Seattle rotated a little to play FC Dallas, but perhaps feeling the effect of three matches in a week, many players lost steam after a strong start, settling for a 1-1 draw. The Sounders played with early intensity, surging forward with intention and pressure, creating an own goal and looking to be in the driver’s seat. Alas, an all too familiar defensive lapse allowed one of Dallas’ two chances all night to score. Although the Sounders dominated in shots overall, ended the match with every player over 80 percent completion, and had near-total control in the second half, weary legs and an inability to spark creative incision against a well-defined defense meant Seattle needed some magic to score the game-winner, and that didn’t happen.
Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas: Player ratings
