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Gomez (90'+9') and Rusnak (68') score once for either side as Real Salt Lake and Sounders split points

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Joao Paulo - Attempts eight crossesJoao Paulo generated eight crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Real Salt Lake.

ImpactJoao Paulo was central to Seattle's effort to provide service into the box Wednesday during their 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. In addition to his 14 crosses and corners combined, Joao Paulo contributed two tackles (two won), four interceptions and two clearances to the defensive effort. After missing the first five matches of the season due to injury, Joao Paulo has now made 10 appearances (eight starts) through Seattle's first 16 matches.

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Yeimar Gomez Andrade - Staunch defensive effortYeimar Gomez generated two shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.

ImpactYeimar Gomez set the tone for the Seattle backline Wednesday as they drew 1-1 with Real Salt Lake. Yeimar Gomez attempted two tackles (two won), made two interceptions, recorded a block and made five clearances. In three starts since returning to the starting XI, Yeimar Gomez has made seven tackles (six won), five interceptions, 17 clearances and two blocks. Offensively, Yeimar Gomez has already created four chances through 13 appearances (10 starts) in 2024 after creating just five chances over 37 appearances (36 starts) in 2023.

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Raul Ruidiaz - Attempts five shots in drawRuidiaz registered five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Real Salt Lake.

ImpactRuidiaz led Seattle with five shots attempted (one on target) Wednesday as they drew 1-1 with Real Salt Lake. Since returning from a foot injury that kept him out just one match, Ruidiaz has made three starting appearances. Over that span, he's attempted 10 shots (one on target), created just one chance and has not registered a goal contribution. Despite the recent run of form, Ruidiaz looks to be a good bet to reach double-digit goals for the first time since 2021 when he scored 17 goals over 27 appearances (24 starts). Through 15 appearances (13 starts) in 2024, he has scored seven goals.

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Albert Rusnak - Free kick stunnerRusnak scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Real Salt Lake.

ImpactRusnak scored from his first goal of 2024 from distance on a set piece Wednesday as Seattle drew 1-1 with Real Salt Lake. After a ponderous beginning to 2024, Rusnak has now scored once and supplied two assists over his most recent five appearances (five starts). With veteran Nico Lodeiro moving to Orlando City in the offseason, Rusnak has absorbed much of the playmaking responsibility for Seattle. In 2023, Rusnak attempted 62 crosses and 56 corners over 36 appearances (34 starts). Through 14 appearances (11 starts) in 2024, Rusnak has already attempted 43 crosses and 42 corners.

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Stefan Frei - Concedes late goalWho have scored Frei had two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.

ImpactFrei conceded a goal late into second half stoppage time Wednesday as the Seattle defense was unable to clear their lines leading to the 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. Frei has now allowed a single goal in each of his most recent three matches and has made 10 saves over that span. Frei's next test will come Saturday as the Sounders matchup against Western Conference basement-dwellers Sporting Kansas City who have scored just five goals in their most recent five league matches.

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Anderson Julio - Earns starting appearanceAnderson Julio recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

ImpactAnderson Julio was handed just his fourth start of 2024 on Wednesday. The inclusion in the starting XI comes after he scored in each of his most recent two substitute appearances. Anderson Julio has never started in more than half of his appearances since joining Salt Lake in 2021, and 2024 has been more of the same. Through Salt Lake's first 16 matches, Anderson Julio has made 15 appearances (four starts), scored three goals and supplied an assist.

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Andres Gomez - Scores late equalizerAndres Gomez scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

ImpactAndres Gomez followed his own shot and drove home the rebound deep into second half stoppage time Wednesday to level the match and draw 1-1 with Seattle. Gomez has gotten off to a crackling start in 2024. The goal was his eighth of the campaign, giving him the 10th most goals in MLS to date. Gomez has also provided five assists over his 15 appearances (14 starts) in 2024, equaling the five assists he supplied in 2023 over 33 appearances (17 starts).

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