The Seattle Sounders have done it again! On Sunday, they defeated St. Louis City SC 3-2 to claim the top spot in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. It was a hard-fought battle that saw the Sounders come out on top in the end.
The Sounders got off to a great start, scoring two goals in the first half. The first goal came from forward Jordan Morris in the 17th minute, and the second from midfielder Cristian Roldan in the 33rd minute. St. Louis City SC was able to pull one back in the 44th minute, but the Sounders held on to their lead going into halftime.
The second half saw St. Louis City SC come out with more energy and determination, and they were able to equalize in the 67th minute. However, the Sounders were not deterred and kept pushing forward. In the 81st minute, forward Raul Ruidiaz scored the winning goal for the Sounders to secure their victory.
The win was a huge boost for the Sounders, who now sit atop the Western Conference standings with a record of 11-4-4. They are now two points ahead of second-place Sporting Kansas City, and four points ahead of third-place LAFC.
The Sounders will look to continue their winning streak when they face off against Real Salt Lake on Saturday. With a win, they will be able to extend their lead in the Western Conference standings and solidify their position as one of the top teams in MLS.
It has been an impressive season for the Sounders so far, and they look poised to make a deep run in the playoffs. With their victory over St. Louis City SC, they have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference.
