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Rusnák helps Sounders clinch playoff spot with 2-1 victory over LAFC; will host wild-card match

Albert Rusnák scored in the first minute, then notched an assist and the Seattle Sounders clinched a postseason spot on Decision Day with a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Leads Seattle with two decisives Rusnak scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Rusnak gave Seattle an ideal start by converting Cristian Roldan's pass from close range just 51 seconds into Saturday's 2-1 victory over LAFC, capitalizing on the visitors' defensive mistake. He added an assist in the 32nd minute by setting up Sebastian Gomez, whose deflected strike doubled the Sounders' advantage before Rusnak was replaced in the 66th minute. The midfielder finished the regular season with 13 assists, matching his record from 2017 with Real Salt Lake.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brian White, Ryan Gauld help Whitecaps steamroll Sounders 5-1

Brian White scored two goals, Ryan Gauld finished with a goal and two assists and the Vancouver Whitecaps cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Gets an assist Rusnak assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 5-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Rusnak had good volume with six crosses and six corners, ultimately logging an assist in the process. He will have to maintain similar production to come up with an assist or more against LAFC, a team that has only allowed 38 goals in MLS play this season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Active on set-piece duty Rusnak generated two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Rusnak would see a great deal of action from set pieces Wednesday, as the midfielder would record eight corners. He would continue some of this into open play as he was trying to create chances for Seattle, notching nine crosses and six chances created. However, it has been six appearances since he last earned a goal contribution.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC hosts the Seattle Sounders in conference play

The Seattle Sounders play San Diego FC in Western Conference action

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

CF Montreal looks to end road losing streak against the Seattle Sounders

CF Montreal visits the Seattle Sounders aiming to end a four-game road slide

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Registers most crosses Rusnak had three shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (four accurate) and 10 corners in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against FC Dallas.

Impact Rusnak recorded the most crosses in the game, created six chances and covered over nine kilometers. He has now recorded 15 goal contributions in 28 appearances this campaign, but has not registered one in the last three games.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Thomas helps Sounders extend unbeaten streak to 9 with 3-0 victory over Revolution

Seattle got goals from Hassani Dotson, Dejan Joveljić and Paul Arriola to back a clean sheet from Andrew Thomas and the Sounders extended their unbeaten run to nine with a 3-0 vict...

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Attempts eight crosses Rusnak had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory over New England Revolution.

Impact Even though Rusnak has not scored or assisted in either of his last two appearances, he valiantly attempted to contribute a lot on offense, particularly in the latter. He logged 20 crosses (six accurate), 16 corners and eight chances created in the two-game span.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Creates eight chances Thursday Rusnak had three shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and 11 corners in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Rusnak created a season-high eight chances in Saturday's win, an impressive mark for the midfielder. He also recorded 12 crosses and a season-high 11 corners on the attack. He was subbed off in the 93rd minute for Yeimar Gomez.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Records two assists Rusnak assisted twice to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-1 win against Minnesota United.

Impact Rusnak had a great day supplying the ball Saturday, with the attacker finding Jordan Morris in the 16th minute and Paul Arriola in the 83rd minute for two assists. This continues a great run of play for the attacker, as he now has five goal contributions in the past three games. He is up to four goals and 11 assists in 25 appearances (20 starts) this season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer earns 150th MLS win with 3-1 victory over Minnesota United

Seattle got goals from Jordan Morris, Hassani Dotson and Paul Arriola to help the Sounders beat Minnesota United 3-1, upping their unbeaten streak to seven and earning coach Brian...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders play Minnesota United after shutout win

A game after shutting out Real Salt Lake 2-0, the Seattle Sounders host Minnesota United

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Scores in Wednesday's win Rusnak scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rusnak found the back of the net in the 73rd minute Wednesday, a strike assisted by Paul Arriola that took the 2-0 lead. He was productive outside of that too, creating five chances for the second time this season and recording three accurate crosses. The midfielder now has four goals and nine assisted through 24 appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Musovski and Rusnák score against former team, and the Sounders beat RSL 2-0 for 1st win since May

Danny Musovski scored in the 48th minute, Albert Rusnák added a goal against his former team, and the Seattle Sounders beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 for their first victory since May 13

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Gets two assists Rusnak assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Rusnak was a service machine with eight crosses and six corners, getting two assists in the 3-3 draw. If he can be more accurate with his service, he should continue feasting against a Real Salt Lake team which has given up 42 goals across 25 MLS matches.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots and crosses Rusnak generated four shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Even though Rusnak's back-to-back appearances failed to prolong his assist streak, he did log multiple shots on goal in each game, the only time he has done so this season. Out wide, Rusnak has also attempted four crosses thrice across his last four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Rusnak registered two shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Rusnak recorded the most crosses in the game, created four chances and also made 34 passes. He displayed an amazing work rate, covering 10 kilometers. He had recorded an assist in each of his last three games, but failed to put up an assist despite creating four chances.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in three straight Rusnak had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing four times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Chicago.

Impact Rusnak set up Dejan Joveljic in the 48th minute while leading Seattle in crosses and chances created during the draw. The attacking midfielder has an assist in three straight matches while combining for six shots, nine chances created and 22 crosses over that stretch.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist off bench Rusnak assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Rusnak needed only six minutes to make an impact after replacing Antino Lopez, setting up Kossa-Rienzi for Seattle's equalizer in the 83rd minute with a perfect low cross. The assist was Rusnak's sixth of the season, and his introduction provided Seattle with some much-needed creativity during the closing stages. Rusnak has been criticized this season, but don't be surprised if he returns to the XI, as few players on the Seattle roster can deliver the kind of creativity Rusnak brings to the table on a steady basis.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders snap club-record losing streak on late goal by Kossa-Rienzi in 1-1 draw with Cincinnati

Kalani Kossa-Rienzi scored late in the second half and the Seattle Sounders snapped a club-record eight-match losing streak in league play by earning a 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Logs assists in defeat Rusnak assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), 14 crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus Austin FC.

Impact Rusnak found the scoresheet Wednesday, going the full 90 minutes for a sixth straight match. Over that run, he's delivered two assists, sent in 38 crosses, created 11 chances, and produced 15 shots from midfield.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bye scores late goal in Timbers' 2-1 victory over the Sounders

Brandon Bye scored the go-ahead goal in the 82nd minute and the Portland Timbers handed the Seattle Sounders their sixth straight loss with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Assists in blowout loss Rusnak assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Portland Timbers.

Impact Rusnak assisted Hassani Dotson's header in the 87th minute Thursday, a fairly meaningless goal as Seattle was still down by three following the strike. It marked his seventh goal contribution of the season and he was fairly easily his side's most productive attacker in the blowout loss. He'll hope to help get his team back on track Wednesday at Austin FC.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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