Seattle Sounders FC secured a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas in an MLS regular season match played on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The win improved Seattle’s record to 6-1-1 with 19 points, while FC Dallas fell to 3-3-4 with 13 points. The match featured several notable milestones, including the first career MLS goal for FC Dallas homegrown defender Nolan Norris and the 200th MLS regular season appearance for defender Lalas Abubakar.
The Sounders took control early, scoring two goals in the first half to build a lead they would not relinquish. FC Dallas responded with a goal just before halftime when Nolan Norris headed in a corner kick in the 40th minute, marking his first professional goal at any level with the club. Norris, who joined the FC Dallas Academy at age 12, became the fifth different goal scorer for Dallas in the 2026 season and the first homegrown player to score for the team in MLS regular season play since Jesús Ferreira’s goal against Real Salt Lake on September 18, 2024.
Seattle’s scoring came from Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan, though specific goal timings were not detailed in the verified match reports. Goalkeeper Michael Collodi earned recognition for making his first MLS penalty-kick save, the first such stop for FC Dallas since Maarten Peas saved a penalty on August 31, 2024. The defensive effort was highlighted by Lalas Abubakar’s landmark 200th MLS appearance, a milestone reached after appearing in 29 matches for Dallas during the 2025 season.
Three FC Dallas players made their first starts of the 2026 season: defender Lalas Abubakar, midfielders Samuel Sarver and Ran Binyamin, and forward Nicholas Simmonds. Simmonds, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, made his MLS debut on April 18, 2026, against Minnesota United FC, while Binyamin joined the club from Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. During the offseason. Abubakar started the match after missing the first three games of the season.
The match underscored Seattle’s strong home form at Lumen Field, where they have historically performed well against Western Conference opponents. For FC Dallas, the result continued a mixed start to the season, showing promise through youth development and new acquisitions but highlighting areas for improvement in defensive consistency. Both teams remain in contention for playoff positioning as the MLS season progresses through its midway point.
Looking ahead, FC Dallas will aim to build on the performances of their young players and recent acquisitions in their next fixture, while Seattle Sounders FC will seek to maintain their early-season momentum. Official match statistics, player ratings, and extended highlights are available through the MLS website and authorized broadcast partners.