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Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei suffered a head and neck injury during a match against Columbus Crew, leading to the game being ended early for safety. Frei, who is alert and recovering at home, expressed gratitude for the support and medical staff. The game was stopped with the agreement of both coaches, and Frei's condition appears stable, with further updates expected from the club.
Stefan Frei delivered an exceptional performance in the Seattle Sounders' 2-1 AET victory over LAFC in the Western Conference semifinals, making nine crucial saves and preventing 2.17 potential goals according to Opta's metrics. Despite not securing a playoff shutout, Frei's efforts were pivotal, with several spectacular saves, including a reflex stop in stoppage time and a kick save in extra time. Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer praised Frei as the best shot-stopper in the league, highlighting his consistent excellence in goal.
The Seattle Sounders managed to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory against the New York Red Bulls, despite losing Jordan Morris to injury and playing down a man after João Paulo was red-carded. The Sounders' defense held strong, registering their MLS-best eighth shutout of the season, while their offense showed promise with numerous opportunities to score. The win gives the team a boost of confidence as they aim to turn it into a sustained run and potentially build some cushion at the top of the Western Conference.
Seattle Sounders defeated Houston Dynamo 1-0 in a game that saw two red cards for the home team. Stefan Frei had a clean sheet but faced no shots on target. João Paulo was named Man of the Match for his performance in midfield, leading the team in touches and completing 94% of his passes. Seattle's next match is against Austin FC.
The Seattle Sounders defeated St. Louis City 3-0 in a dominant performance, with goals from Josh Atencio, Raúl Ruidíaz, and an own goal. The win ties the Sounders' franchise record for four straight home shutouts and puts them one point off their best-ever start. Stefan Frei also set the club's all-competition starts record, passing Ozzie Alonso.
Seattle Sounders beat LA Galaxy 2-1, becoming the first team to go 10 straight matches unbeaten against them. The Sounders showed resolve, dominated the first half, and learned more about their best XI. However, there are concerns about goalkeeper Stefan Frei's form. LA Galaxy manager Greg Vanney was furious about missed handball calls, but his team's underperformance may be the real issue.