The Seattle Sounders drew Atlanta United 1-1 on Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field behind a sixth-minute goal from Raúl RuidÃaz.
The Peruvian Designated Player rose on a João Paulo corner kick and powerfully headed home the opener past Brad Guzan. The assist was João Pauloâs fourth of the season, which is tied for the league lead.
Atlanta United equalized in the 86
th minute when Josef MartÃnez converted a penalty kick past goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland.
Seattle maintains its lead atop the Supportersâ Shield standings, having taken 17 points from seven matches to start the season. The Sounders will host MLS newcomers Austin FC next Sunday (6:30 p.m. PT; FS1, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM |
The best goals from week 6 of MLS
May 24, 2021, 6:15 PM GMT+1
Sporting Kansas City s Alan Pulido makes the list for top goals of MLS week 6 for his great efforts against San Jose | Fernando Leon/Getty Images
Week 6 of the 2021 MLS season saw another round of phenomenal goals across the league. Players are beginning to stand out and distinguish themselves among the rest.
Talk of MLS Golden Boot contenders have already begun, and after this week, Alan Pulido solidified a place in that conversation.
Here are the five best goals from week 6.
1. Alan Pulido vs. San Jose Earthquakes
This is Alan Pulido’s fourth goal of the season. The Mexico international kicked off the 2021 MLS season phenomenally, standing out in every match thus far.
Sounders vs. Atlanta United: Highlights, stats and quotes
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Despite allowing a late goal and dropping two points, the Seattle Sounders still managed to set a franchise record for best-ever start by claiming their 17th point of the season through seven games.
In many ways, though, this was their toughest. The Sounders lost the possession battle decisively and only managed seven shots. They did get Raúl Ruidíaz’s sixth goal of the season on João Paulo’s fourth assist, however, but allowed just their third goal on a Josef Martinez penalty. Notably, none of those goals have come from open play.
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Seattle Sounders v. Atlanta United: Three Questions
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Some people might suggest that Sounders-Five Stripes is a rivalry. These people have never met a real rivalry, like the Heritage Cup. Sure, Atlanta United have a large crowd and an MLS Cup. But it takes more than a rare killing of soccer to make a rivalry. It’s not like the Five Stripes are as good as Toronto, regularly competing for Cups.
Even without a rivalry, this is a key match for Seattle Sounders FC. Brian Schmetzer needs to hold form over the next two matches to get to the break. Plus, it’s fun to dominate Atlanta on national television (FOX, 1:30 PM PT).