Kaick scores, Daniel makes seven saves as FC Dallas edges Seattle 1-0

The goal

FC Dallas broke a scoreless match in the 63rd minute Wednesday night against the Seattle Sounders. After a corner, Osaze Urhoghide headed the ball to Kaick in the center of the box, and Kaick hit a right-footed volley into the top left corner. Dallas won 1-0 at Toyota Stadium.

The defense

Seattle had the ball 57 percent of the time and took 16 shots, seven on target. Dallas goalkeeper Daniel saved all seven. Seattle also won 11 corners to Dallas' seven. Andrew Thomas made two saves for Seattle.

Context

According to the Associated Press, the loss ended Seattle's four-match winning streak and nine-match unbeaten run. Kaick has four goals this season, and the assist was Urhoghide's third. Seattle beat Dallas 2-1 at home in April.

Dallas, which lost 3-2 at Charlotte in its previous match, has 50 points (14 wins, 8 draws, 7 losses), third in the Western Conference standings on ESPN. Seattle has 41 points. Dallas plays at Houston on Saturday.

Sources

ESPN