Seattle Sounders

PORTLAND — Jordan Morris wants to prove he can play a traditional striker position up top; the assignment was to show it against Portland.

TUKWILA — Someday wasn’t Wednesday.

When a club makes a headline signing, the ideal scenario is for the player to have a big moment in his debut.

In two matches nearly a month apart, one thing is clear – Los Angeles FC is better than the Sounders.

SEATTLE – Monday’s showdown wasn’t a true rematch.

Seattleites just get each other. That was the case Friday in a Leagues Cup opener at least.

For more than an hour, Sounders fans might’ve been forgiven for feeling like they were experiencing déjà vu. Just like the two teams did March 2, the Sounders and Austin FC were locked in a scoreless match. Threats to either goal were few and far between.

SEATTLE – The Sounders are still in contention for a fifth U.S. Open Cup trophy. The club traveled to California to play Sacramento Republic FC in the tournament’s quarterfinals on Tuesday.

SEATTLE – Comebacks aren’t a reliable strategy, but they’re working for a Sounders club desperate to make something of their 50th anniversary season.

Who needs goals from corner kicks when you have Albert Rusnak delivering off free kicks?

SEATTLE – Paul Rothrock tipped his head back and screamed in celebration of his first MLS goal of the season. The hard-fought finish in the 57th minute was after a determined give-and-go play on the right side of the penalty box between midfielder Obed Vargas and winger Leo Chu that created Rothrock’s left-footed score at the mouth of goal.

SEATTLE – After the goal remains an issue for the Sounders.

It took time to figure out.

PORTLAND — For many, the Cascadia derby Sunday stopped in the 50th minute.

RENTON, Wash. – Belief must be built. It doesn’t arrive by accident. It’s dependent on evidence, on a precedence of production. It’s powerful and fickle and not easily achieved.

SEATTLE – It’s Jewell’s team.

SEATTLE – Players talked about building on the momentum from a 3-2 win against Philadelphia last week.

Nights like Tuesday are why it’s hard to dismiss Raul Ruidiaz.

Apr. 26—RENTON — The Sounders rolled out their championship lineup last Saturday with two changes. Only center back Xavier Arreaga and midfielder Nico Lodeiro were missing from the starting XI that won the CONCACAF Champions League trophy in 2022. A roster that looked fierce two years ago couldn't defeat a Cascadia rival that Seattle hadn't lost to at Lumen Field since 2016. But most who've ...