Leagues Cup: Sounders thrash Pumas UNAM 4-0

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Tue 13th August, 24:52 2024
MLS: LAFC at Seattle Sounders FCJul 20, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer looks on before the match against LAFC at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Jordan Morris scored two goals and Albert Rusnak produced a goal and two assists a the host Seattle Sounders downed Pumas UNAM 4-0 on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup.

Seattle will play the winner of the Tuesday match between Los Angeles FC and the San Jose Earthquakes.


After goals by Paul Rothrock (32nd minute) and Morris (58th), Rusnak converted a penalty in the 71st. Morris added a penalty-kick goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time after a brawl almost broke out when he was tackled from behind.

Pumas' Lisandro Magallan received a yellow card for the foul.

Seattle goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made five saves.


--Field Level Media

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