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Instant analysis: Impressions from the Sounders’ MLS Cup win vs. Toronto FC

The Sounders are MLS Cup champions for the second time in franchise history, defeating Toronto FC, 3-1, in front of a raucous 69,274 fans at CenturyLink Field. Here’s how it happened.

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The Sounders said a MLS Cup win at home could establish the team as one of the league’s greatest. Seattle did its part, beginning with its first goal in championship-game history when defender Kelvin Leerdam scored in the 57th minute off a service from Raul Ruidiaz.

Ruidiaz, who led the team during the regular season in scoring, capped the game with a goal in the 90th minute.