Photos by Brandon Bleek and Max Aquino
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Seattle started off the 2nd half aggressive and were almost rewarded with a goal within a minute of the kickoff.
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Dempsey gave Seattle the lead scoring from a direct free kick 25 yds out, beating Gonzalez to the right end of goal.
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The ball fell to Dempsey's feet in the box off of a Pappa FK, but his shot was right at Gonzalez
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At Half, FC Dallas deservedly led 1-0.
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Friberg had the best chance for Seattle, receiving a dish from Martins but his shot was inches wide of the goal
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Seattle wins 2-1, and leads the series as the two teams will meet again next Sunday in Frisco, TX.
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Seattle welcomed the Western Conference champions, FC Dallas in the opening leg of the Western Conference Semi-finals, on a cold Sunday night.
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Valdez replaces Pappa and Seattle's offense came to life as Dempsey slotted into the right midfield and Ivanschitz switched to the left side
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Dempsey gave Seattle the lead scoring from a direct free kick 25 yds out, beating Gonzalez to the upper right corner of goal.
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FC Dallas on the other hand was content in slowing the game down.
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