The Sounders scored six minutes into the match against Atlanta United as Raul Ruidiaz headed in a corner. It looked like for a while that would be enough for the Sounders to coast to a fifth-straight win, but Atlanta would get a penalty five minutes from time after Brooks Lennon was taken down in the box by Brad Smith. Josef Martinez would convert the spot kick a minute later and the Five Stripes left Seattle with a point.
The Sounders remain unbeaten and top of the West, four points clear of Sporting Kansas City. As for Atlanta, late strikes in back-to-back games have resulted in four points and vaulted them to fifth in the East.
Paul Kahl had the photos for this match on a Sunday afternoon. You may view a sample below and more by clicking on the link:
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- Photo: Paul Kahl
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- Photo: Paul Kahl
