The Seattle Sounders were hoping to continue a fortunate pattern of stealing a point in Houston, and after a horrendous first half they nearly pulled off just that in the second 45. The Sounders looked a step slow and far too casual with the ball as the game began, and were left in the dust as the Dynamo forced turnovers in midfield and sprung their speedy wingers for attack after attack on Stefan Frei’s goal.
Two goals down, Seattle took much better care of the ball later in the match, and Joevin Jones figured out he could have free reign on the left, leading to some great chances and a Clint Dempsey goal.