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Xavier Arreaga’s goal sends Sounders past Galaxy 3-2

Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) celebrates his goal against the LA Galaxy during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Associated Press)
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SEATTLE — Xavier Arreaga scored the deciding goal on a header in the 72nd minute, sending the Seattle Sounders past the LA Galaxy 3-2 in MLS action on Saturday.

Alex Roldan assisted on Arreaga’s game-winner to help the Sounders (1-2-0) pick up their first three points of the season.

Javier Hernandez scored in the 6th minute to give the Galaxy (2-1-0) the lead. Jordan Morris pulled Seattle even with a goal 11 minutes later.

The Sounders took a 2-1 lead into intermission when Fredy Montero scored in stoppage time. Julian Araujo fouled in the box and Montero scored from the spot on a free kick.

Douglas Costa had a free kick deflect into the net off Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei three minutes into the second half to knot the score at 2.

Efrain Alvarez’s attempt to get LA even hit the crossbar with 10 minutes remaining.

The Galaxy outshot Seattle 14-8, but the Sounders had a 4-3 edge in shots on goal.

Frei had one save for Seattle. Jonathan Bond made one save for L.A.