The Seattle Sounders opened a five-game home stand against Charlotte FC on national television Sunday night. The Sounders sent the expansion side packing with little to show for their efforts, finishing the game with a 2-1 home win. Seattle seemed destined to be left ruing missed chances as the game wore on, having created plenty of danger but lacking the finishing touch. Ultimately it was Charlotte that opened the scoring in the 21st minute. Albert Rusnák committed a foul on the edge of Seattle’s penalty area, and Jordy Alcívar stepped up to take the free kick. His shot went around the wall and struck off the far post, where Ben Bender was first to the rebound and put the visitors in front.
Sounders vs. Charlotte, recap: Home is where the points are
