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Seattle Sounders Snap Club-Record Losing Streak with Late Goal in 1-1 Draw Against FC Cincinnati
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi scored in the 83rd minute as Seattle ended its club-worst eight-match skid with a late equalizer.
On Saturday, the Seattle Sounders snapped a club-record eight-match losing streak with a 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium, with Kalani Kossa-Rienzi scoring the equalizer in the 83rd minute.
Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer fielded an overhauled lineup due to injuries, with defender Jackson Ragen sidelined by a knee injury; the club had been winless since May 13 when they beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-2.
Evander Da Silva Ferreira gave Cincinnati a 1-0 lead in the 24th minute with his 13th goal, while Seattle goalkeeper Andrew Thomas kept the Sounders competitive by matching his career high with seven saves.
Albert Rusnák, subbing in during the 77th minute, provided the decisive cross for the late equalizer, leaving Seattle with a 7-9-4 record while remaining winless in league play since May.
The Sounders host the Chicago Fire on Saturday, while Cincinnati holds an 8-6-7 record following the match and goalkeeper Roman Celentano stopped two shots in the contest.