Seattle Sounders Edge FC Dallas 2-1 in Home Match
Jordan Morris contributed a goal and an assist as the Seattle Sounders secured a 2-1 victory against visiting FC Dallas on Saturday night.
Jesus Ferreira also found the net, while goalkeeper Andrew Thomas recorded five saves for the Sounders (6-1-1, 19 points), extending their unbeaten streak in league play to six matches (5-0-1).
Nolan Norris scored for Dallas (3-3-4, 13 points), which remains winless in its past four matches (0-2-2). Goalie Michael Collodi made four saves, including a crucial stop on a penalty kick.
Historically, Dallas has struggled at Lumen Field, with a record of 1-13-4, the only victory coming back in 2011.
The match began with Dallas controlling possession, particularly in the opening 15 minutes, but it was the Sounders who struck first.
Jackson Ragen played a long ball down the right wing to Morris. As Danny Musovski advanced toward the net, Morris assisted Ferreira, who was positioned just inside the 18-yard box. The former Dallas standout’s shot deflected off defender Lalas Abubakar, getting past Collodi.
The Sounders doubled their lead in the 30th minute. Hassani Dotson made a pass from his own half to Snyder Brunell, who then sent a through ball to Morris for a breakaway. With Collodi charging at him, Morris lifted a shot over the goalie with the outside of his right foot.
Dallas narrowed the gap in the 40th minute. Santiago Moreno’s corner kick from the left found Norris, who flicked a header into the far side netting for his first MLS goal.
Ferreira had a chance to secure a brace with a penalty kick in the 54th minute, but Collodi made a diving save to his left. The penalty was awarded after Abubakar tripped Paul Rothrock near the end line on the left edge of the 18-yard box.
Dallas played without its top two scorers, Petar Musa, who leads MLS with nine goals, and Logan Farrington, both sidelined due to lower-body injuries.
The Sounders also missed midfielders Albert Rusnak (hamstring) and Cristian Roldan (concussion protocol).