Sebastian Gomez marked his first Seattle start with a goal and an assist, directly contributing to two scores in a 3-0 Leagues Cup victory over Querétaro. His breakthrough performance helped Seattle respond immediately to the 3-0 defeat at Toluca that opened its Phase One campaign.
What happened
Gomez opened the scoring in the fourth minute, giving Seattle the early advantage against Querétaro. He later added an assist as Seattle completed a three-goal win and secured its first victory of the tournament.
The start offered Gomez an early opportunity to make an impact at first-team level, and he took it almost immediately. His goal established the direction of the match, while his assist extended his influence beyond the opening moment.
The performance came seven months after Gomez signed a first-team deal running through 2029. In his first start for Seattle, he provided the clearest individual contribution to a result that kept the club moving forward in Phase One.
Why it matters
Seattle entered the match needing a response after losing by the same 3-0 score at Toluca. The victory stabilized its Leagues Cup campaign and left the club with momentum before its final Phase One match.
The stakes extend beyond the immediate tournament schedule. Leagues Cup offers three places in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup, giving every Phase One result added significance as clubs pursue advancement and a route into the continental competition.
Gomez’s display also supplied Seattle with a timely first-team contribution from a player under contract through 2029. A goal and an assist in his first start gave the club a decisive return at an important point in its campaign.
By the numbers
Gomez recorded one goal and one assist, accounting directly for two of Seattle’s three goals. He opened the scoring in the fourth minute and finished the match with involvement in two-thirds of the club’s scoring output.
The 3-0 result also created a direct answer to Seattle’s 3-0 opening loss at Toluca. After two Phase One matches with identical scorelines in opposite directions, the final fixture will determine how Seattle closes this stage of the tournament.
What to watch next
Seattle hosts Chivas on Wednesday in its final Phase One match. The focus will turn to whether the club can carry forward the response it produced against Querétaro and strengthen its position in the competition.
Gomez’s role will also draw attention after his two-goal contribution in his first start. Seattle now enters the Chivas match with a victory behind it and its Phase One schedule approaching its conclusion.