Match Recap: Sporting’s rally falls short in 2-1 loss to Seattle

Sports in Kansas City: Tim Melia; Graham Zusi, Ilie Sanchez, Andreu Fontas, Luis Martins; Jose Mauri (Nicolas Isimat-Mirin 76 ‘), Roger Espinoza (Remi Walter 57’), Gadi Kinda; Johnny Russell (C), Khiry Shelton, Daniel Salloi
Unused subscriptions: Kendall McIntosh, Amadou Dia, Roberto Puncec, Kaveh Rad, Cam Duke, Grayson Barber, Wilson Harris

Seattle Sounders FC: Stefan Frei (C); Alex Roldan, Yeimar Gomez Andrade, Xavier Arreaga, Nouhou Tolo (Shane O’Neill 69 ‘), Brad Smith (Jimmy Medranda 69’); Joao Paulo (Danny Leyva 85th), Josh Atencio, Cristian Roldan; Will Bruin (Kelyn Rowe 72nd), Raul Ruidiaz
Unused subscriptions: Stefan Cleveland, Spencer Richey, Leo Chu, Fredy Montero

Summary of results:
SEA – Cristian Roldan 3 (Brad Smith 4, Josh Atencio 2) 31 ‘
SEA – Will Bruin 2 (unassisted) 55 ‘
SKC – Johnny Russell 7 (unassisted) 60 ‘

Summary of the misconduct:
SEA – Nouhou Tolo (yellow card; unsportsmanlike conduct) 16 ‘
SEA – Yeimar Gomez Andrade (yellow card; unsportsmanlike conduct) 53 ‘
SEA – Alex Roldan (yellow card; unsportsmanlike conduct) 86 ‘
SKC – Graham Zusi (yellow card; unsportsmanlike conduct) 90 + 4 ‘