Overview

• Seattle won all three Phase One matches, scoring 11 goals and posting a tournament-best +9 goal differential.
• Osaze De Rosario and Danny Musovski struck in the 56th and 87th minutes to overturn Kevin Castañeda’s opener and clinch the win.
• Thirteen different players have scored for Seattle, reflecting Brian Schmetzer’s deep rotation amid congested Club World Cup and domestic cup schedules.
• After conceding first and missing a penalty, the Sounders rallied to maintain their unbeaten streak and secure top seeding.
• Stefan Frei returned off concussion protocol in the Tijuana match, while Georgi Minoungou served a suspension from prior yellow cards.