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The Seattle Sounders secured a late victory against Austin FC, with Josh Atencio impressing in midfield and Nico Lodeiro delivering a standout performance. The match was marred by inconsistent refereeing, but the Sounders' ability to score multiple goals proved crucial. The team's fighting spirit was evident, providing hope for the future as they aim to build on this win.
Several young players stood out in MLS Matchday 7, including Josh Atencio who scored his first career MLS goal and dominated the midfield for Seattle Sounders FC, Dylan Borrero who scored a beautiful curler for New England Revolution, and Anderson Morris who played a key role in Columbus Crew's win over D.C. United. Other notable performances came from David Ochoa, Brian Gutiérrez, Marco Angulo, and Darren Yapi.
Josh Atencio's impressive performance in midfield, including his first MLS goal, has given Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer more options in his lineup. With João Paulo held out for precautionary reasons, Atencio took advantage of the opportunity and led all players with 22 duels, seven interceptions, three tackles, and 15 recoveries. Schmetzer was impressed enough to even pull him for a late substitute just so he could get an ovation from the fans. Atencio's emergence has given the Sounders more depth in midfield and more sleepless nights for Schmetzer.
Seattle Sounders defeated St. Louis CITY SC 3-0 in a match that showcased the newcomers' ability to compete with MLS elites. Sounders made tactical adjustments in the second half that enabled them to surge past STL to a comfortable win. Josh Atencio, a 21-year-old homegrown player, scored his first career MLS goal and was named man of the match. Sounders' depth of roster and strength of culture were on display, with several promising young players filtering through their revitalized youth system.
The Seattle Sounders defeated St. Louis City SC 3-0 in a physical match on Saturday night, with Josh Atencio scoring his first MLS goal and Raúl Ruidíaz adding another goal. The win moves the Sounders into first place in the West with 16 points and a +12 goal difference through 7 games. Atencio was named man of the match for his dynamic performance in breaking St. Louis' press and scoring a goal. The Sounders have now won three straight MLS games for the first time since October 2021.