Dejan Joveljić's First-Half Goal Rallies Sporting Kansas City to 1-1 Tie with Sounders
Joveljić’s equalizer ended Sporting KC’s 351-minute scoring drought and preserved Seattle’s unbeaten run at seven matches.
- Dejan Joveljić scored to offset an early goal by Seattle's Paul Rothrock, helping Sporting Kansas City earn a 1-1 draw with the Sounders on Saturday.
- Joveljić's 18th-minute strike ended a 351-minute scoring drought for Sporting Kansas City, which remains winless at home this season with an 0-3-2 record.
- Goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland recorded seven saves in his first start for Sporting Kansas City, while Seattle Sounders keeper Andrew Thomas finished with six saves to preserve the draw.
- Despite falling short of its 100th regular-season road victory, Seattle remains unbeaten in seven straight matches after entering the day with 19 points through eight games.
- Sporting Kansas City visits the Portland Timbers next Saturday, while the Seattle Sounders return home to host San Diego FC.
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Dejan Joveljić's first-half goal rallies Sporting Kansas City to 1-1 tie with Sounders
Dejan Joveljić scored to offset an early goal by Seattle’s Paul Rothrock, helping Sporting Kansas City earn a 1-1 draw with the Sounders.
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Early Fire, Late Frustration: Sporting KC and Seattle Settle for 1–1 Stalemate
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Sporting KC go 1-1 against Seattle Sounders FC
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