TUKWILA – Perhaps it was the lack of star power. Perhaps it was the layoff from the last match.
Whatever the case, the Sounders had a fight on its hands with the Kitsap Pumas in a fourth-round match in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night.
But thanks to some second half adjustments, and a goal by Cristian Roldan in the 71st minute, the Sounders broke away and won 2-0 in front of a sold-out crowd at Starfire Sports Stadium.
Joevin Jones added a late goal on a breakaway in the 89th minute to put the game away for Seattle.