
Rothrock shines as Sounders open MLS season with 2-0 win over Rapids
The Seattle Sounders opened the 2026 MLS season with a 2-0 win over the Colorado Rapids, with Paul Rothrock assisting Albert Rusnák’s opener and then scoring the second; Jordan Morris left early with a thigh injury, the first half featured lengthy stoppages and reviews including a red-card incident that was downgraded to a yellow, and Rothrock’s all-around performance helped Seattle seize the win as they head to Real Salt Lake next weekend.












