Teves scores on starting MLS debut for Sounders as Whitecaps beat LAFC

The Seattle Sounders moved to fourth spot in the Western Conference in the MLS, defeating Toronto FC 2-0 on Saturday.

With Raul Ruidiaz still unavailable due to a hamstring injury, Dylan Teves’s 39th-minute goal opened the scoring for the Sounders in his first MLS start, before Fredy Montero scored in the 60th minute.

Teves was left with a relatively simple finish to make it 1-0, tapping in from close range after some fine individual work from Leo Chu.

Brian Schmetzer’s side did not face much trouble following Teves’ opener, with Montero’s goal sealing a sixth MLS win from ten games since they claimed the CONCACAF Champions League in May.

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A great assist from @leochu07 + a fantastic finish from @teves_dylan! pic.twitter.com/w8nxGF7lud

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) July 3, 2022

Meanwhile in the West, Los Angeles FC opened the door for Austin FC and Real Salt Lake, losing 1-0 to the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Andres Cubas kept the Whitecaps within touching distance of the playoff spots, coolly finishing from just outside the penalty area in the 89th minute after a chaotic passage of play.

LAFC still hold respective five and seven-point gaps to Austin and Salt Lake atop the Western Conference, with the latter two still to play on Sunday and Monday.

CUBAS CUBAS CUBAS!!!

Andrés Cubas opens his account for the ‘Caps & gets the GAME WINNER #VWFC | #VANvLAFC https://t.co/XmAprYeEm3 pic.twitter.com/Nq9OlSkozX

— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) July 3, 2022