Seattle Sounders earn first win since May, topping RSL 2-0

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Seattle Sounders earn first win since May, topping RSL 2-0
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The Seattle Sounders secured a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on September 23, marking their first win since May 13. Danny Musovski opened the scoring in the 48th minute with a shot from outside the box, followed by Albert Rusnák's goal against his former team shortly after. This victory ended Seattle's 13-game winless streak and brought them to 32 points, tying them for the final playoff spot with Portland. Real Salt Lake continues to struggle, having also gone 13 games without a win.

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  • Musovski scored in the 48th minute; Rusnák added a second goal.
  • Seattle had played to a tie in their last five matches.
  • Seattle moves into a tie for the final playoff spot with Portland.
  • RSL continues a 13-game winless stretch in MLS action.
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  • 3:43 AMYahoo SportsMusovski and Rusnák score against former team, and the Sounders beat RSL 2-0 for 1st win since May
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Danny Musovski scored in the 48th minute, Albert Rusnák added a goal against his former team, and the Seattle Sounders beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Wednesday night for their first victory since May 13. Seattle (8-9-8), which had played to a tie in its last five games, snapped a 13-game winless run. Salt Lake (8-13-5) also has a 13-game winless stretch in MLS action dating to May 16 — as well as a 12-game road winless streak across all competitions since March 7.

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