Sounders, Timbers play to 1-1 draw before heading for postseason
Sounders, Timbers play to 1-1 draw before heading for postseason
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) reacts after midfielder Paul Rothrock, bottom front, was unable to score on his cross against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris drives the ball against Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou Tolo, right, holds Portland Timbers forward Antony, left, behind him as he moves the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Raúl Ruidíaz reacts as an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers ends in a 1-1 draw, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers midfielder Evander reacts after being stripped of the ball against the Seattle Sounders during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas reacts to receiving a red card against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) and defender Jackson Ragen (25) go up for a corner kick against Portland Timbers midfielder Eryk Williamson, left, defender Finn Surman, second from left, and forward Antony, fourth from left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnák, left, looks back as Portland Timbers midfielder David Ayala flicks the ball away near the goal box during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez, center, reacts to a call as Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez, right, lies on the ground during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis (41) reaches out to block a shot by Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, right, as Timbers defender Finn Surman (20) looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic collides with Seattle Sounders forward Pedro De La Vega (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnák looks on as he walks to give a corner kick against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Pedro De La Vega reacts after a chance against Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis (41) went wide during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony (11) sores against Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei as defender Nouhou Tolo and midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) look on during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chará, left, and Seattle Sounders midfielder Paul Rothrock, right, fall after colliding during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony, left, beats Seattle Sounders defender Jackson Ragen, right, on his way to score a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers fans cheer in the stands before the first half of an MLS soccer match between the Seattle Sounders and the Timbers, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez (14) argues with an official as Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez, right, looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic (13) and forward Jonathan Rodríguez (14) head away the ball against Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez (28) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony celebrates scoring against the Seattle Sounders during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Pedro De La Vega, center, works to keep possession against Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic, left, and defender Claudio Bravo, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora (9) pushes to the goal with forward Antony, right, after winning the ball from Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, center, after during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez, right, looks to move the ball around Seattle Sounders midfielder Alex Roldan, center, and defender Yeimar Gómez, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou Tolo (5) heads away the ball against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony slides into the video boards during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers midfielder Evander reacts after a goal by Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez celebrates scoring against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez (28) heads in a goal as Portland Timbers midfielder Evander (10) looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez (28) celebrates his goal with midfielder Albert Rusnák, right, as midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) runs to join them during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) reacts after midfielder Paul Rothrock, bottom front, was unable to score on his cross against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) reacts after midfielder Paul Rothrock, bottom front, was unable to score on his cross against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris drives the ball against Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris drives the ball against Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou Tolo, right, holds Portland Timbers forward Antony, left, behind him as he moves the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou Tolo, right, holds Portland Timbers forward Antony, left, behind him as he moves the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Raúl Ruidíaz reacts as an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers ends in a 1-1 draw, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Raúl Ruidíaz reacts as an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers ends in a 1-1 draw, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers midfielder Evander reacts after being stripped of the ball against the Seattle Sounders during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers midfielder Evander reacts after being stripped of the ball against the Seattle Sounders during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas reacts to receiving a red card against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas reacts to receiving a red card against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) and defender Jackson Ragen (25) go up for a corner kick against Portland Timbers midfielder Eryk Williamson, left, defender Finn Surman, second from left, and forward Antony, fourth from left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) and defender Jackson Ragen (25) go up for a corner kick against Portland Timbers midfielder Eryk Williamson, left, defender Finn Surman, second from left, and forward Antony, fourth from left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnák, left, looks back as Portland Timbers midfielder David Ayala flicks the ball away near the goal box during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnák, left, looks back as Portland Timbers midfielder David Ayala flicks the ball away near the goal box during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez, center, reacts to a call as Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez, right, lies on the ground during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez, center, reacts to a call as Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez, right, lies on the ground during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis (41) reaches out to block a shot by Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, right, as Timbers defender Finn Surman (20) looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis (41) reaches out to block