MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Sounders FC Plays to Scoreless Draw Saturday Evening at Real Salt Lake

Published on April 30, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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SANDY, UTAH - Sounders FC (6-2-2, 20 points) played to a scoreless draw with Real Salt Lake (3-5-1, 10 points) on Saturday evening at America First Field. Stefan Frei recorded his league-leading sixth shutout of the season as the Rave Green return to Seattle with a road point. With the result, Sounders FC jumps into first place in the Western Conference with 20 points, one point clear of second-place St. Louis CITY SC. Brian Schmetzer's side now returns home to take on Sporting Kansas City on Sunday, May 7 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field (1:30 p.m. PT / Apple TV - Watch Free, FOX, iHeartMedia, El Rey 1360 AM).

MATCH NOTES

Sounders FC jumps to first place in the Western Conference with 20 points (6-2-2), one point ahead of second-place St. Louis CITY SC and two points clear of third-place LAFC.

Stefan Frei recorded his league-leading sixth shutout of the season and 97th in his career, ranking third in MLS history.

Frei's three saves this evening give him 1,147 in his career, four behind Jon Busch for fourth in league history.

Sounders FC ranks first in MLS this season in shutouts (six) and tied for third in fewest goals allowed (seven).

Sounders FC is now 1-11-4 all-time in MLS regular-season play at America First Field. Saturday's match marked just the second time since 2012 that the Rave Green have left Utah with points in MLS play.

This marked the second of two MLS fixtures between the two clubs in 2023 MLS regular-season action. Sounders FC won the opening matchup this season 2-0 on March 4 at Lumen Field. The two sides are set to meet again on July 22 in 2023 Leagues Cup play at America First Field.

Facing his former team, Albert Rusnák made his 50th appearance across all competitions for Sounders FC since joining the club prior to the 2022 season.

With his yellow card in the eighth minute of play, Seattle midfielder João Paulo is now suspended for next weekend's match against Sporting Kansas City due to yellow-card accumulation.

Real Salt Lake's Pablo Ruiz was issued a second yellow card in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, forcing the home side to finish the match with 10 men.

MATCH SUMMARY

Seattle Sounders FC 0 - Real Salt Lake 0

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Venue: America First Field

Referee: Nima Saghafi

Assistants: Jeffrey Greeson, Brian Dunn

Fourth Official: Chris Elliott

VAR: Kevin Stott

Attendance: 20,714

Weather: 78 degrees and clear

SCORING SUMMARY

None

MISCONDUCT SUMMARY

SEA - João Paulo (caution) 8'

RSL - Jefferson Savarino (caution) 9'

RSL - Bryan Oviedo (caution) 36'

RSL - Justen Glad (caution) 53'

RSL - Pablo Ruiz (caution) 62'

RSL - Braian Ojeda (caution) 69'

SEA - Alex Roldan (caution) 72'

RSL - Pablo Ruiz (caution, ejection) 90'+4'

SEA - Albert Rusnák (caution) 90'+4'

LINEUPS & STATS

Seattle Sounders FC - Stefan Frei; Alex Roldan, Yeimar, Jackson Ragen, Kelyn Rowe (Reed Baker-Whiting 90'+1); João Paulo (Xavier Arreaga 90'+1'), Albert Rusnák, Jordan Morris, Nico Lodeiro, Léo Chú (Dylan Teves 71'); Héber (Fredy Montero 81')

Substitutes not used: Stefan Cleveland, Josh Atencio, Obed Vargas, Sota Kitahara, Ethan Dobbelaere

Total shots: 12

Shots on goal: 1

Fouls: 7

Offside: 2

Corner-Kicks: 2

Saves: 3

Real Salt Lake - Zac MacMath; Bryan Oviedo, Brayan Vera, Justen Glad, Marcelo Silva; Pablo Ruiz, Jefferson Savarino, Carlos Gomez (Emeka Eneli 90'+4'), Scott Caldwell (Braian Ojeda 56'); Rubio Rubin (Damir Kreilach 81'), Danny Musovski (Bertin Jacquesson 56')

Substitutes not used: Gavin Beavers, Maikel Chang, Paul Ilijah, Diego Luna, Moses Nyeman

Total shots: 15

Shots on goal: 3

Fouls: 13

Offside: 2

Corner-kicks: 7

Saves: 1

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