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The Seattle Sounders’ magical late-season surge continued on Thursday night, as a late goal from Nelson Valdez led the team to an emotional 1–0 win over Sporting Kansas City in the knockout round of the MLS playoffs.
Valdez’s goal came after 88 minutes of physical and at times emotional soccer, with both teams alternating long stretches of dominance with periods of shaky play. Kansas City had the better of Seattle through most of the game, controlling possession, stopping Sounders attacks, and generating dangerous opportunities.