SEATTLE, WASH. – Sounders FC (1-1-0, 3 points) won 3-0 over Liga MX side Querétaro FC (0-2-0, 0 points) on Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field in its second match of Leagues Cup 2026. Sounders FC Academy product Sebastian Gomez recorded his first start, alongside a goal and an assist for the Rave Green after signing with the club this offseason. Danny Musvoski also added to the scoresheet with Seattle’s second strike, with Paul Rothrock assisting both opening goals. Albert Rusnák found the end of Gomez’s assist to bag Seattle’s third tally of the day. Brian Schmetzer’s side concludes Phase One play with a match against Chivas de Guadalajara on Wednesday, August 12 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field (7:30 p.m. PT / Apple TV, El Rey 1360 AM)
MATCH NOTES
- With the win, Seattle sits in 12th place in the MLS table of the Leagues Cup 2026 standings with thee points (1-1-0). The top four clubs from both MLS and Liga MX tables make it to the Knockout Rounds.
- Sebastian Gomez – making his first-ever start for Seattle, scored in the fourth minute – his first goal for the Rave Green as well. The goal is tied for the second-fastest strike by a player making his first start for Seattle. He also assisted Albert Rusnák’s strike in the second half.
- Danny Musovski scored his fourth goal of the season in all competitions in the 41st minute.
- Paul Rothrock assisted on Gomez’s and Musovski’s goals, giving him three assists on the season in all competitions.
- Albert Rusnák scored his sixth goal in all competitions in the 68th minute.
- Today’s victory snapped Seattle’s seven-match losing streak in all competitions, the longest such run in club history.
- Sounders FC attacker Pedro de la Vega made his first appearance of 2026 for Seattle as a substitute in the 77th minute of play. It was the first time the Argentinian had seen the field for the Rave Green since injuring his knee at the end of the 2025 campaign. De la Vega exited today’s match with a separate injury.
- Brian Schmetzer made four changes to the lineup from Wednesday’s match against Toluca FC with Antino Lopez, Alex Roldan, Sebastian Gomez and Danny Musovski replacing Stuart Hawkins, Snyder Brunell, Jesús Ferreira and Osaze De Rosario, respectfully.
- The Rave Green finish Leagues Cup Phase One play with a matchup against Liga MX side Chivas de Guadalajara on Wednesday, August 12 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field (7:30 p.m. PT / Apple TV, El Rey 1360 AM).
MATCH SUMMARY
Seattle Sounders FC 3 – Querétaro FC 0
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Venue: Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field
Referee: Luis Enrique Santander Aguirre
Assistants: José Ibrahim Martínez Chavarría, Juan Francisco Zumba
Fourth Official: Andrew Wesley Gabriel Samual
VAR: Diana Stephanía Pérez Borja
Weather: 71 and party sunny
Attendance: 28,306
SCORING SUMMARY
SEA – Sebastian Gomez (Paul Rothrock) 4’
SEA – Danny Musovski (Paul Rorthrock) 41’
SEA – Albert Rusnák (Sebastain Gomez) 68’
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
SEA – Max Anchor (caution) 44’
QUE – Santiago Homenchenko (caution) 60’
LINEUPS & STATS
Seattle Sounders FC – Stefan Frei – captain; Kalani Kossa Rienzi, Antino Lopez, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou; Alex Roldan (Jesús Ferreira 63’), Peter Kingston; Sebastian Gomez (Mark O’Neill* 77’), Albert Rusnák (Pedro de la Vega 77’), Paul Rothrock (Edson Carli* 83’); Danny Musovski (Osaze De Rosario 83’)
Substitutes not used: Andrew Thomas, Max Anchor, Ryan Sailor, Stuart Hawkins, Kim Kee-hee, Snyder Brunell
*Tacoma Defiance player available via Short-Term Agreement
Total shots: 9
Shots on goal: 5
Fouls: 7
Offside: 1
Corner-kicks: 2
Saves: 4
Querétaro FC – José Hernandez; Sergio Garcia, Diego Reyes – captain (Lucas Abascia HT), Carlos Villanueva, Darío Rodríguez (Enzo Gimenez 72’); Waldo Madrid, Erik Dueñas; Jean Unjanque (Paulo De Almeida 72’), Juan Martínez Jr. (Santiago Homenchenko HT), Jesús Arellano; Eduardo Peréz
Substitutes not used: Ali Ávila, Pualo De Almeida, Alejandro Alcala, Juan Robles, Guillermo Allison, Daniel Parra, Juan Cázares, Juan Barriga, Julian Alcocer
Total shots: 12
Shots on goal: 4
Fouls: 15
Offside: 0
Corner-kicks: 4
