Seattle Sounders FC left it late but secured a valuable 1–0 away win over Houston Dynamo in MLS regular-season action, with substitute Paul Rothrock delivering the decisive moment in the 83rd minute.
The match, played on MLS matchday 6, remained finely balanced for long stretches, with neither side able to break the deadlock until the closing stages. Detailed statistics such as shots, possession and saves were not available, but the scoreline underlines a tight contest decided by a single moment of quality.
Seattle’s breakthrough came after a wave of second-half changes. Introduced on 61 minutes, Jordan Morris made his impact felt in the final stages, combining with Rothrock to finally unlock Houston’s resistance. Rothrock finished the move to put the Sounders 1–0 up and ultimately seal all three points.
Both teams had made significant alterations after the interval. Houston brought on Agustin Resch at half-time for Franco Negri, later adding Ondřej Lingr, Ibrahim Aliyu and Héctor Herrera as they chased a result. Seattle turned to their bench early, with Albert Rusnák, Hassani Dotson and Morris all entering at the 61-minute mark, followed by Peter Kingston and late appearance Alex Roldan as they looked to manage the lead.
Discipline played a part in the rhythm of the game. Felipe was booked for Houston in the 38th minute, while Rothrock and Jackson Ragen received yellow cards for Seattle in the second half, at 54 and 72 minutes respectively.
Beyond the goal, bookings and substitutions, further match events and statistics were not provided in the available data. The result, however, is clear: a late Rothrock winner, assisted by Morris, delivers a crucial away victory for Seattle and leaves Houston empty-handed at home.
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