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Sounders vs. Atlanta, recap: Still unbeaten, but less perfect
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The Seattle Sounders welcomed Atlanta United into Lumen Field with a full supporters section on Sunday afternoon, but sent everyone home a little disappointed with a 1-1 draw. The Sounders opened the scoring up early with a headed goal from Raúl Ruidíaz off of a corner in the 6th minute.
Atlanta held the bulk of possession throughout the game, but for all their control of the ball they failed to create much in the way of real chances. That finally changed in the 86th minute when they drew a penalty that resulted in their one clear chance of the game, which Josef Martinez converted.
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Seattle Sounders at Portland Timbers: Player ratings
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Seattle made the short flight south to face the Portland Timbers on Mother’s Day, and it was similar to most rivalry games. An ugly, contentious match saw neither team look great, and no one would mistake that game for free-flowing soccer. The Timbers controlled a lot of the ball in spurts but failed to consistently threaten the Seattle goal. The Sounders defended resolutely, created big chances and finished enough to coast comfortably. Portland scored a stoppage time goal that no doubt helped their pride, but the game finished 2-1 for the good guys in a battle of teams that are at opposite ends of the Supporters’ Shield standings.