The Seattle Sounders achieved a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Houston Dynamo in a shootout, completing a first-round sweep in the MLS Cup playoffs after a 1-1 tie in regulation. Cristian Roldan scored the Sounders' first goal in the 87th minute, marking his first postseason goal in 30 appearances. However, Roldan later deflected a ball into his own net during stoppage time, which equalized the match. Houston played with ten men after Hector Herrera received a red card for spitting at the referee's feet in the 66th minute. Goalkeeper Stefan Frei made a crucial save in the shootout, while the Sounders maintained a perfect penalty record in the series. This victory continues Seattle's strong playoff legacy, having made the postseason in 15 of the last 16 seasons.