RuidÃaz scores to help Sounders beat FC Dallas 1-0
Posted August 18, 2021 7:00 am
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Raúl RuidÃaz scored his MLS-leading 14th goal of the season and the Seattle Sounders beat FC Dallas 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Seattle (11-3-6) is unbeaten in its last three games - following a stretch of four losses in five games - and moved a point ahead of Sporting Kansas City atop the Western Conference standings with 39 points .
RuidÃaz had a shot blocked by defender Nkosi Tafari but the rebound went directly back to RuidÃaz, who chipped a shot off the crossbar, then the post and into the net in the 63rd minute.
Dallas (5-9-6) has lost back-to-back games for just the second time this season.
Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) celebrates his goal with midfielder Jimmy Medranda (94) in the second half during an MLS soccer match against FC Dallas, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
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Seattle Sounders defender Will Bruin (17) tries to control the ball in front of FC Dallas defender Bressan (4) in the second half during an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
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Seattle Sounders midfielder Jimmy Medranda (94) gets to a header in front of FC Dallas forward Jader Obrian (7) in the second half during an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
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Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) goes up for a ball in front of FC Dallas goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer in the first half during an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
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