Sounders Defeat Real Salt Lake 3-1

Seattle extends home unbeaten streak to 12 games with victory over RSL

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:09am

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The Seattle Sounders FC defeated Real Salt Lake 3-1 in a hard-fought MLS match on Saturday night. Seattle's forward Luna scored a goal and contributed with four shots, six crosses, and three chances created to lead his team to victory at home.

Why it matters

The win extends Seattle's unbeaten run at home to 12 games, showcasing their dominance at Lumen Field this season. It also keeps them in the hunt for the top spot in the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

Luna opened the scoring for Seattle in the 25th minute, finding the back of the net after a well-worked team move. Real Salt Lake equalized in the second half, but the Sounders regained the lead and added an insurance goal late to seal the 3-1 victory.

  • The match was played on Saturday, September 23, 2026.
  • Luna scored the opening goal for Seattle in the 25th minute.

The players

Luna

A forward for the Seattle Sounders FC who scored the opening goal and contributed with four shots, six crosses, and three chances created in the match.

Seattle Sounders FC

The home team, who extended their unbeaten streak at Lumen Field to 12 games with the 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake.

Real Salt Lake

The visiting team, who equalized in the second half but ultimately fell to the Sounders at their home stadium.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough match against a quality opponent like Real Salt Lake, but the team showed great character to grind out the win at home.”

— Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach, Seattle Sounders FC

What’s next

The Sounders will look to continue their home dominance when they host the LA Galaxy on October 4th. Real Salt Lake will try to bounce back when they travel to face the Portland Timbers on September 28th.

The takeaway

Seattle's ability to win tough home matches against quality opponents like Real Salt Lake demonstrates their title credentials in the competitive Western Conference. The Sounders' strong form at Lumen Field will be crucial as they push for a top playoff seed in the final stretch of the season.