Minoungou scores the first MLS goal and Rusnák adds the goal, setting up the Sounders' 3-0 win over the Whitecaps

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Georgi Minoungou scored his first MLS goal, Albert Rusnák added a goal and an assist and the Seattle Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Wednesday night.

The 22-year-old Minoungou scored the first goal in the 14th minute. Rusnák took a corner that was headed in by Jordan Morris at the near post and fired into the net by Minoungou at the back post to give Seattle (15-9-8) a 1-0 lead.

The Sounders have picked up five wins and just one loss in seven games since returning from the Leagues Cup break, outscoring their opponents 15-5 in that span.

Rusnák converted from the penalty spot in the 65th minute and then, on the counterattack, set up Paul Rothrock for a finish from the left side of the penalty area that gave Seattle a 3-0 lead in the 67th minute.

Vancouver (13-10-8) is winless in each of its last four games.

Stefan Frei had three saves for the Sounders.

Vancouver's Fafà Picault, who was shown a yellow card in the 46th minute, was shown a red card in the 88th minute.

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