SEATTLE (Interstat) — The Seattle Sounders opened their MLS season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Lumen Field. Jordan Morris opened the scoring in the 35th minute, assisted by Alexander Roldan. Roldan also set up Heber for the second goal in the 58th minute. A late own goal sealed the comprehensive win. The result defied a pregame projection of a 1-1 draw. Real Salt Lake’s Braian Ojeda and Seattle’s Nouhou Tolo received yellow cards in the second half. The Sounders began their league campaign with a win, while RSL started with a loss.