The Seattle Sounders wrapped up the Tucson phase of preseason on Saturday with a 1-0 loss to FC Dallas at the Mobile Mini Sun Cup. In a match where both teams were devoted to generating offense through sustained possession, goals from forward Dom Badji and Thomas Roberts either side of halftime proved decisive, despite Nouhou grabbing a late consolation goal.
Fielding the same starting XI from the Houston match last Saturday, the Rave Green carved out some quality chances as they showcased a couple of new tactical wrinkles to their game model. Seattle routinely attacked down the left-hand side, taking advantage of the blossoming partnership between Víctor Rodríguez and Brad Smith.