MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Levesque Scores Late to Lift Seattle Sounders FC 1-0

Published on July 15, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release


WASHINGTON - Roger Levesque's late game-winning goal earned the Seattle Sounders FC three points on the road as it defeated D.C. United, 1-0, in a nationally televised ESPN2 match on Thursday night at RFK Stadium.

Kasey Keller made five saves to earn his fifth clean sheet of the season despite playing the final 25 minutes with a right midfoot sprain.

Sounders FC (5-8-4, 19 points) won for the first time in five matches, dating back to a 3-0 home win over New England on June 5. Seattle now sits just three points out of third place in the Western Conference.

D.C. United (3-10-3, 12 points) lost for the first time in four matches and remains seventh in the East.

In the 89th minute, Fredy Montero crossed a ball from the end line on the right flank to a diving Levesque at the far post. Levesque headed it past goalkeeper Troy Perkins for his first goal this season.

It was Levesque's first start since April 22. He has scored in three of the last four road wins and also scored in last year's Open Cup final in Washington, D.C.

Sanna Nyassi was credited with an assist just one minute after entering the match. It was his first point in league play.

Montero is now tied for third in MLS with seven assists.

Keller remains undefeated at RFK Stadium (8-0-2), including seven starts for the U.S. National Team.

In the 65th minute, Keller left his box to make a tackle but stayed down with a foot injury. Play continued as Santino Quaranta blasted a shot on an empty goal that was headed away by Patrick Ianni.

On the ensuing corner kick, Keller made a save at the far post on Pablo Hernandez's header.

He also made two stops on counterattacks by Andy Najar in the 8th minute and 51st minute.

All five Sounders FC victories have come by shutout against clubs in the Eastern Conference.

Seattle held the advantage in shots 15-10 (5-6 on goal) and 11-3 on corner kicks.

Leo Gonzalez was issued his fifth yellow card, making him unavailable for the Colorado match.

Blaise Nkufo was available for selection on the 18-man roster.

Sounders FC will host Scotland's Celtic FC on Sunday in another ESPN2 match, a friendly on the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. PT.

Another busy week begins on July 25, when Seattle meets the Colorado Rapids at home. The CONCACAF Champions League play-in series opens July 28 against El Salvador's Metapán on the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field.

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