What happened: The go-ahead goal came three minutes after halftime in Saturday’s MLS match at Lumen Field. Seattle had opened the scoring before the visitors equalized ahead of the break.
Why it matters: Seattle began the day with 25 points, making a victory important to its playoff pursuit. The visitors entered third in the Eastern Conference with 36 points.
By the numbers: Seattle entered at 7-9-4, eight points below the Western Conference playoff line. The visitors arrived at 11-6-3.
What to watch: Seattle must protect its one-goal margin through the remaining 42 minutes plus stoppage time.