Even though Seattle’s match against Portland Tuesday somewhat functioned as a showcase for the Sounders FC 2 players signed to short-term agreements prior to the game, both of Seattle’s goals came from athletes already on the Sounders’ roster.
After a 2-1 win over the Timbers in a fourth-round U.S. Open Cup match at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila, Seattle advanced to the Round of 16.
The Sounders’ goals came from Zach Mathers, who hasn’t played for Seattle so far in the MLS regular season, and Aaron Kovar, who has just played 36 minutes for the Sounders this year.