‘Well, it was intense’: Sounders overtime playoff game showed new format was right call
The two-match, aggregate-scoring format just never provided the intensity that a one-game playoff can provide.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times 9 hours ago
Jordan Morris’ hat trick lifts sounders over Dallas in first round of MLS Cup playoffs
Jordan Morris scored his third and final goal of his hat-trick in the 113th minute to propel the Sounders to a 4-3 win over Dallas FC in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs on Saturday at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Oct 18, 2019
‘I have no supporters home’: How MLS’ ruling allowing Iron Front flag might be pushing away Sounders fans
After an array of protests, Major League Soccer recently lifted the ban on fans waving flags with the Iron Front logo. But not everyone is happy about it.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Oct 18, 2019
‘Everybody is watching’: Nico Lodeiro searching for that 2016 feeling as the Sounders begin playoff run
Nico Lodeiro came to Seattle to win championships. But the path to his second MLS Cup is stretching longer than planned.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Oct 16, 2019
The Sounders’ 2019 playoff run begins Saturday. Here’s what to know about their match vs. FC Dallas.
The Sounders earned the No. 2 seed and will host seventh-seeded FC Dallas on Saturday at CenturyLink Field. Here’s a closer look at essential information to know heading into Seattle’s opening-round matchup.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Oct 11, 2019
‘You need everybody’: These Sounders don’t play much, but playoffs could test Seattle’s depth
Midfielder Emanuel Cecchini has the fourth-highest salary among Sounders players, yet he's rarely seen the field. General manager Garth Lagerwey hopes he stays ready, though: "We have a deep team and we think that’s how you win a title. You need everybody."
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Oct 10, 2019
Sounders torn on MLS’ new playoff format: Some apprehension, yet ‘it’s going to be super dramatic’
Since the MLS playoff format change was announced in December 2018 from two-game, aggregate-scoring opening rounds where each team got a home game, we've been waiting to see the new, single-elimination postseason style. And the Sounders see positives and negatives with it.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Oct 6, 2019
Roman Torres returns from suspension to lock up No. 2 seed for Sounders on Decision Day
Roman Torres chopped off his dreads and that haircut seemed to clear the way for a header that proved to be the game-winner against Minnesota United, locking up home-field advantage for the Sounders through the Western Conference semifinals.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Oct 5, 2019
Ozzie Alonso returns to face the Sounders, now using his energy to pump up Minnesota United
Ozzie Alonso, who signed with Minnesota in January, makes his first return to CenturyLink with the United intending to knock the Sounders to a lower position in Western Conference standings.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Oct 4, 2019
Sounders have plenty to play for as Decision Day looms Sunday
The Sounders could finish anywhere from second to fifth in the Western Conference, and either play at home or on the road.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Sep 29, 2019
Jordan Morris scores, Stefan Frei strong in goal as Sounders defeat San Jose Earthquakes, 1-0
Riding goalkeeper Stefan Frei's strong play, Sounders forward Jordan Morris provided the lone goal in second-half stoppage time to help eliminate the Earthquakes from playoff contention, 1-0, and put Seattle in a second-place tie with Minnesota United.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Sep 28, 2019
With Sounders’ postseason berth clinched, they host a San Jose squad fighting for its life
The Earthquakes have lost four straight, and their match in Seattle will be their third in nine days. But they get national-team star Chris Wondowloski back from a red-card suspension and will be playing for their postseason lives.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Sep 27, 2019
Back from suspension, Roman Torres is ready to help Sounders win any way he can
Now back from suspension, Roman Torres is ready to bring leadership and help the Sounders win.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Sep 26, 2019
Sounders back into playoffs, clinching record 11th MLS berth
When San Jose and Portland didn't win Wednesday, it put the Sounders in the postseason.
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times Sep 25, 2019
Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei, coach Brian Schmetzer happy to see Iron Front flag ban end
Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei on MLS lifting its ban on the Iron Front flag waving in its teams stadiums: "I’m really happy that our fans stood up and fought hard for something that is very important in this country at this moment."
