Seattle, WA – The Seattle Sounders broke a club‑record eight‑match losing streak in Major League Soccer on Saturday night, earning a 1‑1 draw against FC Cincinnati after a late strike by forward Kalani Kossa‑Rienzi.
Key moments
FC Cincinnati took the early lead in the 24th minute when Evander Da Silva Ferreira found the net for his 13th goal of the season. The Brazilian forward also logged 11 assists and currently leads the league in combined goal contributions.
Seattle’s goalkeeper Andrew Thomas was tested repeatedly, facing four shots in the first half and matching his career high with seven saves overall. Roman Celentano backstopped Cincinnati, stopping two shots.
Late equalizer
In the 77th minute, Seattle introduced Albert Rusnák, who quickly proved his impact by delivering a precise pass to Kossa‑Rienzi. The forward capitalized on the opportunity in the 83rd minute, slotting the ball past Cincinnati’s keeper to level the score at 1‑all. The goal marked Kossa‑Rienzi’s third of the season and Rusnák’s sixth assist.
The goal sparked a brief surge of optimism among the Sounders’ supporters, but neither side could find a winner before the final whistle.
Implications
The draw ends the Sounders’ longest losing streak in club history and represents their first point since a 3‑2 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on May 13. While the team remains winless in the past eight matches, the late goal demonstrates that the squad can still generate scoring chances against a disciplined opponent.
Seattle will look to build on this momentum when they host the Chicago Fire on Saturday, hoping to secure their first win of the season. Cincinnati, meanwhile, travels to Nashville SC for their next fixture.
Statistics
- Evander Da Silva Ferreira – 13th goal, 11 assists, league‑leading goal contributions
- Kalani Kossa‑Rienzi – 3rd goal of the season
- Albert Rusnák – 6th assist of the season
- Andrew Thomas – 7 saves (career high)
- Roman Celentano – 2 saves for Cincinnati
Both clubs will assess the performance as they prepare for upcoming matches, with Seattle aiming to convert the draw into a victory and Cincinnati seeking to maintain its offensive rhythm.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
