Sounders, Austin FC play to scoreless draw in Seattle's home opener
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 02: Nouhou Tolo #5 of Seattle Sounders in action during the second half against the Austin FC at Lumen Field on March 02, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE - Brad Stuver had five saves to help Austin play the Seattle Sounders to a 0-0 tie on Saturday night.
Stuver made a diving stop of a shot by Josh Atencio in the 77th minute for Austin (0-1-1).
Seattle’s Andrew Thomas made his second consecutive start — and the second of his career — at goalkeeper in place of Stefan Frei (hamstring) and had two saves for his first career shutout.
Seattle (0-1-1) had 55% possession and outshot Austin 23-3.
Pedro de la Vega made his first start for the Sounders after coming off the bench last week vs. LAFC. The 23-year-old designated player had two shots and five corner kicks before he was replaced by Raúl Ruidíaz in the 63rd minute.
Ruidíaz played a volley off a cross by Atencio that hit the crossbar in stoppage time.