Seattle Sounders vs. Chicago Fire - June 30, 2024

SEA

FinalJun 29

CHI

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MATCH TIMELINE

NathanA. Rusnak

90' + 8'

A. Rusnak

90' + 4'

A. Rusnak

90' + 3'

87'

G. KoutsiasM. Haile-Selassie

D. MusovskiJ. Paulo

85'

T. BarlowH. Cuypers

85'

K. AcostaB. Gutierrez

85'

C. MuellerA. Arigoni

J. Ragen

77'

P. De la VegaL. Chu

76'

A. Rusnak

57'

56'

J. Dean

P. RothrockA. Roldan

46'

42'

M. Pineda

39'

M. PinedaC. Teran

30'

M. Haile-Selassie

What's Buzzing

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Seven can’t-miss matches at @LumenField 🏡 🗓️: https://t.co/DUKjh7HEZL

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Postgame Pontifications: Running out of runwayThe Sounders’ once robust playoff chances are suddenly on life support.

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Photo Gallery: The Last Reign OG, Jess FishlockAfter 14 years with the Reign, the Tiny Dragon is calling it a career.

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2027 Sounders Sprint Season schedule releasedShortened campaign will only feature 14 games.

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MLS Sprint Season Details 🗓️League begins schedule switch with shortened season coming spring '27 📲

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Sounders vs. Dynamo: Highlights, stats and quotesSounders fall 1–0.

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Disheartening defeat: Sounders lose at home to DynamoLack of finishing leaves Seattle in a bad spot.

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The Cooler Guild: A royal draw in Utahhttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

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Realio’s Ratings: Twelve yards of charityDejan Joveljić worldie undone by two whistles as Sounders squander 2-0 lead.

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The Houston Dynamo star Sounders can’t afford to ignoreGuilherme has been a revolution in his first season in MLS.

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MLS Fantasy Matchdays 32 & 33: The Penultimate Penultimate WeekWe are closing the season strong with two (mostly) full matchdays on Wednesday and the weekend.

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Sounders treating Dynamo as a 'must-win' gameSounders have chance to clinch a playoff spot.

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Reign re-sign Phoebe McClernon through 2029 seasonThe veteran centerback has been a key part of Seattle’s formidable defense

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Sounders can’t afford to keep wasting these chancesNiko and Adam break down the another Sounders tie.

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Seattle Sounders at San Diego FC: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders on their 2-2 road draw.

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San Diego FC vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats, quotesLate penalty costs Sounders two points in 2–2 tie.

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High and low: Sounders concede late to drop pointsSounders played well at times but were undone by some mistakes.

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Reign and Royals fight to scoreless draw in UtahSeattle’s playoff hopes will come down to the final weekend.

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Reign at Royals: GamethreadReign will visit Utah at 6:30 PM PT on FOX 13+ / NWSL+.

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Yep, the Sounders have another injuryThis time Yeimar is likely out for the season.

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Yeimar suffers another injury setback, return timeline unclearCenterback has only made seven appearances this year.

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Match preview: Seattle Reign at Utah RoyalsThe Reign continue their tight playoff battle on the road in Utah

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The Sounders stumble, and stop their climb up the table.The difference in the games was execution. The Sounders had few chances against the Revolution, but scored 3 goals. On Wednesday they had more chances, but came

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The Countdown Continues as the Sounders Settle for 1 PointThe expectation going into the game was that the Sounders, thanks to their run of form as of late, would get 3 points from this game that would solidify their s

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The Cooler Guild: Maddie stars in Chicagohttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

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Will the real Sounders please stand up?!?What that Montreal tie might mean moving forward

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2026 MLS Cup SchedulePredictions and odds for wild card round 📲

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Film reinforces idea that tie against Montreal was 'a fail'Sounders know they need to be better in their final four games.

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Seattle Reign sign Madison Curry through 2028The versatile fullback and one of the Reign’s top tacklers has earned a longer stay in Seattle

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Reed Baker-Whiting named to MLS 22 Under 22The 21-year-old is the third Seattle native to make the cut.

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Sounders let themselves downThe tie against Montreal was a massive missed opportunity.

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Postgame pontifications: a first half from hellIn a tale of two halves, the first was a story the Sounders can’t afford to repeat.

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Seattle Sounders vs. CF Montréal: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders on their 1-1 home draw.

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Seattle Reign jump back into playoff spot with win over ChicagoA Maddie Mercado brace powers the Reign to a 3-1 win.

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Sounders vs. CF Montreal: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders forced to come-from-behind to claim 1–1 tie.

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Reign at Stars: GamethreadReign continue their playoff push at 4 PM PT on Roku.

