Seattle Sounders Defeat Colorado Rapids 2-0

The Sounders extend their unbeaten streak with a home victory.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Seattle Sounders defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-0 in a Major League Soccer match played at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Sounders scored a goal in each half, with Albert Rusnak finding the net in the 15th minute and the team adding an insurance goal later in the game.

Why it matters

The win extends Seattle's unbeaten run and keeps them near the top of the Western Conference standings. For Colorado, the loss continues their struggles on the road this season.

The details

Seattle opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Albert Rusnak scored off an assist from Cristian Roldan. The Sounders then added a second goal later in the match to secure the 2-0 victory at home.

  • The match was played on February 23, 2026.
  • Seattle scored in the 15th minute to take a 1-0 lead.

The players

Albert Rusnak

Midfielder for the Seattle Sounders who scored the opening goal.

Cristian Roldan

Midfielder for the Seattle Sounders who provided the assist on the opening goal.

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The takeaway

The Sounders continue to be one of the top teams in MLS, while the Rapids' road struggles persist as they look to turn things around.