Seattle Sounders FC secured a 2–1 victory over FC Dallas in an MLS encounter where clinical finishing proved decisive despite the visitors' dominance in volume. The Sounders, operating in a 4-2-3-1 shape, converted their limited opportunities with ruthless efficiency, generating 1.84 xG from nine shots and finding the target six times through goals from Jesus Ferreira and Jordan Morris. Dallas pressed aggressively in their 3-4-3 formation, registering 12 shots with six on target and accumulating 0.59 xG, but their wastefulness in the final third cost them dearly. The visitors' goalkeeper made an impressive 83.33 per cent save rate and prevented 0.87 goals above expected, yet Dallas's underlying performance—outshooting Seattle despite inferior expected goals—suggested they merited more from the contest. Referee Tori Penso managed the match without significant controversy. Seattle's efficiency in transition underscored their quality in MLS competition.