Seattle Sounders' Costly Red Card Leads to Draw Against Portland Timbers
The Seattle Sounders suffered a setback in their match against the Portland Timbers after a costly red card for Léo Chú, which turned the tide of the game. Despite leading 2-0, Chú's collision with Zac McGraw resulted in his ejection, forcing the Sounders to defend with 10 men. The Timbers capitalized on the advantage and scored two goals to secure a draw. Seattle coach Brian Schmetzer expressed frustration at the missed opportunity and defended Chú, emphasizing that it was a team sport. The Sounders are now second in the Western Conference but face a challenging schedule ahead.
