FRISCO, Texas — A roller-coaster ride of a game ended in frustration for the Seattle Sounders.
Needing a victory or a Portland loss to clinch a spot in the MLS playoffs, the Sounders got neither, losing a heartbreaking 2-1 decision to FC Dallas while the Timbers defeated Colorado at home.
The Sounders (13-14-6, 45 points) allowed two late goals to let a lead slip away, ending their six-match unbeaten streak, but, more important, putting them in danger of falling out of the playoff picture. They head into next week’s season finale against Real Salt Lake just one point ahead of Portland and Sporting Kansas City in the race for the final playoff spot.