Albert Rusnák scored on a first-half penalty kick, Jordan Morris added an insurance goal and Stefan Frei posted his 12th career clean sheet in the postseason as the Seattle Sounders beat FC Dallas 2-0 in a series opener on Monday night.
SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 04: Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnák seen in action during a MLS matchup between the Seattle Sounders and the LA Galaxy on October 4, 2023 at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA.
Frei, who led the league with 14 shutouts this season, finished with four saves. Maarten Paes saved four shots for Dallas. Frei has allowed 28 goals in 29 career postseason starts for the Sounders dating back to 2014. Frei and the Sounders won the MLS Cup in 2016 and 2019.
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