Jordan Morris Scores Twice as Sounders Beat Pumas UNAM

On Monday night, the Seattle Sounders played against Pumas UNAM and won 4-0 in the Leagues Cup Round of 16 at Lumen Field. This match was a chance for the Sounders to show they are still a strong team, like when they won the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League.

Key Players and Goals

• Paul Rothrock: He started the scoring for the Sounders with a great header.
• Jordan Morris: Scored two goals, helping the Sounders secure a big win.

Match Highlights

• The teams seemed equally strong at first, but Pumas thought they had a goal in the 25th minute. However, it was ruled out for being offside.
• A physical altercation in the 28th minute led to yellow cards for Pumas’ Rubén Duarte and Sounders’ Cristian Roldan.
• Paul Rothrock scored the first goal in the 32nd minute after a well-played free-kick routine involving João Paulo and Albert Rusnák.

Second Half and More Goals

• Jordan Morris: Scored his first goal in the 58th minute after controlling a header from Rusnák and shooting past the goalkeeper.
• Obed Vargas: Earned a penalty after being fouled, which Rusnák converted into a goal.
• Morris’ second goal came from another penalty in stoppage time after he was fouled, leading to a red card for Pumas’ Lisandro Magallán.

Coach’s Thoughts

Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer praised the team’s performance and noted Jordan Morris’s courage in taking the penalty. He was pleased with the team’s attitude and readiness for the game.

Goalkeeping and Defense

• Andrew Thomas: Played as the goalkeeper and made five important saves, keeping a clean sheet for the team.

Looking Ahead

Seattle will now play the winner of the Los Angeles FC vs. San Jose match in the quarterfinals. The match date and time will be announced soon.

Reporter Information

Jayda Evans covers the Sounders and Reign. She provides insights and stories about the team and can be reached at jevans@seattletimes.com. She has also authored a book titled “Game On!” about women’s basketball.