Sounders rout St. Louis 4-1 in return home

Cristian Roldan scores twice as Seattle dominates in first match at Lumen Field since February

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:03am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in bold, clashing colors that captures the energy and action of a soccer match between the Seattle Sounders and St. Louis City, with players and the field deconstructed into sharp, overlapping geometric planes.The Sounders' dominant home victory over St. Louis City showcased their continued status as an MLS powerhouse, with the team's vibrant colors and explosive energy captured in a fractured, cubist-inspired illustration.Seattle Today

The Seattle Sounders returned home in style, routing visiting St. Louis City 4-1 on Saturday night. Cristian Roldan tallied twice, Albert Rusnak added a goal and two assists, and Osaze De Rosario also scored for the Sounders, who were playing their first league match at Lumen Field since the season opener on February 22.

Why it matters

The win was an important homecoming for the Sounders, who had been forced to play five straight road matches while their home stadium underwent renovations to prepare for hosting World Cup matches this summer. The dominant performance against St. Louis City showed the Sounders are still a force to be reckoned with in MLS.

The details

Roldan scored in the 22nd and 37th minutes, both off corner kicks from Rusnak. Rusnak then converted a penalty kick in the 49th minute, and De Rosario capped the scoring in the 86th minute. St. Louis substitute Eduard Lowen spoiled the Sounders' shutout bid with a goal in stoppage time.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • The Sounders were playing their first league match at Lumen Field since the season opener on February 22.

The players

Cristian Roldan

The Sounders' captain, who scored two goals in the match.

Albert Rusnak

Provided two assists and scored a goal on a penalty kick for the Sounders.

Osaze De Rosario

Scored the Sounders' fourth goal in the 86th minute.

Andrew Thomas

The Sounders' goalkeeper, who made two saves.

Roman Burki

The goalkeeper for St. Louis City, who made five saves.

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What’s next

The Sounders will look to build on this dominant home win when they host another MLS match next weekend.

The takeaway

The Sounders' emphatic victory in their return to Lumen Field demonstrated their continued status as one of the top teams in MLS, even after being forced to play a lengthy road stretch. The performance should give the team and its fans confidence heading into the second half of the season and the upcoming World Cup matches at their home stadium.