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On-field issues snowball as Sounders see two red cards in 2-0 loss to Whitecaps
The Seattle Sounders FC continue an abysmal start to the 2024 season, as any sort of momentum from their big victory against Montreal two weeks ago seems like a distant memory, with frustrations bubbling over in a home loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
There will be sunshine after the rain: Sounders tally first victory of 2024 with 5-0 result over CF Montreal
In their sixth match of the season, the Seattle Sounders FC finally tallied their first victory of the year as they used a 5-0 smashing of CF Montreal to get those two points. A brace from forward Raul Ruidiaz and individual goals from Jordan Morris, Alex Roldan, and Dylan Teves pushed the club to a big lead and Stefan Frei was steady in goal to help Seattle secure the clean sheet.
Starting a new era stressfully: Seattle Reign FC hold on for season opening victory over Washington Spirit
The Seattle Reign FC drew a penalty just 12 seconds as Jordyn Huitema was fouled and Bethany Balcer buried it for the matches lone goal, as Seattle played strong defensively throughout to blank the Washington Spirit and begin the year with three points.
Further frustration for Seattle: 10-man Sounders give up late equalizer to Rapids, remain winless
The Seattle Sounders FC were looking to get their winning and Sunday scoring mojo moving early into this years MLS campaign, and it appeared that was going to take place with Raul Ruidiaz's 11th minute penalty. Despite that, the second half saw things take a turn for the worse and Seattle ended up splitting points again.
Rusnák continues to roll, Sounders shutout Dallas to advance to Western Conference Semifinal
The Seattle Sounders are moving on to the Western Conference Semifinal following their victory over FC Dallas in the deciding third match of their first round matchup. Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnak continues his hot run of form, and the Seattle defensive unit collects another shutout.
Sounders strike first, taking leg one of MLS Cup Playoffs round one matchup against FC Dallas
To kickoff their 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign, the Seattle Sounders defeated FC Dallas in leg one of their round one matchup in strong fashion. With a penalty goal from Albert Rusnak, a header goal from Jordan Morris, and another clean sheet for this side, the Sounders are looking strong at the right time.
Waters run dry: Sounders and Whitecaps split points in scoreless draw
The Seattle Sounders FC played to a scoreless draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps, failing to score one of the 17 shots that they recorded against their Cascadia rival while holding them to just four shots, none on target, and wasting an opportunity to help themselves acquire better seeding in the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs.
Homegrown heroics: Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan score as Sounders punch postseason ticket
The Seattle Sounders FC have punched their playoff ticket with a thrilling victory over the LA Galaxy, as Cristian Roldan's goal at the death gives Seattle the necessary points to now worry only about their seeding rather than if they'll make it.
A Balcer header, red card, and VAR result in chaotic 1-1 draw between OL Reign and North Carolina Courage
The OL Reign struck first on a headed goal from Bethany Balcer, off the service from Megan Rapinoe, but a chaotic end of the first half saw the Reign concede and a red card assessed to Alana Cook, and the Reign had to hunker down in the second half to split the points with the visiting North Carolina Courage.
Reign failure to convert chances continues in UKG Challenge Cup semifinal loss to Racing Louisville
In the UKG Challenge Cup semifinal, one mistake in the first half proved fatal for the OL Reign, as they fell by a score of 1-0 to Racing Louisville FC. The Reign failed once again in a semifinal situation, and now shift focus towards chasing an NWSL playoff spot.
Huitema heroics help Reign secure three points in tight battle against Pride
The OL Reign, up a player due to a very early red card against the Orlando Pride, got a singular goal in the match from forward Jordyn Huitema, securing three crucial points regardless.
Seahawks dismantled by Rams at home in season opener, "We have a lot of work to do.”
The Seattle Seahawks kicked off a highly anticipated 2023-24 campaign with a thumping of a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in a frustrating showing. Seattle's pass rush didn't look improved at all, and the defense struggled to make adjustments.
The hot start that wasn’t: Sounders split points with Timbers, Seattle won’t win Cascadia this season
With time running out on the MLS Regular season, the Seattle Sounders sense of urgency must remain high, and it looked as though they were minding that in the first half with a two-goal lead. Defensive lapses in the second half saw that lead wiped away, and points split with archrival Portland.
Sounders begin final stretch of season with disappointing loss to Atlanta
The Seattle Sounders continue to flop in their 2023 campaign, restarting MLS regular season play with a dud 2-0 loss to Atlanta United as they enter the final stretch of the season.
Reign, with West division already clinched, battle to scoreless draw against Thorns
Things were a bit different in today’s rivalry match between the OL Reign and Portland Thorns, as neither team had much on the line to play for as the Reign had already locked up the West Division and the Thorns had virtually no chance of advancing in the tournament.
Leagues Cup letdown: Sounders got off to hot start, but fire quickly stomped out as Monterrey wins, 4-2
The Seattle Sounders were bounced from the 2023 Leagues Cup with their loss to Monterrey, despite the Sounders scoring twice within the first six minutes of the match. Seattle’s frustrations during the current year continue, as they remain in search of answers for their own issues.
Balcer’s penalty pushes Reign to win over Wave, clinching Challenge Cup’s West Division
The OL Reign clinched the West division of the 2023 UKG Challenge Cup behind another clean sheet and Bethany Balcer’s penalty goal in the 71st minute. Without their 8 international players currently at the World Cup, the Reign grinded out a tight victory to earn themselves an automatic bid to the semifinals of this years Challenge Cup.
Re-upping on Uchenna: Seahawks sign Nwosu to three-year extension
A few days prior to the start of Seahawks training camp, Seattle’s front office gave outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu a three-year contract extension to keep him in Seattle through the 2027 season. It continues a trend of the Seahawks giving extensions to players in their late 20’s ahead of training camp.
Seattle Seahawks reveal 90s-era throwback jerseys
The Seattle Seahawks have unveiled their highly-anticipated 90s themed throwback jerseys, that will first be worn in their Week 8, October 29th matchup against the Cleveland Browns this upcoming season. The reveal comes to fans with the official line of jerseys and merchandise, all while the team pays homage to their history and first worn jersey in franchise history.
Sounders split points with Dallas despite statistical domination, falling to fourth in West
The Seattle Sounders returned to Lumen Field fresh off a satisfying victory against their rivals Vancouver Whitecaps, only to drop a dud of a draw at home to an FC Dallas side that’s gone winless in their past eight of nine matches. Seattle’s inability to finish remains a problem and with the playoffs soon nearing, it’s unsure if they’ll be able to fix it in time to get a top seed in the Western Conference.