after winning their first three games, seattle sounders fc suffered their first competitive loss at home against the kansas city wizards. kasey keller was sent off in the 29th minute for a handball outside the 18-yard box, as the sounders fell 1–0 to the wizards. the following week they lost at chivas usa. chris eylander was scored on twice while covering the goal during keller's suspension. the sounders again failed to score.