When the Sounders and Sporting Kansas City face off, the scores tend to be low-scoring and close. 14 of the 16 MLS matches between the two sides have been decided by one goal or fewer. 15 of these matchups have combined for three or fewer goals. Through the opening 45 minutes, today's contest has proven to be no different.
At the half, the Sounders lead 1-0 on a goal by forward Clint Dempsey. In the 36th minute, forward Jordan Morris sent in a cross from the right flank, where Dempsey made a leaping header at the back post.