,600 Referee: Baldomero Toledo Without Nico Lodeiro available Raúl Ruidiaz stepped up to the spot and saw his attempt saved, furthering the feeling that things just weren’t going to go the Sounders’ way. New, 33 comments. Apr. The passing was sharp and crisp, there was a sense of direction, along with a unique and distinct flow different from years past. Bruin spun Minnesota center back Brent Kallman after an entry pass, then unselfishly found his strike partner for a collected finish. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Sounders vs. Impact: What We Learned From Game One. Get real-time scores & schedule information for the Seattle Sounders FC soccer team on FOX Sports. His two goals, instinctive and ruthless, showed the quality of player that Ruidíaz is, and the reason that he’s almost always going to be one of the first names on the team sheet when he’s healthy. Sounders open the season with a 4-0 win at home. Behind a second-half brace from Raul Ruidiaz, a Joao Paulo wondergoal and a dream return for Fredy Montero, the Seattle Sounders opened their 2021 MLS season on Friday night with an emphatic 4-0 win over Minnesota United FC at Lumen Field. Of the club’s 34 MLS regular season matches, 20 are being carried on JOEtv throughout most of Washington, with 14 of Seattle’s games airing on national television via FOX … João Paulo scored a goal of the season candidate early in the second half, Raul Ruidiaz added two goals three minutes apart, and the Sounders opened the MLS regular season with a 4-0 win over Minnesota United on Friday night. Fun and interactive premier weekly podcasts from MLS. That’s a big kid: Josh Atencio got his first start with the Sounders against Minnesota, with Lodeiro’s absence opening up a spot in midfield. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Spreading the love around: It’s clear that the Sounders feature three of the top attacking players in MLS in Lodeiro, Morris and Ruidíaz. As starts to the season go, a 4-0 win over Minnesota United is a pretty good one for the Seattle Sounders. Sounders vs Timbers, recap: Home is where the heartbreak is Jeremiah Oshan 9/7/2020 Priest at San Francisco Church That Defied Lockdown Orders Dies of COVID-19 ", A Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign Blog, Sounders vs. Minnesota United, recap: Raúl Ruidíaz brace paces big win, Full-time: No Nico, no problem, Sounders win opener 4-0, Sounders vs. Minnesota United: Highlights, stats and quotes. In January 2019, the Sounders announced that their USL-affiliated team, Seattle Sounders FC 2, that had moved to Tacoma, Washington would be re-branded as the Tacoma Defiance. 2-0, 73’ - Ruidíaz didn’t wait long to add his second, when a perfect touch off of a through ball from Montero put Cristian Roldan in perfect position to set the forward up for a finish at the far post. Sounders vs Earthquakes, recap: Goalless in San Jose The Seattle Sounders and San Jose Earthquakes played to a boring, tepid 0-0 draw in San Jose on … Sounders midfielder missed last weekend’s instrasquad scrimmage. In the first 20 minutes the Sounders looked like the best team in the league. MLS. Sounders Weekly covers everything Seattle Sounders FC each Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. on Sports Radio 950 KJR featuring match analysis and preview, the latest from General Manager Garth Lagerwey, breaking news regarding the club, player interviews, and upcoming match previews with reporters and broadcasters for other clubs in MLS. HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Toronto FC | November 10, 2019. Ruidiaz found his brace for a 3-0 lead in the 73rd minute, this time knocking in a left-footed shot after Cristian Roldan squared across goal. 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Georgia killings, stimulus checks could arrive, St. Patrick's Day: 5 things to know Wednesday. Sounders vs RSL, recap: Don’t let it slip. After splitting MLS Cup championships in 2016 and 2017 at Toronto's BMO Field, MLS heavyweights Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC faced off in a third title showdown in four years at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Jordan Morris, in his first game back from missing 2018 with a knee injury, scored two goals as the Seattle Sounders defeated FC Cincinnati 4-1 in the 2019 MLS season opener. The conditions played a huge part in the announced attendance of only 7,148. 4-0. Sounders open season in impressive fashion. They seem to be getting stronger as they advance, too, so they should be a tough test for the L.A. team that meets them in the next round. The 27 points in 9 games, has not only … ©2021 MLS. Montero, Seattle's all-time leading goalscorer, scored on his Sounders' return after nine years away in the 86th minute for the 4-0 lead. Prior to the start of the season, Sounders backup goalkeeper Bryan Meredith was selected by Inter Miami CF in the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft. On the contrary, he bossed Minnesota midfielders repeatedly, taking advantage of the fact that they perceived him as the weak point in the Sounders midfield. Seattle topped the LA Galaxy 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in front of 57,673 at CenturyLink Field, riding two late goals from second-half substitute Marco Pappa to the trophy-clinching victory. The formation has an interesting ability to cover for the shortcomings of some of the weaker players by limiting what they’re responsible for — Alex Roldan isn’t the greatest defender, but he’s useful in possession and hits a heck of a cross, for example — while also highlighting the strengths of the best players by allowing them to share their workload and interchange to find space. 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