Seattle Sounders FC and Houston Dynamo FC played to a 0–0 draw on Monday at Lumen Field in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs before Seattle advanced 5–4 on penalties.
Both teams created early opportunities in a tightly contested first half. In the 6′, Cristian Roldan forced a save from outside the box after a Seattle corner, followed by another saved attempt from João Paulo in the 18′. Houston responded with Ezequiel Ponce missing a header in the 20′, and the teams traded chances throughout the opening period.
Seattle pressed after the break, with Jordan Morris drawing a save in the 49′ before being substituted for Raúl Ruidíaz. The match's decisive moment came in the 66′ when Coco Carrasquilla was sent off for violent conduct, leaving Houston to defend with ten men. Despite sustained Seattle pressure, including multiple blocked shots and a Paul Rothrock header wide in the 90+3′, Houston's defense held firm through regulation.
In the penalty shootout, Erik Sviatchenko's miss proved crucial as Seattle converted all five attempts, with Alex Roldan sealing the victory.
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