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Paul Rothrock, Stefan Frei lead Sounders to 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake
Rothrock's early goal and Frei's five saves secured Seattle's postseason spot with their fourth win this season, while Real Salt Lake missed a chance to clinch playoffs.
- On Saturday, Paul Rothrock scored in the 4th minute from Pedro de la Vega and Jordan Morris, and Stefan Frei preserved the 1-0 lead over Real Salt Lake.
- On the line for Real Salt Lake was a postseason berth as it needed a win to clinch a spot and now must win in its final regular-season game.
- Late drama defined the match with William Agada's disallowed 89th-minute goal after RSL had 14 shots and a 5-2 shots on goal advantage, with Rafael Cabral stopping a penalty.
- Seattle Sounders are locked into fifth place, playing two road matches in the best-of-three first round, while Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes remain within striking distance, keeping playoff permutations alive.
- Frei capped the night with five saves and his eighth clean sheet in 25 starts, while Pedro de la Vega and Jordan Morris contributed assists in season milestones.
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right4Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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