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Lasting struggles against LAFC: Sounders shutout at home as Leagues Cup run ends in Quarterfinals
The Seattle Sounders FC saw their 2024 Leagues Cup run ended in the quarterfinals round, as once again this year the Rave Green were bested convincingly by LAFC.
Surging past St. Louis: Sounders continue upward climb with 2-0 victory at home
Our Seattle Sounders FC continues to climb in the standings of MLS Western Conference, winning their sixth straight match and picking a point in eight consecutive matches with a shutout victory at home over St. Louis City SC.
Sounders split points at home with Whitecaps as Vancouver nets late equalizer on penalty
Despite scoring first and playing like the better club for 90 minutes, the Seattle Sounders FC gave up a late penalty to the Vancouver Whitecaps to end this match in a draw, once again dropping points at home.
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.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Seattle Sounders Round one, Leg one win against FC Dallas October 30th, 2023
The Seattle Sounders looked strong in their leg one round one victory over FC Dallas to begin the MLS Cup Playoffs, as their defense remained strong and Seattle was able to convert some of their chances to assert themselves over Dallas.
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.
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.
Sounders secure first victory since late May, Rusnak late winner the difference against Dynamo
The Seattle Sounders were able to find themselves back in the win column for the first time since late May, snapping a goal drought at home of 405 minutes as Albert Rusnak's strike in the 67th minute from brilliant passing was the decider against the Houston Dynamo. A win that keeps them hanging at third place in the West, Seattle must use this result as a launching point for their attack the rest of the way.
Sounders and Timbers play to tight draw in doubleheader
In the second ever edition of the Seattle vs Portland doubleheader, the Seattle Sounders splits points with their arch rivals, the Portland Timbers. Seattle continues to fail to finish the chances that they generated, while having to fight off a late push from the Timbers as the match got into the dying moments.
Sounders and LAFC battle to intense draw in early season showdown
In an intense week four matchup, the Seattle Sounders hosted the reigning MLS Champion LAFC that ultimately ended in a goal-less draw. Seattle and their visitors traded near miss chances throughout the course of the 90 minutes and extra time, with the standings points being split at the end of the day.
Sounders move into 6th in the West with 1-0 over FC Dallas
The Seattle Sounders secured three critical points in a 1-0 victory over FC Dallas. Nico Lodeiro remains perfect from the spot, converting Seattle's only goal