Seattle Sounders

The Sounders knew they were in trouble 80 seconds into their debut match at Snapdragon Stadium. And it only got worse.

The ailing Sounders are getting some help.

Saturday was an emotional night not usually experienced five matches into a league season, but the meeting between the Sounders and Houston at Lumen Field was a confluence of achievement and remembrance.

Missing several key players and their coach, the Sounders were probably going to need some good breaks to get a road win Saturday night over St. Louis City SC, the only MLS team that had not conceded a goal this season.

SEATTLE – The Sounders lost a lot more than a chance to win the Champions Cup when they were eliminated Tuesday night in a 4-1 defeat against Cruz Azul in a round-of-16 match in Mexico City.

The Sounders needed one goal to advance.

Cubs 9, Mariners 8 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona

SEATTLE – It wasn’t Jordan Morris’ most memorable goal. But it certainly won’t be one he’ll ever forget.

SEATTLE – The image is unforgettable.

SEATTLE – Jordan Morris was always pegged for greatness.

Frei will kick off his 17th MLS season on Saturday against the reigning Goalkeeper of the Year in Charlotte FC’s Kristijan Kahlina. In his third MLS season, the Croatian had one more shutout, 4.1 percentage points better save accuracy, played in five more MLS matches and had 50 more overall saves than Frei.

Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer plans to alter formations this season to help generate scoring. Multiple players have proved to be effective regardless of position and the roster is one of the most talented in club history. 

It took all of three minutes into the first competitive match of the year for the Sounders’ new additions to show what could be in store for the upcoming season.

SEATTLE – The Sounders open their 2025 season on the road with a CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Guatemala’s Antigua GFC on Wednesday. The MLS home opener is Saturday against Charlotte FC at Lumen Field.

Jan. 31—A lot has changed since 2022. The projected first-choice lineup for the Sounders is not one of them. Club pillars in midfielder Nico Lodeiro (2023) and striker Raúl Ruidíaz (2024) didn't have their contracts renewed and defender Xavier Arreaga was traded last spring. But in a sport that usually has high roster turnover, Sounders general manager Craig Waibel has retained 10 players who ...

SEATTLE – Brian Schmetzer didn’t have control of his pen last season, and that’s a good thing.

Jan. 28—South Korean defender Kim Kee-hee is returning to the Sounders. The club announced Tuesday a deal was reached to sign Kim through the 2025 season with an option for 2026. Kim, 35, helped the Sounders win their 2019 MLS Cup title. "We're thrilled to welcome Kim Kee-hee back to Seattle," said Craig Waibel, the Sounders general manager and chief soccer officer, in a news release. "Signing ...

RENTON, Wash. – Josh Atencio tapped the right side of his chest a couple of times as he spoke. Yes, the No. 8 jersey number will stay the same even though the midfielder is formally transitioning to play center back for the Sounders this season.

One of the greatest midfielders in Major League Soccer history and Seattle Sounders star Osvaldo “Ozzie” Alonso has joined the group that owns the Spokane professional soccer teams.