Sounders vs. Rapids, recap: Back in the win column

Max Aquino / Sounder at HeartSEATTLE — The Seattle Sounders halted their losing skid with a dramatic 2-1 win at home against the Colorado Rapids. Apart from about six seconds in the first few minutes, the Sounders were, by just about every margin, the better team. Colorado’s opening goal was as frustrating as it was early. Jonathan Lewis made a completely unmarked run between Yeimar and Alex Roldan, both of whom had tucked inside, then took a touch around Stefan Frei and finished into the empty net in the 3rd minute.

From that point, Seattle piled on the pressure by the pallet until Jordan Morris finally found the breakthrough. In the 43rd minute Will Bruin was fouled near midfield and Nico…