SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS – In its first competitive match of 2022, Sounders FC played to a scoreless draw with F.C. Motagua in the first leg of the Round of 16 matchup in the 2022 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League. The match marks the end of a long road stint for Seattle, who, prior to the trip to Honduras, also traveled to Tucson, Arizona and Palm Springs, California for preseason training and action.
Despite both teams having quality chances at goal, neither side could bag a goal as the series shifts to Seattle for the second leg. Notably, it was a night of firsts for various members of Sounders FC as well, as new Designated Player Albert Rusnák got his first start for the Rave Green, as well as new signing Jackson Ragen getting his first appearance, subbing on in the 89th minute, since joining the First Team on Valentine’s Day.
Brian Schmetzer’s side now departs back to Seattle, where it hosts F.C. Motagua in the second leg of the Round of 16 matchup on Thursday, February 24 (7:30 p.m. PT / FS2, TUDN). The Rave Green then kick off their MLS season three days later, hosting Nashville SC on Sunday, February 27 (5:00 p.m. / FOX 13+, Prime Video).
MEDIA RESOURCES
MATCH SUMMARY
Seattle Sounders FC 0 – F.C. Motagua 0
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Venue: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano
Referee: Luis Enrique Santander Aguirre
Assistants: Enríque Isaac Bustos Díaz, Jorge Antonio Sánchez Espinoza
Fourth Official: David Gómez
VAR: Adonai Escobedo González
Attendance: Closed door
Weather: 74 degrees and clear
SCORING SUMMARY
None
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
MOT – Lucas Baldunciel (caution) 57’
SEA – Kelyn Rowe (caution) 76’
LINEUPS & STATS
Seattle Sounders FC – Stefan Frei; Alex Roldan, Yeimar, Xavier Arreaga, Kelyn Rowe (Fredy Montero 82’); Cristian Roldan, Obed Vargas, Albert Rusnák, Nico Lodeiro (Nouhou 64’), Jordan Morris (Jackson Ragan 89’); Raúl Ruidíaz
Substitutes not used: Stefan Cleveland, Reed Baker-Whiting, Joe Hafferty, Léo Chú
Total shots: 6
Shots on goal: 1
Fouls: 11
Offside: 2
Corner-kicks: 2
Saves: 4
F.C. Motagua – Marlon Lincona; Marcelo Pereira, Denil Maldona, Wesly Decas; Lucas Baldunciel (Jessé Moncada 66’), Jonathan Núñez, Marcelo Santos, Omar Eliver, Diego Auzqui (Carlos Mejía 78’); Roberto Moreira (Ángel Tejeda 58’), Franco Olego (Iván López 78’)
Substitutes not used: Christopher Meléndez, Jonathan Rougier, Diego Rodríguez
Total shots: 11
Shots on goal: 4
Fouls: 12
Offside: 1
Corner-kicks: 5
Saves: 1
