Late Rothrock goal lifts Sounders over Dynamo

Seattle extends unbeaten streak against Houston with 1-0 victory

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:55am

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Paul Rothrock's goal in the 83rd minute off a headed assist by Jordan Morris was the difference as the Seattle Sounders defeated the Houston Dynamo 1-0 in a Western Conference matchup on Saturday. Seattle goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made four saves to record his fifth clean sheet of the season and extend his scoreless minutes streak to 403 minutes.

Why it matters

The win extends Seattle's unbeaten streak against Houston to nine games, with seven of those being victories. The Sounders have been one of the top teams in the Western Conference this season, while the Dynamo have struggled to find consistency.

The details

Rothrock's game-winning goal came after Morris headed a pass from Kalani Kossa-Rienzi into Rothrock's path at the back post. The match was played in constant rain after a thunderstorm delayed the opening kickoff by 30 minutes. Seattle had the better of the chances, with Jesus Ferreira and Guilherme Santos both testing the opposing goalkeepers in the first half. Thomas made a key save on Guilherme in the 47th minute to preserve the clean sheet.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Rothrock's game-winning goal came in the 83rd minute.

The players

Paul Rothrock

A forward for the Seattle Sounders who scored the game-winning goal.

Jordan Morris

A midfielder for the Seattle Sounders who provided the assist on Rothrock's goal.

Andrew Thomas

The goalkeeper for the Seattle Sounders who recorded a clean sheet with four saves.

Guilherme Santos

A midfielder for the Houston Dynamo who had the team's best scoring chance in the 47th minute.

Jonathan Bond

The goalkeeper for the Houston Dynamo.

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What’s next

The Sounders will look to continue their strong start to the season when they host the Portland Timbers on April 12. The Dynamo will try to bounce back at home against the Colorado Rapids on April 19.

The takeaway

The Sounders have proven to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference so far this season, while the Dynamo have struggled to find consistency. This win extends Seattle's unbeaten streak against Houston and showcases their defensive solidity, led by goalkeeper Andrew Thomas.