While Chicago controlled most of the possession in the second half, one great run by Steve Zakuani combined with a good decision by Blaise Nkufo brought the needed goal. On the other end, Kasey Keller remained an unmovable wall in front of goal, ensuring that the Sounders only needed one ball in the net.
The Sounders picked up three points tonight, bringing their total to 39 and staying just behind San Jose in the playoff race. If Real Salt Lake beat Colorado tonight, the Sounders will be in seventh, but with Kansas City losing to Dallas, Seattle’s playoff hopes are growing even stronger.