Rapids vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats and quotes
The Seattle Sounders ran their unbeaten streak to five games, beating the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Wednesday to move into second place in the Western Conference. They got goals from Léo Chú and Albert Rusnák, with Cristian Roldan providing an assist in his first start in nearly two months.
Highlights
MATCH SUMMARY
Seattle Sounders FC 2 – Colorado Rapids 1
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Venue: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Referee: Filip Dujic
Assistants: Jeremy Hanson, Jeffrey Greeson
Fourth Official: Malik Badawi
VAR: Jose Carlos Rivero
Attendance: 12,548
Weather: 71 degrees and clear
SCORING SUMMARY
SEA – Léo Chú (João Paulo) 34’
SEA – Albert Rusnák (Cristian Roldan) 56’
COL – Cole Bassett 80’
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
SEA – Nouhou (caution) 40’
LINEUPS & STATS
Seattle Sounders FC – Stefan Frei; Alex Roldan, Yeimar, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou (Reed Baker-Whiting 81’); João Paulo (Xavier Arreaga 86’), Josh Atencio, Cristian Roldan (Obed Vargas 65’), Albert Rusnák, Léo Chú (Nico Lodeiro 81’); Jordan Morris
Substitutes not used: Stefan Cleveland, Ethan Dobbelaere, Paul Rothrock, Fredy Montero, Héber
Total shots: 11
Shots on goal: 3
Fouls: 3
Offside: 1
Corner-Kicks: 7
Saves: 1
Colorado Rapids – Marco lIlic; Keegan Rosenberry, Andreas Maxso, Andrew Gutman, Moise Bombito; Sidnei Tavares (Ralph Priso 46’), Connor Ronan (Diego Rubio 62’), Cole Bassett; Rafael Navarro (Darren Yapi 87’), Calvin Harris (Braian Galván 63’), Kevin Cabral (Luis Díaz 62’)
Substitutes not used: Abraham Rodriguez, Danny Wilson, Lalas Abubakar, Danny Leyva
Total shots: 11
Shots on goal: 2
Fouls: 5
Offside: 0
Corner-kicks: 5
Saves: 1