Andrew Thomas’ 2 saves help Seattle Sounders tie Austin 0-0
Mar 2, 2024, 9:53 PM | Updated: 10:09 pm
Alex Roldan of Seattle Sounders reacts during a 2024 game. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE (AP) — Brad Stuver had five saves to help Austin play the Seattle Sounders to a 0-0 tie on Saturday night.
Seattle Sounders 0, Austin 0: Summary
Stuver made a diving stop of a shot by Josh Atencio in the 77th minute for Austin (0-1-1).
Stuver with the save to keep things level 😤
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Seattle’s Andrew Thomas made his second consecutive start — and the second of his career — at goalkeeper in place of Stefan Frei (hamstring) and had two saves for his first career shutout.
Seattle (0-1-1) had 55% possession and outshot Austin 23-3.
Pedro de la Vega made his first start first start for the Sounders after coming off the bench last week vs. LAFC. The 23-year-old designated player had two shots and five corner kicks before he was replaced by Raúl Ruidíaz in the 63rd minute.
Ruidíaz played a volley off a cross by Atencio that hit the crossbar in stoppage time.
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