a shot by Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, right, as Timbers defender Finn Surman (20) looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic collides with Seattle Sounders forward Pedro De La Vega (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic collides with Seattle Sounders forward Pedro De La Vega (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnák looks on as he walks to give a corner kick against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnák looks on as he walks to give a corner kick against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Pedro De La Vega reacts after a chance against Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis (41) went wide during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Pedro De La Vega reacts after a chance against Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis (41) went wide during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony (11) sores against Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei as defender Nouhou Tolo and midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) look on during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony (11) sores against Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei as defender Nouhou Tolo and midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) look on during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chará, left, and Seattle Sounders midfielder Paul Rothrock, right, fall after colliding during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chará, left, and Seattle Sounders midfielder Paul Rothrock, right, fall after colliding during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony, left, beats Seattle Sounders defender Jackson Ragen, right, on his way to score a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony, left, beats Seattle Sounders defender Jackson Ragen, right, on his way to score a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers fans cheer in the stands before the first half of an MLS soccer match between the Seattle Sounders and the Timbers, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers fans cheer in the stands before the first half of an MLS soccer match between the Seattle Sounders and the Timbers, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez (14) argues with an official as Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez, right, looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez (14) argues with an official as Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez, right, looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic (13) and forward Jonathan Rodríguez (14) head away the ball against Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez (28) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic (13) and forward Jonathan Rodríguez (14) head away the ball against Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez (28) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony celebrates scoring against the Seattle Sounders during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony celebrates scoring against the Seattle Sounders during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. The Sounders and the Timbers played to a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Pedro De La Vega, center, works to keep possession against Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic, left, and defender Claudio Bravo, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders forward Pedro De La Vega, center, works to keep possession against Portland Timbers defender Dario Zuparic, left, and defender Claudio Bravo, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora (9) pushes to the goal with forward Antony, right, after winning the ball from Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, center, after during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora (9) pushes to the goal with forward Antony, right, after winning the ball from Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, center, after during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez, right, looks to move the ball around Seattle Sounders midfielder Alex Roldan, center, and defender Yeimar Gómez, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez, right, looks to move the ball around Seattle Sounders midfielder Alex Roldan, center, and defender Yeimar Gómez, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou Tolo (5) heads away the ball against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou Tolo (5) heads away the ball against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony slides into the video boards during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers forward Antony slides into the video boards during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers midfielder Evander reacts after a goal by Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Portland Timbers midfielder Evander reacts after a goal by Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez celebrates scoring against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez celebrates scoring against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez (28) heads in a goal as Portland Timbers midfielder Evander (10) looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez (28) heads in a goal as Portland Timbers midfielder Evander (10) looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez (28) celebrates his goal with midfielder Albert Rusnák, right, as midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) runs to join them during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Sounders defender Yeimar Gómez (28) celebrates his goal with midfielder Albert Rusnák, right, as midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) runs to join them during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
SEATTLE (AP) — Antony Alves Santos scored in the second half to help the Portland Timbers earn a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders in a Decision Day match on Saturday night to close out the regular season.
The draw drops Seattle (16-9-9) into the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference, meaning the Sounders will host the fifth-seeded Houston Dynamo in a first-round match next weekend. Portland (12-11-11) had already wrapped up a berth in the wild-card match and will travel to play the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday with regular-season champion Los Angeles FC awaiting the winner.
Seattle grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute on defender Yéimar Gomez Andrade’s first goal of the season. Albert Rusnák notched his career-high 16th assist this season on the score.
Portland pulled even in the 68th minute when Antony took a pass from Evander Da Silva Ferreira and scored. It was the sixth goal of the season for Antony and the career-best 19th assist of the campaign for Evander, who also has a career-high 15 netters in his second season in the league.
Obed Vargas was tagged with a second yellow card in the 69th minute after picking up his first four minutes earlier, forcing the Sounders to play a man down from there.
Stefan Frei turned away one shot in goal for the Sounders. He led the league with 14 clean sheets for the second straight season, matching his career high.
James Pantemis totaled five saves for the Timbers.