Seattle tops Caledonia in Champions League opener

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Associated Press

Posted on August 3, 2012 at 5:01 AM

Updated Saturday, Aug 4 at 11:58 AM

SEATTLE (AP) — Andy Rose had a goal and two assists to help the Seattle Sounders beat Caribbean champion Caledonia AIA of Trinidad and Tobago 3-1 on Thursday night in their opening Group Four game in CONCACAF Champions League.

Sammy Ochoa opened the scoring for the Sounders in the 19th minute, and Fredy Montero made it 2-0 in the 30th and Rose connected in the 43rd. Kareem Joseph scored for Caledonia in the 50th minute.

The top teams in each of the eight three-team groups will advance to the quarterfinals.

Honduras' Marathon also is in Group Four.

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