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October 29, 20183:08PM EDT

Raul Ruidiaz has taken to MLS quicker than any other striker in Seattle Sounders folklore. 

In his first 14 games with the Sounders, Ruidiaz has scored 10 goals. Those goals have helped lead another second-half surge for the team, including a brace on Decision Day presented by AT&T to resurrect a comeback win and a first-round playoff bye.

Those 10 goals are more than any other player through their first 14 games with the club, quicker than Fredy Montero, Clint Dempsey and Obafemi Martins.

Season Player Goals/first 14 games 2018 Raul Ruidiaz 10 2009 Fredy Montero 9 2013-14 Clint Dempsey 7 2013 Obafemi Martins 7

Ruidiaz, 28, signed for the Sounders in the summer from Liga MX side Morelia after featuring in the 2018 World Cup with Peru. He was the top scorer in Liga MX with Morelia twice in four seasons, scoring 39 goals in 68 matches with the Mexican club. Prior to his time in Mexico, Ruidiaz had stints in Brazil, Chile and his native Peru.

When he signed, the team had scored a league-low 11 goals and sat 11 points below the playoff line. Now, thanks to Ruidiaz’s Decision Day heroics, the team climbed to second place in the conference and earned a Knockout Round bye. Ruidiaz and the Sounders will next be in action on Nov. 4 for the Conference Semifinals.

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MLS names Seattle Sounders forward Raúl Ruidíaz to Week 35 Team of the Week

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Major League Soccer on Monday named Seattle Sounders forward Raúl Ruidíaz to the Week 35 Team of the Week for his efforts in a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes.

Ruidíaz recorded his third brace for the Sounders, finding the equalizer in the 79th minute before finishing the game-winner in the third minute of stoppage time. He finished the regular season with 10 goals in just 13…

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September 29, 20185:47PM EDT

Goal! Seattle Sounders 3, Colorado Rapids 0. Raul Ruidiaz (Seattle Sounders) scores a right footed shot inside the six-yard box.

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September 29, 20184:34PM EDT

Goal! Seattle Sounders 1, Colorado Rapids 0. Raul Ruidiaz (Seattle Sounders) scores a right footed shot outside the six-yard box.

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