Sounders Too Much For Struggling Rapids

July 28, 2012 9:26 PM

Eddie Johnson of the Seattle Sounders FC celebrates his goal with his teammates in the 2nd minute against the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on July 28, 2012 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Osvaldo Alonso scored in the 66th minute as the Seattle Sounders beat Colorado 2-1 Saturday night, handing the Rapids their sixth straight loss.

Eddie Johnson scored in the opening minute and had an assist on Alonso’s goal to help Seattle (9-5-7) extend its unbeaten streak to 2-0-3.

Drew Moor scored his third goal of the season in the 3rd minute for Colorado (7-14-1). The Rapids have been outscored 11-3 during their skid.

On the tiebreaking goal, Alonso broke free of midfielder Wells Thompson, took Johnson’s cross and buried a shot past Colorado goalkeeper Matt Pickens.