The Seattle Sounders lost 1-0 to the San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday in a preseason scrimmage in Tucson, Ariz., on a goal from Cordell Cato in the 59th minute.
Clint Dempsey started for the second consecutive match and played the entire first half after going for just 30 minutes in the Sounders’ 1-1 friendly draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday. He exited after 45 minutes as head coach Brian Schmetzer continues to ease him back into full match fitness.
Roman Torres played for the first time this preseason, starting the match and exiting at halftime, while Joevin Jones and Harry Shipp, who each played against Portland, had the match off.