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Sounders Extend Unbeaten Streak to Nine with 3-0 Shutout of New England
sports2 days ago

Sounders Extend Unbeaten Streak to Nine with 3-0 Shutout of New England

The Seattle Sounders defeated the New England Revolution 3-0 on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run to nine games and securing their first road victory since April. Goals from Hassani Dotson, Dejan Joveljić, and Paul Arriola, alongside a standout performance by goalkeeper Andrew Thomas, sealed the shutout. The win moves Seattle to 41 points, widening the gap to Portland Timbers to eight points in the Western Conference standings.

Sounders Snap Losing Streak with Late Comeback Against Sporting KC
sports11 days ago

Sounders Snap Losing Streak with Late Comeback Against Sporting KC

The Seattle Sounders defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Thursday, securing their third consecutive win and extending their unbeaten run to eight games. After falling behind 1-0 in the 44th minute due to a deflection goal by Andre Luiz, Seattle equalized through Sebastian Gomez in the 51st minute. Cristian Roldan scored the winner in the 90th minute via a deflection off a defender. The victory moves Seattle to seventh in the Western Conference, ending a difficult stretch that included an eight-game losing streak and poor home form. Coach Brian Schmetzer cited frustration at halftime, making a single substitution that proved decisive. Jordan Morris, who had struggled with injuries and form earlier in the season, delivered a strong performance, creating both goals. The Sounders now prepare for a road trip starting against New England Revolution on October 10.

Sounders secure playoff spot with 3-1 win over Minnesota United
sports16 days ago

Sounders secure playoff spot with 3-1 win over Minnesota United

The Seattle Sounders defeated Minnesota United 3-1 to secure a playoff spot for the first time since August, extending their unbeaten run to seven games. Jordan Morris, Hassani Dotson, and Paul Arriola scored, while Albert Rusnák provided two assists. The victory marks Brian Schmetzer’s 150th MLS win and follows a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake that ended a 13-game winless streak.

Sounders End 13-Game Winless Streak with 2-0 Victory Over Depleted Real Salt Lake
sports18 days ago

Sounders End 13-Game Winless Streak with 2-0 Victory Over Depleted Real Salt Lake

The Seattle Sounders ended a 13-game winless streak in Major League Soccer with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake at Lumen Field on September 23, 2026. Danny Musovski scored his first league goal since May 9, while Albert Rusnák added a late strike. Goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made two critical saves against Sergi Solans. The win places Seattle in a playoff tie, though they face a depleted opponent.

Sounders break 13-game winless streak with 2-0 home win over Real Salt Lake
sports19 days ago

Sounders break 13-game winless streak with 2-0 home win over Real Salt Lake

The Seattle Sounders ended a 13-game winless streak by defeating Real Salt Lake 2-0 at home on Wednesday. Danny Musovski and Albert Rusnák scored in the second half, while goalkeeper Andrew Thomas recorded his seventh clean sheet of the season. The win moves Seattle to 32 points, tying them with Portland for the final playoff spot, and sets up a crucial match against Minnesota United on Saturday.

Sounders end 13-game winless streak with 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake
sports19 days ago

Sounders end 13-game winless streak with 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake

The Seattle Sounders ended a 13-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, securing their first win since May 13. The result moves Seattle to 32 points, tying them with Portland for the final playoff spot. Jordan Morris returned to the lineup after a minor knee scare, while Danny Musovski and Albert Rusnák scored the goals. The Sounders now face Minnesota United on Saturday in the final match of a pivotal three-game homestand during the international window.

Sounders Face Decision-Making Dilemma as Playoff Push Stalls
sports1 month ago

Sounders Face Decision-Making Dilemma as Playoff Push Stalls

Seattle Sounders’ 0-0 draw with the Red Bulls highlights a season-long struggle with decision-making—from front-office transfer choices to tactics and lineup plans—while the attack remains inefficient. Despite a shutout and signs of effort, a lack of clear plan and ongoing transfer drama jeopardize a late push for the playoffs, underscoring the need for decisive off-field actions.

Sounders sign Caden Clark, banking on a career revival
sports1 month ago

Sounders sign Caden Clark, banking on a career revival

Seattle signed 23-year-old midfielder Caden Clark—a former RB Leipzig prospect who has since moved through D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls—for a 2028 second-round pick with a potential extra $50,000 in GAM if he stays beyond 2026. The move is framed as a rehabilitation project to reignite a career that stalled after flashes of promise, with coach Brian Schmetzer saying Clark’s work ethic and coachability will be assessed before a role is decided. Clark is eager to prove himself after time on the sidelines as the Sounders aim to unlock his attacking potential and contribution to the team.

Joveljic Comes to Seattle, Promises Simple Life and Scoring Touch
sports1 month ago

Joveljic Comes to Seattle, Promises Simple Life and Scoring Touch

Seattle Sounders introduced Dejan Joveljic as their new Designated Player, highlighting his affable, self-assured demeanor and fit with the club’s winning culture. He frames his game as simple and goal‑oriented, values family and soccer, and pledged to contribute with goals using all his strengths, even joking about avenging a goal he scored against Seattle in 2024.

Sounders snap up Dejan Joveljic on $6M deal, extend contract through 2029
sports1 month ago

Sounders snap up Dejan Joveljic on $6M deal, extend contract through 2029

Seattle Sounders finalize a $6 million cash-for-player transfer to acquire forward Dejan Joveljic from Sporting KC and sign him to a four-year contract through 2029 (with a potential 2031 option), a deal that could total around $20 million for the club; the move coincides with a restructured contract for Albert Rusnák as Seattle reshapes its attack, and Joveljic is already training with the team and is expected to debut soon.

Sounders Near Blockbuster Joveljic Signing in $6M MLS Trade
sports1 month ago

Sounders Near Blockbuster Joveljic Signing in $6M MLS Trade

Seattle Sounders are closing in on a $6 million cash-for-player deal to sign Dejan Joveljic from Sporting KC, a move that would be among the club’s biggest transfers. Joveljic, 27, has over 100 professional goals and posted 21 goals and 8 assists in a recent MLS season, drawing favorable comparisons to Raúl Ruidíaz (with some analytics skepticism). The sale appears tied to Sporting KC leadership changes and a roster rebuild, with terms reportedly lined up pending final confirmation.

Sounders Face Harsh Reality as Losing Streak Deepens and Gaps Grow
sports1 month ago

Sounders Face Harsh Reality as Losing Streak Deepens and Gaps Grow

Seattle fell 2-0 to Vancouver, extending a nine-loss-in-10-games stretch and exposing a thin roster, ongoing injuries, and a slow front-office transfer plan. With limited offensive options and forced to rely on Defiance loan players, coach Brian Schmetzer voiced frustration and the team and fans look for bold, external fixes to salvage the season, even as the next match against Austin FC offers a grim timetable.

Sounders' seven-game skid widens after Toluca rout
sports2 months ago

Sounders' seven-game skid widens after Toluca rout

Seattle Sounders were thoroughly outmatched in a 3-0 loss at Toluca, extending a seven-game skid as Toluca dominated with a massive shot volume, higher possession, and multiple chances, while Frei made 15 saves. Seattle fell behind within three minutes and never staged a real comeback, with injuries and an largely unchanged lineup fueling pessimism about turning the season around before the transfer window.