Sounders tie Rapids 1-1, match MLS record for unbeaten start
Jul 4, 2021, 8:54 PM | Updated: Sep 13, 2021, 9:10 pm
(AP)
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Alex Roldan scored his first MLS goal and the Seattle Sounders matched the league record for games without a loss to open a season at 12, tying the Colorado Rapids 1-1 on Sunday night.
Sounders 1, Rapids 1: Box score
The Sounders (7-0-5) tied the mark held by the Los Angeles Galaxy (1996, 2010), Kansas City (2000) and Real Salt Lake (2014). They will have a chance to break the record Wednesday night at home against Houston.
Roldan pounced on defensive miscue and scored on a right-footed shot from the right side of the area in the 41st minute. The goal was confirmed by VAR Review.
Stick with the play and make it happen 💪@Alex_Roldan8 gives us the 1-0 lead! #SoundersMatchday | #COLvSEA pic.twitter.com/DgjKdIrKUR
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) July 5, 2021
The Rapids (5-3-2) tied it in the 58th minute when Michael Barrios settled Sam Vines’ cross, made a cutback into the middle of the area and finished a left-footed shot with a deflection.
Last time: Sounders tie Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2