This Saturday, Seattle thrashed Sporting KC at their own home in the match corresponding to week 5 of the United States – MLS 2023 tournament. The goal of the match for the local was scored by William Agada (4′ 1T). While the away goals were made by Jordan Morris (22′ 1T, 8′ 2T, 23′ 2T and 31′ 2T).
Jordan Morris was the figure of the match. The Seattle Sounders striker scored 4 goals and hit the opposite goal 4 times.
Another relevant player in the match was Léo Chú. The Seattle Sounders defender was important.
The match stood out for its intensity and the fouls committed during the match. Ben Sweat was sent off after receiving his second yellow, in the 62nd minute of the second half.
Sporting KC technical director Peter Vermes laid out a 4-3-3 strategy with John Pulskamp in goal; Graham Zusi, Robert Voloder, Andreu Fontas and Ben Sweat on the defensive line; Roger Espinoza, Rémi Walter and Erik Thommy in the middle; and Khiry Shelton, William Agada and Daniel Salloi in attack.
For their part, those led by Brian Schmetzer stopped with a 4-5-1 scheme with Stefan Frei under the three sticks; Joshua Atencio, Yeimar Gómez, Jackson Ragen and Léo Chú in defense; Albert Rusnák, João Paulo Mior, Cristian Roldan, Nicolás Lodeiro and Kelyn Rowe in midfield; and Jordan Morris up front.
The selected judge for the match at Sporting Park Stadium was Alex Chilowicz.
Sporting KC will receive Philadelphia Union in the next round. Likewise, Seattle will play as a visitor against LA Galaxy.
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