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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.
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.
Sounders last preseason tests still show areas to improve upon, splitting two scrimmages against Sacramento Republic FC
The Seattle Sounders FC hosted USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC, splitting two scrimmages between their first and second choice sides. The first choice side fell in a frustrating 1-0 result, well the second choice side won emphatically by a score of 4-0.
Entering a new era: Seattle Sounders FC begin time at Longacres with first training
Our Seattle Sounders FC opened up their new facility, Sounders FC Center at Longacres! The first team held their first training session at their new digs, a facility that houses the first team, Tacoma Defiance, Sounders academy, + business and operations staff.
Nominee list announced for 89th Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards
The Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards are back! The 89th annual ceremony is coming up soon, and this years nominees for the main three categories have been released! Learn about the nominees and how you can vote!
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.
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.
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.
Scoreless in Seattle: Sounders finishing struggles profound in loss to Earthquakes
The Seattle Sounders continued their recent struggles at home, in a tight one-goal loss to the San Jose Earthquakes in a mid-week matchup. Seattle failed to convert one of their 3 big chances on goal and 23 shots, despite having 2.96 expected goals on the night.
Sounders grind out three points with 1-0 victory over Red Bulls
Following back to back losses, the Seattle Sounders were able to bounce back with a gritty and grinding 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls, an MLS side that they hadn’t faced in nearly four years. Strong defense helped Seattle record their 8th clean sheet on the year, and an early goal by Jordan Morris gave them the score they needed.
Sounders slide again at home in tight loss to Austin
The Seattle Sounders dropped their second match at home in as many attempts, as a struggling Austin FC came into Lumen Field and stunned Seattle with a 2-1 victory. The Sounders inability to finish once again left them frustrated and at a literal loss. While the club remains atop the Western Conference of MLS, how long will it be until losses like tonight bite Seattle?
Sounders can’t get out of their own way as Sporting KC collects first victory on season
The Seattle Sounders dropped their first match at home and fell to a Sporting KC club that had not won a game yet in MLS Regular season play. Kansas City had sat at the bottom of the Western Conference, but they were able to jump out to a two goal lead in the first half.
Late Rusnak rocket and strong defense propel Sounders to victory over Minnesota
The Seattle Sounders got back on the winning track following their embarrassing loss to the Portland Timbers, as a 79th minute Albert Rusnak goal buried Minnesota United FC at Lumen Field. Seattle’s strong defensive play set the foundation for this win, and Rusnak’s rocket of a goal secured it.