MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Sounders FC Back on Winning Track

Published on April 26, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release


SEATTLE- Rookie forward Steve Zakuani scored a goal and assisted on another to lead the Seattle Sounders FC past the San Jose Earthquakes, 2-0, on the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field on Saturday night.

Seattle's (4-2-0) win snapped a two-game losing streak while the Earthquakes fell to 1-3-2. Kasey Keller made five saves to earn his fourth shutout and his 389 minutes of scoreless soccer sets an MLS record for consecutive scoreless minutes to start a season. New York's Ronald Waterreus held the previous record 375, set in 2007.

Zakuani scored the first Sounders FC goal in the 38th minute. A free kick by Freddie Ljungberg bounced around in the box before settling at the feet of Tyrone Marshall who sent a quick far post cross to the head of Zakuani for the finish and his second goal of the season.

Early in the second half, Earthquakes forward Ryan Johnson forced a diving save by Keller with his one-touch re-directed shot from a corner kick in the 49th minute of the match.

Seconds later, in the 50th minute, Zakuani won a ball on the left flank and played it up the line for forward Nate Jaqua. Jaqua's square pass with the outside of his right foot set up midfielder Brad Evans with an easy finish from the penalty kick spot around charging Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon.

Seattle travels to Toyota Park to play the ---Chicago Fire next Saturday night May 2nd at 5:30pm.

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