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Sounders silenced as title defense falls short in MLS Cup rematch against Toronto FC

Related Topics: Toronto FC, Jozy Altidore, MLS Cup

Jozy Altidore's 67th-minute goal snapped the Sounders' MLS-record 713-minute postseason scoreless streak, then Toronto added another in stoppage time to avenge last year's MLS Cup.

TORONTO – This time around, Stefan Frei could not produce a second miracle off Jozy Altidore.

A year ago in this building, Frei’s iconic save off an Altidore header late in overtime helped lead the Sounders to an improbable first MLS Cup championship. But this time around, the Toronto FC striker got the better of Frei on a 67th-minute breakaway Saturday for the game’s opening, and eventually decisive, goal in a 2-0 defeat that ended the Sounders’ run as champions.