Celebrating their win, the Sounders mimicked the Mariners' victory dance, highlighting a crossover celebration inspired by the baseball team's recent success.

Looking ahead, the Sounders will conclude the regular season with an away game against New York City FC and are assured of at least one home playoff match.

In a tense and rain-soaked match at Lumen Field, the Seattle Sounders secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake, with Pedro de la Vega scoring the decisive goal in the fourth minute.

The Sounders' lineup was notably impacted by absences due to international duty, injuries, and suspensions, prompting the team to sign three players from Tacoma Defiance under the hardship rule.

Despite early dominance, the Sounders faced near-misses and a disallowed equalizer for Salt Lake, which was overturned after VAR review for offside in the 89th minute.

Salt Lake's late attempts to score in extra time were thwarted by Stefan Frei's key saves, helping preserve the Sounders' clean sheet.

This victory was crucial for the Sounders, as Salt Lake needed a win to secure a postseason spot but failed to score in the first half and lacked shots on target overall.

The game drew a crowd of 31,587 fans, creating a tense atmosphere, especially when Salt Lake's goal was disallowed in the final minutes.

Key lineup changes were made due to injuries and national team commitments, with players like Alex Roldan, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Jon Bell, and João Paulo stepping in.