Steve Zakuani

MLS: Seattle 2, Chivas USA 1

Seattle -- First-half goals by Steve Zakuani and Osvaldo Alonso Friday boosted the Seattle Sounders to their fifth straight victory, a 2-1 decision over Chivas USA.

Seattle had already clinched its second straight playoff berth before recording its first-ever home win over Chivas.

The Sounders improved to 14-9-6 with a game remaining.

Chivas, having been eliminated from post-season contention, dropped to 8-16-4. The Chivas goal came from Jesus Padilla in second-half stoppage time.

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MLS: Seattle 1, Houston 1

Houston, Aug. 23: A late goal by Nate Jaqua Sunday helped the Seattle Sounders gain a 1-1 tie with Houston in Major League Soccer play.

Jaqua's seventh goal of the season came off a head pass by Steve Zakuani in the 70th minute.

The Dynamo had gone ahead 1-0 on a goal by Geoff Cameron in the 36th minute.

Houston (11-6-7) is in first place in the West, five points ahead of the Los Angeles Galaxy. The Sounders (8-6-9) are tied with Chivas USA for third place in the Western Conference.

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