Morris, Arriola injured as Sounders FC gets knocked out of CONCACAF Champions Cup
Cruz Azul beat Sounders FC 4-1 on Tuesday, knocking Seattle out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Luka Romero and Jorge Sánchez scored back-to-back goals to seal Cruz Azul's win in the second leg of the Round of 16 in Mexico City. The first leg ended 0-0 at Lumen Field.
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Several Sounders players were injured in the match. Jordan Morris suffered a hamstring injury in the 66th minute. He's expected to miss four-to-six weeks due to the strain.
Jordan Morris of Seattle Sounders gestures during the match between Cruz Azul and Seattle Sounders as part of the Concacaf Champions Cup 2025 at Estadio Olimpico Universitario on March 11, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)
Paul Arriola was also taken off the field with a torn ACL. The Sounders expect him to miss an extended period of time. Arriola was traded to Seattle in January from FC Dallas.
Paul Arriola of Seattle Sounders receives medical attention during the match between Cruz Azul and Seattle Sounders as part of the Concacaf Champions Cup 2025 at Estadio Olimpico Universitario on March 11, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)
The injuries come just days after Pedro de la Vega suffered a quad injury in Seattle's win over LAFC. He'll be out for four-to-six weeks.
What's next:
The Sounders return to MLS play on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. PT when they take on St. Louis City.
The Source: Information in this story comes from Sounders FC, FOX Sports and FOX 13 Sports Reporter Ethan McReynolds.
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