Ruidiaz scores decisive goal, Sounders beat Charlotte FC 2-1

CONCACAF Champions League - Final - Leg 2: Pumas UNAM v Seattle Sounders FC SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 04: Seattle Sounders fans cheer during 2022 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Final Leg 2 between the Seattle Sounders and Pumas at Lumen Field on May 04, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE — Raul Ruidiaz scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for the Seattle Sounders over Charlotte FC on Sunday.

Ruidiaz scored the game-winning goal in the 80th minute to put the Sounders (5-6-1) ahead 2-1.

The Sounders also got one goal from Jordan Morris.

The Sounders outshot Charlotte 13-8, with four shots on goal to two for Charlotte.

Benjamin Bender scored the lone goal for Charlotte (5-8-1).

Stefan Frei saved one of the two shots he faced for the Sounders. Kristijan Kahlina saved two of the four shots he faced for Charlotte.