Goals from Rey and Sandoval Lift Chivas to Victory Over Seattle Sounders
Seattle, WA.-Guadalajara delivered on its promise from the pre-match press conference: the Rojiblancos played with honor, came from behind, and defeated Seattle Sounders 2-1 at Lumen Field in their final game of the 2026 Leagues Cup, finishing the tournament with four points.
For Gabriel Milito and his players, this match represented an opportunity to close out the tournament with the responsibility that comes with wearing the Rojiblanco jersey while also giving the team momentum ahead of its return to the Apertura 2026 this Sunday. With the support of the Rojiblanca Nation, which packed the stands in Seattle, Guadalajara delivered a performance worthy of the standards it has established.
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Falling behind before the 15-minute mark only fueled the Rebaño's competitive fire. The Guadalajara side took control through possession, displaying the fluid combinations and movement that have become a trademark of the team. Although the goal proved elusive in the opening half, the best was yet to come.
The second half became a constant bombardment of the Sounders' goal. Led by captain Luis Romo, an energetic and unstoppable Hugo Camberos, and an unrelenting collective effort, it was only a matter of time before the scoreboard swung in the visitors' favor. Luis Rey made his presence felt inside the box, alongside 'Santi' Sandoval, who once again showed why he and Camberos were among Mexico's most important players at the Concacaf U-20 Championship.
Following this performance, Chivas will face Santos on Sunday, August 16, at Estadio TSM, looking to reaffirm the best version of the team that captivated Chivahermanos and Mexican soccer fans throughout the past year.
The GoalsIn the 12th minute, the home side opened the scoring after a loose ball inside the box fell to Gallatin Sandness, who finished the chance.WHAT A GOAL FROM REY! In the 60th minute, after sustained pressure from the Rebaño, Luis Rey controlled the ball and fired a shot on his second attempt to beat the American goalkeeper.SANDO EFFECT! Just one minute after entering the match, Santiago Sandoval broke behind the defense and finished Luis Romo's service into the heart of the box in the 71st minute.
Chances
- A ROCKET FROM BRIAN! In the 7th minute, following a set-piece routine, the ball fell to Gutiérrez at the edge of the box. Without hesitation, he unleashed a right-footed shot toward the near post that Frei could only tip away.- In the 14th minute, Miguel Gómez pounced on a loose ball at the edge of the box and struck it with the inside of his left foot, but the shot did not bend enough.- WHALLEY! In the 15th minute, Guadalajara's goalkeeper stood firm in a one-on-one situation against the opposing attacker, making the save inside the box.- 'Migue' was at it again in the 19th minute, this time arriving at the far post after a deflection inside the box allowed him to shoot on the move, although he could not make clean contact.- In the 28th minute, following a good move down the right, the ball reached Camberos on the opposite flank with space to shoot, but the goalkeeper made the save.- HUGO AGAIN! In the 31st minute, Camberos unleashed a long-range effort that forced Frei into a diving save, sending the ball just wide for a corner.- In the 42nd minute, Romo met Brian's service first-time at the edge of the box, looking to catch the goalkeeper by surprise, but the shot was comfortably collected.- 'PIOJO' WANTED THE EQUALIZER! In first-half stoppage time, Gutiérrez carried the ball forward before finding Alvarado, who had made a run into the box from the right. He hit the ball first-time toward the near post, forcing Frei into another save.- In the 58th minute, Alvarado opened up his body at the edge of the box and aimed for the far post, but Frei moved across to stop the effort.- In the 63rd minute, Marín appeared to give the Rebaño the lead with a precise header inside the box, but the goal was ruled out for an earlier offside.
Seattle Sounders 1-2 Guadalajara
(Gallatin Sandness 12')(Luis Rey 60', Santiago Sandoval 71')
Referee: Marco Antonio Ortiz NavaVenue: Lumen Field
Lineups
Seattle: 24 Stefan Frei (C); 4 Ryan Sailor (20 Keehee Kim 73'), 35 Antino Lopez, 39 Stuart Hawkins, 40 Mark O'Neil, 53 Gallatin Sandness; 30 Edson Carli, 84 Charles Gaffney, 90 Sebastian Gomez (45 Peter Kingston 62'); 9 Jesús Ferreira (14 Paul Rothrock 62') and 95 Osaze De Rosario.Head Coach: Brian Schmetzer
Guadalajara: 13 Oscar Whalley; 3 Diego Campillo, 7 Luis Romo (C), 16 Luis Rey (YC 44'); 24 Miguel Gómez (37 Richard Ledezma 81'), 28 Rubén González, 11 Brian Gutiérrez, 5 Bryan González (14 Hugo Camberos 24'); 25 Roberto Alvarado (19 Kevin Castañeda 70'), 33 Jordan Carrillo (30 Santiago Sandoval 70') and 17 Ricardo Marín (34 Armando González 70').Head Coach: Gabriel Milito
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