US Soccer Players

The official site of the USMNT Soccer Players with soccer news, schedule, statistics, players, interviews, and exclusive stories.


Next Opponent

09/23/2022 TBD on ESPN networks
  • Rankings
  • Schedule
  • Results
  • Home
  • Roster
  • USMNT News
  • MLS
  • Americans Abroad
  • Alumni
  • USNSTPA
  • Archive

Seattle wins the 2019 MLS Cup

November 10, 2019 by US Soccer Players

centurylink field 2019 mls cup final

The Seattle Sounders won the 2019 MLC Cup, beating Toronto FC 3-1 in front of 69,274 fans at CenturyLink Field. Finishing in 2nd-place in the Western Conference, Seattle knocked out top seed LAFC to reach the final. Kelvin Leerdam’s deflected shot off of Toronto defender Justin Morrow opened the scoring in the 57th minute. Victor Rodriguez made it 2-0 Seattle in the 76th. Raul Ruidiaz added a goal in the 90th minute. Jozy Altidore scored for Toronto four minutes into stoppage time.

“I’m gonna take it in,” Seattle coach Brian Schmetzer said when asked by ESPN what the moment meant. “I’m gonna get a little emotional because it’s really a good moment for the city of Seattle, the fans, the players that have overcome a lot of adversity all this year. These fans deserve it. Those players deserve it.”

Toronto looked to have the better run of play in the first-half. With Seattle setting up deep in its own defensive end, Toronto had more looks at goal but couldn’t go ahead. Leerdam’s deflection off of Morrow’s knee had Toronto pressing for an equalizer. Instead, it was Seattle getting a second goal with the Sounders winning the ball back in the final third and Rodriguez pouncing on a loss ball at the top of the box. Ruidiaz once again showed that he’s up for the biggest stage in MLS, scoring on a breakaway that all but shut the door on Toronto.

Jozy Altidore’s status was in question after Toronto’s top striker missed the entirety of the playoffs. Altidore subbed on in the 68th minute and ruined Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei’s shutout with his stoppage time goal.

Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer – ISIPhotos.com

Like Google +1 Retweet 2

Filed Under: Featured, MLS, Soccer News Tagged With: 2019 mls season, mls cup, MLS Playoffs

Insigne at Toronto is a big move and a major statement

Insigne at Toronto is a big move and a major statement

By Jason Davis

Lorenzo Insigne joins Toronto FC with the Major League Soccer club in position to make a push in a tight Eastern Conference table.

The US U-20s aim to break an Olympic slump

The US U-20s aim to break an Olympic slump

By Charles Boehm

With the Concacaf U-20 Championship also serving as Olympic qualifying, the United States plays Honduras on Friday for a spot at Paris 2024.

Once again in 2022, LAFC raises its game

Once again in 2022, LAFC raises its game

By Luis Bueno

Western Conference leaders LAFC has added two marquee players and re-upped Carlos Vela in moves that would strengthen any team in MLS.

More from our writers

US Soccer Players

Cameron Carter-Vickers

Cameron Carter-Vickers - USMNT

Position Defender
Pro Team Celtic
Read more about Cameron Carter-Vickers - USMNT

UNITED STATES NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

Players

  • Squad
  • Results
  • Schedule
  • Match Reports

Soccer News

  • National Team
  • Major League Soccer
  • Americans Abroad
  • Featured

About USNSTPA

  • About US Soccer Players
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsorship and Licensing

Copyright © 2022 All Rights Reserved - US Soccer Players.