Seattle Sounders Defeat Austin FC 2-0 in Western Conference MLS Match

The Seattle Sounders returned to MLS play with a 2-0 victory over Austin FC, moving into fifth place in the Western Conference. Jesús Ferreira and Danny Musovski scored the goals, with Ferreira opening the scoring just before halftime and Musovski adding a second goal in the 54th minute. The Sounders ended their recent challenging stretch after participating in the FIFA Club World Cup, where they lost all three matches against top international competition but gained valuable lessons on composure and technical ability under pressure. Seattle's Albert Rusnák continues to lead offensively with seven goals and four assists this season, while Austin's Brandon Vazquez, who scored five goals this season, and goalkeeper Brad Stuver were recently named to the MLS All-Star team. Both teams are closely tied in the Western Conference standings, making their matchup a pivotal moment as Seattle aims to regain momentum and Austin seeks to continue its recent positive form. The match marked the first meeting of the season between the two sides, with Seattle showing improved performance and discipline despite a late red card.