Lodeiro scores twice, Sounders draw with San Jose 2-2 in finale

Nicolás Lodeiro had two goals for the Sounders, including one in the first minute, but Seattle settled for a tie with the Earthquakes.

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Oct 9, 2022, 5:14 PM

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Nicolás Lodeiro of the Seattle Sounders on May 4, 2022. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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SEATTLE (AP) — Cade Cowell scored the equalizer for the San Jose Earthquakes in a 2-2 draw with the Seattle Sounders on Sunday in an MLS season finale.

Seattle 2, San Jose 2: Summary

Cowell’s game-tying goal came in the 75th minute for the Earthquakes (8-15-11). Miguel Trauco had an assist on the goal.

Cade. Cowell. 😤

Cuts in and finds the equalizer from distance!#Sounders // #DecisionDay pic.twitter.com/TyaQfjs9LK

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 9, 2022

Jeremy Ebobisse had San Jose’s other goal, early in the first half.

Nicolás Lodeiro scored both goals for Seattle (12-17-5).

Nico Lodeiro gets the party started inside the opening :30 seconds. What a start. 🎉#Sounders // #DecisionDay pic.twitter.com/zrxGLfZyRc

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 9, 2022

He gave Seattle a 1-0 lead in the first minute and his second score put the Sounders up 2-1 early in the second half.

Nico Lodeiro with his second of the night! @SoundersFC take the lead back after halftime with this banger. 💥#Sounders // #DecisionDay pic.twitter.com/i3IU4v2ll7

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 9, 2022

The Earthquakes outshot Seattle 9-8, with three shots on goal to five for Seattle.

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