Sounders Sporting KC recap: Roldan’s stunning 2-1 winner

Dustin Judge
Sounders Sporting KC recap: Seattle hosts Sporting Kansas City at Lumen Field

SEATTLE — Cristian Roldan scored in the 90th minute Thursday night to give the Seattle Sounders a 2-1 comeback win over Sporting Kansas City at Lumen Field. This Sounders Sporting KC recap covers how Seattle erased a first-half deficit and stretched its unbeaten run to eight matches.

Sounders Sporting KC recap: how Seattle rallied

André Luiz put Sporting Kansas City ahead in the 44th minute, finishing with his left foot after Stephen Afrifa deflected a clearance, according to Fox 13 Seattle.

Sebastian Gomez, a 20-year-old on loan from Tacoma Defiance, tied it early in the second half after entering as a halftime substitute. Jordan Morris slipped past the defense and played the ball back for Gomez to finish, his first MLS goal.

Roldan won it in stoppage time. Morris sent a through ball on a counterattack, and Roldan’s finish deflected off Kansas City’s Wyatt Meyer before going in. The Sounders’ official recap credits Roldan with his fifth MLS goal of the season.

Match numbers

Sporting Kansas City had the edge in shots, 22-21, and in shots on target, 11-7. Seattle goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made nine saves to Kansas City’s five, and the Sounders had 11 corner kicks to Kansas City’s six. Attendance was 28,587.

What it means for both clubs

Seattle improved to 10-9-8 with 38 points and is seventh in the Western Conference. The Sounders have not lost since Aug. 19 and have won three straight. Sporting Kansas City fell to 6-18-3 with 21 points. Luiz, acquired from Olympiacos in August, has five goals in his last four games.

Seattle visits the New England Revolution on Oct. 10 and hosts FC Dallas on Oct. 14. Kansas City hosts Portland on Oct. 10. For the lead-up to this game, read our Sporting KC vs. Sounders preview, and see our look at the club’s ownership questions and the last MLS Cup winner.

Dustin Judge is the Founder and CEO of Total Apex Media, bringing more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience to the company's growing network of digital publications. He specializes in sports, sports betting, fantasy sports, and digital publishing, with a focus on producing accurate, timely, and engaging content for readers. Dustin oversees editorial strategy, content development, and publishing operations across Total Apex Media while remaining actively involved in sports, betting, and fantasy sports coverage.