Overview

• The Seattle Sounders won a tense penalty shootout against the Houston Dynamo, following a 1-1 tie in regulation time.
• Sounders' Cristian Roldan scored in the 87th minute but also inadvertently scored an own goal in stoppage time, leading to the shootout.
• Houston Dynamo's Héctor Herrera was sent off with a red card for unsportsmanlike conduct, leaving his team a player down for the second consecutive match.
• Stefan Frei was instrumental for Seattle, saving a crucial penalty in the seventh round of the shootout to secure the win.
• Seattle's victory marks their advancement to the Western Conference semifinals, continuing their strong postseason record.