SEATTLE — For most of the match, the Seattle Sounders created numerous scoring chances. Raúl Ruidíaz, in particular, found himself with several golden opportunities, hitting one early chance off the inside of the post and narrowly missing another close-range shot from a Jimmy Medranda cross that went just inches wide.
But as time ticked down on the final match before a mini-Gold Cup break, the Sounders found themselves clinging to a 1-0 lead.
Suddenly, an opening emerged. Fredy Montero expertly put a ball into space for Brad Smith, who whipped in a cross with his first touch.