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Sounders lose 1-0 to Houston Dynamo and remain near playoff cutoff
The Seattle Sounders lost 1-0 at home to the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday.
Houston defender Lucas Halter scored from a corner in the 26th minute, and Seattle could not find an equaliser.
The Sounders had more possession and shots, but Houston goalkeeper Jonathan Bond made key saves to protect the lead.
Seattle had hoped a win might secure a playoff place, but the loss leaves them eighth and two points above the cutoff.
They are also winless in their last four games.
Seattle next visits Western Conference leaders Vancouver on Sunday.
The Seattle Sounders lost 1-0 at home to the Houston Dynamo on October 28.
Houston’s Lucas Halter scored the only goal in the 26th minute from a corner kick.
The defeat left Seattle eighth in the Western Conference, two points above the playoff cutoff, according to Sounder at Heart.
Seattle had more shots and possession but could not score.
The Sounders were winless in their last four matches and were due to visit first-place Vancouver on Sunday.
- Who
- The Seattle Sounders and Houston Dynamo.
- What
- Houston beat Seattle 1-0.
- When
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
- Where
- Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
- Why
- Lucas Halter scored from a corner kick in the 26th minute; the sources do not state a broader reason for the result.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Seattle hosted Houston at Lumen Field in a Western Conference match.
Lucas Halter headed in from a corner to give Houston the lead.
Seattle was reported eighth in the West and two points above the playoff cutoff.
Seattle was scheduled to visit the first-place Vancouver Whitecaps.
- Final score
- Houston Dynamo 1, Seattle Sounders 0
- Goal
- Lucas Halter, 26th minute
- Venue
- Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- Seattle standing
- Eighth in the West, two points clear of the red line
- Houston standing before the match
- Fifth in the West with 48 points
- Seattle shots
- 19; Houston shots: 2