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Sounders FC eliminated from 2020 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League after falling to CD Olimpia via penalties

SEATTLE, WASH. - Sounders FC was eliminated from 2020 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League play on Thursday evening, falling via penalties after a 2-2 draw with CD Olimpia in the second leg of Round of 16 play. The two sides also drew 2-2 in last Thursday's first leg, resulting in the clubs going straight to penalties after an even 180 minutes of action. Cristian Roldan and João Paulo each recorded a goal and assist for Seattle, with the former now tallying two goals and an assist in his first two competitive matches in Rave Green. Brian Schmetzer's club now shifts gears to its 2020 MLS regular season opener on Sunday, March 1 against Chicago Fire FC at CenturyLink Field (7:00 p.