Goals and highlights: Sporting Kansas City 1-2 Seattle Sounders in MLS 2021

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In Kansas, the Seattle Sounders get a very important win against Sporting KC, with which they reach the top of the MLS Western Conference.

Five minutes of repositioning are added.

Alex Roldan, Seattle Sounders midfielder, joins the list of cautioned players.

Seattle Sounders' changes continue: Danny Leyva comes off and Joao Paulo comes on.

Sporting KC makes another lineup change: Nicolas Isimat-Mirin replaces José Mauri.

Seattle Sounders make one more move: Kelyn Rowe replaces Will Bruin.

Seattle Sounders changes their lineup: Shane O'Neill and Jimmy Medranda enter and Brad Smith and Nouhou Tolo come out.

Thus fell the Seattle Sounders' second goal. 

What just happened???

Not sure but @SoundersFC double their lead! pic.twitter.com/XXUEx2HniQ

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 27, 2021

After a deflection, and with the collaboration of the rival defense, captain Johnny Russell shot inside the box to shorten the lead on the scoreboard.

Sporting KC make their first substitution of the match: Rémi Walter replaces Roger Espinoza.

After a great play by Raúl Ruidíaz, Will Bruin takes advantage of a rebound in the six-yard box to increase his team's lead with a header.

Yeimar Gómez, Seattle Sounders defender, receives the yellow card.

Sporting Kansas City and Seattle Sounders are back in action.

With Cristian Roldan's goal, Seattle Sounders is beating Sporting KC at Children's Mercy Park.

One minute of stoppage time is added. 

Close! Raúl Ruidíaz's cross-shot with his head just misses the side of the goal.

With this score, Seattle Sounders is winning.  

Turnover turned in to a goal. 👀@CristianRoldan gives @SoundersFC the lead 1-0! pic.twitter.com/wb1Evgh6Hl

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 26, 2021

On a pass from Brad Smith, inside the box, Cristian Roldán crosses with the inside of his head to put the visitors ahead.

Gradually, the Seattle Sounders have evened out possession, but have not made clear progress.

Seattle Sounders defender Nouho Tolo becomes the first caution of the match.

In these first minutes, Sporting KC has taken possession of the ball and has started to step on the opponent's field; however, it has yet to generate dangerous chances.

The ball is rolling in Kansas! Sporting KC and Seattle Sounders are already facing each other.

The local squad will be defending and looking to maintain their division lead. 

Feelin' it already 🔥#SportingKC | #KickChildhoodCancer pic.twitter.com/iBs83fkGb3

— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) September 26, 2021

F. Montero, J. Medranda, D. Leyva, S. Cleveland, S. O'Neill, L. Chú, K. Rowe and S. Richey.

R. Puncec, N. Isimat, A. Dia, G. Barbers, K. McIntosh, C. Duke, K. Rad, R. Walter and W. Harris.

S. Frei; N. Tolo, X. Arreaga, Y. Gómez, B. Smith, J. Atencio, J. Paulo, A. Roldan, C. Roldan, R. Ruidíaz and W. Bruin.

T. Melia; G. Zusi, I. Sánchez, A. Fontas, L. Martins, G. Kinda, J. Mauri, R. Espinoza, J. Russell, K. Shelton and D. Salloi.

Historically, in MLS, these institutions have met 19 times; so far, the record is five draws and seven wins per side.

The referee for this match will be Joseph Dickerson; Adam Wienckowski, first assistant; Matthew Nelson, second row; Silviu Petres, fourth official; Daniel Radford, VAR; and Michael Kampmeinert, AVAR.

In just under an hour, Sporting KC and Seattle Sounders will face each other in their quest to take the top spot in Major League Soccer's Western Conference; both teams are already settled in the stadium.

In a few moments we will share with you the starting lineups Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders live, as well as the latest information from Children's Mercy Park. Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute live coverage of the match on VAVEL.

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S. Frei; N. Tolo, X. Arreaga, A. Cissoko, B. Smith, D. Leyva, J. Atencio, A. Roldan, N. Benezet, C. Roldán y R. Ruidíaz.

T. Melia; G. Zusi, I. Sánchez, A. Fontas, L. Martins, C. Duke, J. Mauri, R. Espinoza, J. Russell, K. Shelton y D. Salloi.

On the other hand, the previous Saturday, in their visit to Rio Tinto Stadium, they lost by the minimum difference (1-0) against Real Salt Lake.

The Wednesday before last, they took advantage of their home advantage to defeat Minnesota United 4-0, with Khiry Shelton, Daneil Salloi, Johnny Russell and Cameron Duke scoring the goals.

The team coached by Brian Schmetzer has had a great performance so far this season, so much so that it is in second place with 45 points, after accumulating thirteen wins, six draws and five losses; it has scored 36 goals and conceded 20, and is the best defense in the division.

The team coached by Peter Vermes has had a great tournament, proof of which is that it is currently in first place with 46 points, the result of thirteen wins, seven draws and five defeats; it has scored 43 goals and conceded 26. It is the best offense in its sector.

Undoubtedly, this Sunday afternoon at the Blue Hell, Sporting KC and Seattle Sounders will be the protagonists of the -probably- most eye-catching match of this day in MLS, due to the very good work done by both clubs in the Western Conference of the competition.

My name is Alan Rodriguez and I’ll be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, score updates, and news as it happens live here on VAVEL.