Sounders triumph over Sporting KC 2-0 with goals from Ragen and Rothrock
- Seattle Sounders defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Sunday.
- Jackson Ragen and Paul Rothrock scored the goals for Seattle.
- The victory improved Seattle's position in the Western Conference standings.
On Sunday, the Seattle Sounders secured a 2-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City, marking their second consecutive win and their third in four matches since the Leagues Cup break. This performance has significantly improved their standing in the Western Conference, moving them past both the Houston Dynamo and Vancouver, placing them fifth and just two points behind second-place Los Angeles FC. Jackson Ragen opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a close-range shot following a corner kick. After a header from Jordan Morris was deflected by Kansas City's goalkeeper Tim Melia, Ragen capitalized on the rebound to net the first goal. The second goal came from Paul Rothrock, who finished a well-coordinated series of passes with a sliding shot from six yards out. The play involved several players, including Cristian Roldan and Albert Rusnák, showcasing the team's effective teamwork and strategy. This defeat ended Sporting Kansas City's three-game unbeaten streak, leaving them with a record of 7-15-7. The Sounders' recent form highlights their resurgence in the league, demonstrating their potential as they aim for a higher playoff position as the season progresses.