Sounders stay unbeaten in MLS play, tie Austin FC 0-0

May 30, 2021, 9:29 PM

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Stefan Cleveland #30 of Seattle Sounders reacts after a save against the Austin FC during the second half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Raul Ruidiaz #9 of Seattle Sounders controls the ball past Diego Fagundez #14 of Austin FC during the first half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Jon Gallagher #17 of Austin FC and Alex Roldan #16 of Seattle Sounders battle for the ball during the first half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Alex Roldan #16 of Seattle Sounders controls the ball past Tomas Pochettino #7 of Austin FC during the first half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Tomas Pochettino #7 of Austin FC and Nouhou Tolo #5 of Seattle Sounders chase down the ball during the second half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Tomas Pochettino #7 of Austin FC shoots against Danny Leyva #75 of Seattle Sounders during the second half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Fredy Montero #12 of Seattle Sounders gives a thumbs up after a stoppage for his injury against the Austin FC during the second half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Nouhou Tolo #5 of Seattle Sounders checks on Cecilio Dominguez #10 of Austin FC after a stoppage of play during the second half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Stefan Cleveland #30 of Seattle Sounders reacts during the second half against the Austin FC at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Head coach Brian Schmetzer (C) of Seattle Sounders reacts after a 0-0 draw against the Austin FC at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Tomas Pochettino #7 of Austin FC leaps over Fredy Montero #12 of Seattle Sounders during the second half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Diego Fagundez #14 of Austin FC and Joao Paulo #6 of Seattle Sounders battle for the ball during the second half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Head coach Brian Schmetzer of Seattle Sounders reacts after a 0-0 draw against the Austin FC at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Fans cheer before the game between the Seattle Sounders and the Austin FC at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Matt Besler #5 of Austin FC looks on as Raul Ruidiaz #9 of Seattle Sounders controls the ball past him during the first half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Raul Ruidiaz #9 of Seattle Sounders and Matt Besler #5 of Austin FC collide during the first half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Alexander Ring #8 of Austin FC reacts as Joao Paulo #6 of Seattle Sounders controls the ball during the first half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Cristian Roldan #7 of Seattle Sounders and Alexander Ring #8 of Austin FC race toward the ball during the first half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Raul Ruidiaz #9 of Seattle Sounders reacts after a stoppage of play against the Austin FC during the first half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 30: Cecilio Dominguez #10 of Austin FC and Xavier Arreaga #3 of Seattle Sounders battle for the ball during the first half at Lumen Field on May 30, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Stefan Cleveland had three saves and the Seattle Sounders tied Austin FC 0-0 on Sunday night to remain unbeaten.

Sounders 0, Austin FC 0: Box score

Cleveland has two shutouts in three starts this season while filling in for injured Stefan Frei, who is out indefinitely after suffering a sprained left knee and then developing a blood clot as a complication related to the injury.

MLS-leading Seattle (5-0-3) appeared to take the lead in the 75th minute. Fredy Montero punched home a cross by João Paulo but Raúl Ruidíaz was ruled offside after VAR review.

An amazing play all around, but this one won't count following Video Review after Raúl Ruidíaz is ruled offside. #SoundersMatchday | #SEAvATX pic.twitter.com/5xAJX7dgTr

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) May 31, 2021

Austin (2-4-1) is winless in its last four but snapped a three-game losing streak.

Last time: Sounders settle for 1-1 tie with Atlanta United

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