Whitecaps Defeat Sounders, Marking Seventh Consecutive Loss for Seattle

The Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Sunday night, marking the Sounders' seventh consecutive loss in MLS play. This victory positions the Whitecaps at the top of the Western Conference, two points ahead of the Houston Dynamo.

Rayan Elloumi scored the opening goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Emmanuel Sabbi, while Thomas Müller added a second goal five minutes later with a free kick assist from Ryan Gauld. Goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka earned his seventh clean sheet, not facing any shots on goal during the match.

Seattle's goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made a single save against Müller in the 52nd minute. The Sounders have not won since May 13, when they defeated the San Jose Earthquakes. Injuries impacted both teams, with Whitecaps midfielder Jeevan Badwal leaving the game due to a concussion and Sounders forward Jesús Ferreira exiting with a leg injury.