Joseph’s late goal lifts Revs by Sounders

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Shalrie Joseph scored twice in the second half, including the go-ahead goal in the 87th minute, as the New England Revolution rallied for a crucial 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night.

The Revolution (10-8-7), who ended a three-match winless streak, temporarily moved into third place in the Eastern Conference with 37 points and into a tie with Chivas USA for seventh overall.

The top two teams from each conference qualify for the playoffs, while the teams with the next four highest point totals gain berths as wild cards.

Seattle (9-7-11) remained on 38 points, tied for third in the West and fifth overall. The first-year team had a three-match road unbeaten streak end.