Joveljić scores twice in Seattle debut, Chicago salvages 2-2 draw

The striker set a club record with his debut brace

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

A dream debut 🌟 Rewatch both of Deki’s goals v. Chicago from pitchside! https://t.co/TpL1VgRQk4 Via @SoundersFC on X

What happened: Seattle acquired Dejan Joveljić as a Designated Player from Sporting Kansas City on Aug. 25 for $6 million. Maren Haile-Selassie answered his 12th-minute opener before Robert Lewandowski erased Seattle's second lead in the 82nd.

Why it matters: The draw left Seattle at 7-5-9 with 26 points. Chicago moved to 11-6-4 with 37 points and extended its unbeaten run to five matches.

By the numbers: Joveljić converted both of his shots on target and played all 90 minutes. His second goal came in the 48th minute.

What to watch: Seattle hosts New York Red Bulls on Sept. 5 at 5:30 p.m. PT.

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