Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas, Leg 1: Player Ratings

Hosting Dallas in the second round of the playoffs is nothing new for Seattle. Just last year we left the home leg of the Dallas series up 2-1 and in good position to advance with a solid second leg showing in Dallas, only to lose on penalty kicks. This season is different, though. With Fabian Castillo and Mauro Diaz both missing from the lineup, the Texas team started out in a very defensive 5-3-2 and failed to get the bunkered result they hoped for. A quick burst of skill from the Sounders attack led to a 10-minute flurry of goals and saw the home team up 3-0 before the 60^th minute.