The Seattle Sounders have secured a playoff berth after an exciting finish to their match against the Colorado Rapids on Sunday. With the score tied at 1-1 in the dying minutes of the match, midfielder Cristian Roldan scored the winning goal in stoppage time to secure the victory and a spot in the playoffs for the Sounders.
The match was a tense affair, with both teams playing strong defense and creating chances on offense. The Rapids opened the scoring in the 33rd minute when defender Keegan Rosenberry found the back of the net with a header. The Sounders responded quickly, however, and forward Will Bruin equalized in the 41st minute.
After that, both teams had chances to take the lead, but neither could find the back of the net. With time running out, it looked like the match was heading for a draw. But in the 93rd minute, Roldan stepped up and scored the winning goal from just outside the box. His shot was perfectly placed, giving the goalkeeper no chance of making a save.
The goal sparked wild celebrations from the Sounders players and fans alike, as they had secured a playoff berth with just one match remaining in the regular season. Roldan’s goal was his fourth of the season and his first since returning from injury in August.
The Sounders will now look ahead to their final match of the regular season against Real Salt Lake on Sunday. With a win, they can secure a top-two finish in the Western Conference and home-field advantage in the playoffs.
The Sounders have been one of the best teams in MLS this season and have now secured a playoff berth for the sixth consecutive year. They will be hoping to make a deep run in the playoffs and bring home their second MLS Cup title.
