RENTON \u2014 The Osaze De Rosario train is showing no signs of slowing down. The Seattle Sounders forward turned in another outstanding performance on Sunday, drawing a penalty and scoring a brace in a 3-1 win over USL Championship side Louisville City in the final preseason game.<\/p>\n
De Rosario finishes off the preseason with a team-best five goals, four of which came in his past two games.<\/p>\n
\u201cI told you guys he was hungry,\u201d Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer said after the game. \u201cHe\u2019s been good. He\u2019s got to clean up a few things. There\u2019s still some growth there. But he\u2019s making the most of his opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Facing the team that set the USL Championship record for most points in a season (73) last year, the Sounders mostly dominated.<\/p>\n
De Rosario\u2019s first contribution to the scoring came in the first half when he collected a pass inside the box, cut it back and was taken down by the goalkeeper. Albert Rusn\u00e1k converted the ensuing penalty, slamming his shot off the underside of the crossbar.<\/p>\n
Despite their domination, the Sounders went into halftime tied 1-1 after Louisville City scored via an own-goal off a corner kick on the final play before the whistle.<\/p>\n
Although it took a while to move back ahead, the Sounders eventually did when De Rosario was played into space. He took a couple touches to settle himself, then blasted a shot past the goalkeeper to give the Sounders a 2-1 lead.<\/p>\n
The final goal came on the match\u2019s final play. After Rusn\u00e1k got off a shot from inside the box that was saved off the post, and De Rosario was there to clean up the rebound.<\/p>\n
In the second game, the Sounders won 5-0 with goals from Sebastian Gomez, Paul Rothroc, Georgi Minoungo, Nikola Petcovi\u0107 and Peter Kingston.<\/p>\n
Key performers<\/p>\n
De Rosario \u2014 Having now been the standout player in two consecutive preseason games and with Danny Musovski still nursing a back injury, it looks like a virtually foregone conclusion that De Rosario will start the season opener next week. The only question is how long he can keep the spot? If he continues to play like this, don\u2019t be surprised if it\u2019s all year.<\/p>\n
Hassani Dotson \u2014 Playing as more of a 6 with Cristian Roldan out with some sort of Achilles\u2019 discomfort, Dotson again looked very comfortable. Louisville City was not able to generate any kind of danger through the middle of the park and he came very close to scoring a goal, only for the goalkeeper to deny him.<\/p>\n
Snyder Brunell \u2014 Although he was at fault on the own-goal, it was an otherwise very composed performance. Brunell connected with the attack well, defended his space effectively and generally looked like a player who is ready for an increased role. He also came close to scoring a couple of goals as he continues to show good instincts in the offensive end.<\/p>\n
HighlightsStats<\/p>\n
MATCH SUMMARY VS. LOUISVILLE (FIRST MATCH)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seattle Sounders FC 3 \u2013 Louisville City FC 1<\/p>\n
Sunday, February 15, 2026<\/p>\n
Venue:\u00a0Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse<\/p>\n
Weather:\u00a055 degrees and sunny<\/p>\n
SCORING SUMMARY<\/p>\n
SEA \u2013\u00a0Albert Runs\u00e1k (penalty) 30\u2019<\/p>\n
LOU \u2013\u00a0Own Goal (Snyder Brunell) 45+1\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n
SEA \u2013\u00a0Osaze De Rosario 83\u2019<\/p>\n
SEA \u2013\u00a0Osaze De Rosario 90\u2019<\/p>\n
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY<\/p>\n
None\u00a0<\/p>\n
LINEUPS<\/p>\n
Sounders FC Lineup \u2013\u00a0Andrew Thomas; Alex Roldan, Yeimar G\u00f3mez Andrade, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou; Hassani Dotson, Snyder Brunell; Jes\u00fas Ferreira, Albert Rusn\u00e1k, Jordan Morris; Osaze De Rosario\u00a0<\/p>\n
Substitutes not used:\u00a0Max Anchor, Cody Baker, Joe Dale, Yu Tsukanome, Danny Musovski\u00a0<\/p>\n
MATCH SUMMARY VS. LOUISVILLE CITY FC (SECOND MATCH)<\/p>\n
Seattle Sounders FC 5 \u2013 Louisville City FC 0<\/p>\n
Sunday, February 15, 2026<\/p>\n
Venue:\u00a0Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse<\/p>\n
Weather:\u00a055 degrees and sunny<\/p>\n
SCORING SUMMARY<\/p>\n
SEA \u2013\u00a0Sebastian Gomez<\/p>\n
SEA \u2013\u00a0Paul Rothrock 32\u2019<\/p>\n
SEA \u2013\u00a0Georgi Minoungou 62\u2019<\/p>\n
SEA \u2013\u00a0Nikola Petkovi\u0107 80\u2019<\/p>\n
SEA \u2013\u00a0Peter Kingston 81\u2019<\/p>\n
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY\u00a0<\/p>\n
SEA \u2013\u00a0Nikola Petkovi\u0107 (caution)<\/p>\n
LINEUPS<\/p>\n
Sounders FC Lineup \u2013\u00a0Stefan Frei; Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Antino Lopez (Danny Musovski HT), Gallatin Sandes, Cody Baker; Peter Kingston, Nikola Petkovi\u0107; Paul Arriola (Joe Dale HT), Sebastian Gomez (Yu Tsukanome HT), Georgi Minoungou; Paul Rothrock\u00a0<\/p>\n
Substitutes not used:\u00a0Max Anchor<\/p>\n
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