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Summer Slumps and Slow Starts: Will the Sounders finish strong again?The Sounders hit a slump every year. They also usually pull out of it.

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Seattle Sounders at FC Dallas: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders on their 1-0 loss in Frisco.

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Key tactics behind Sounders’ dramatic revivalThe Sounders have made some subtle but important changes.

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Postgame Pontifications: A setback, not a disasterThere were plenty of positives to find even though the Sounders’ unbeaten run ended.

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FC Dallas vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders fall 1–0 to FC Dallas to end their unbeaten run.

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Reign Check: No margin for errorThe odds are against them, but Seattle has pulled out miracles before.

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Sounders are back!?The Sounders are flying high off a 3–0 win over New England.

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Sounders bring down New England, continuing a revolution of their own.After the past four wins, Brian Schmetzer has been saying that nobody wants to go against the Sounders in the playoffs. They have a tradition of making the play

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Postgame Pontifications: First test passedThe Sounders showed they are to be taken seriously after dispatching one of the East’s best teams.

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Seattle Sounders at New England Revolution: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders on their 3-0 road win.

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Revolution vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders run their winning streak to four.

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Another one: Sounders win 4th straightSounders roll over Revolution with 3-0 road win.

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Sounders are healthier than ever!Let’s ignore the possibility this is a “jinx” situation.

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Sounders trade final open international roster spotSounders receive $50,000 in 2026 GAM from Real Salt Lake.

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Opposition scouting report: New England RevolutionSam Lattof of The Blazing Musket shares his insights about the No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference.

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Tactical hurdles Sounders must overcome vs. RevsSounders will have their hands full when they face No. 2 team in East.

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Snyder Brunell keeps even keel in roller-coaster seasonMidfielder is back with Sounders after captaining USA U20s.

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The Cooler Guild: Ding-dong, the scoring streak is deadhttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

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Charles Boehm says Sounders are back“No one is going to want to play them.”

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We’re making some changes to our commenting systemWe think this will be an improved and streamlined experience.

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Now mostly healthy, Sounders embrace internal competitionWith Jesús Ferreira and Yeimar back in the fold, some tough choices lie ahead.

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Sebastian Gomez is the real dealNiko and Adam weigh in on the Sounders’ third-straight win.

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Sebastian Gomez’s super-sub emergence has invigorated SoundersThe 20-year-old has earned a spot in Brian Schmetzer’s rotation.

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Postgame Pontifications: Making their own luckSounders seem to have willed their way to a season turnaround.

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Are we having fun yet?Niko and Jeremiah are thrilled to be talking about a winning streak.

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Reign vs. Courage: GamethreadReign host the Courage at 7 PM PT in a tight playoff battle.

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Seattle Sounders vs. Sporting Kansas City: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders on their third win in a row.

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Sounders vs. Sporting KC: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders win their third straight and climb to seventh in Western Conference.

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Match preview: Seattle Reign vs. NC CourageThe Friday night match is a critical battle with lots of playoff implications

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Reign sign Jordyn Bugg to new contract through 2030 seasonCenterback is now among longest-contracted players on team.

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Would moving to Renton be a 'generational' mistake?Jeremiah discusses the the Annual Business Meeting and answers listener questions.

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Albert Rusnák quietly posting another productive seasonThe midfielder now leads MLS with 11 primary assists.

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The Cooler Guild: Two many goalshttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

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Wins allow Sounders ability to be more self-criticalBrian Schmetzer feels like players need to be a bit more positionally sound.

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We’ve got a winning streak!Adam and Niko discuss the dramatically improved vibes.

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Postgame Pontifications: Building real momentumThe Sounders won consecutive games for the first time in five months and are charging up the table.

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Lesle Gallimore on the Reign's patient roster buildThe Reign GM on a quiet summer window, replacing a legend, and a roster built for the long haul.

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Sounders vs. Minnesota United: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders have an actual winning streak, beating Minnesota 3–1.

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Seattle Reign shut down Boston Legacy, 2-0Jess Fishlock sees the Reign through with two precision goals

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Finally, a vibes-shifting victoryDo the Sounders actually have some momentum?!?

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Andrew Thomas comes up big when Sounders’ need him mostGoalkeeper made two massive plays to lead way to victory.

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Reign vs. Legacy: GamethreadReign welcome Boston to Seattle for the first time at 5:30 PM PT on NWSL+.

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Tied with the Timbers, the Sounders Jump 3 Spots in the Standings They did just that. With two assists by Paul Arriola and song long range sniper shots from outside the box, Danny Musovski scored the game winner and Albert Rus

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Joaquín Pereyra: The creative hub Sounders must containHow the Argentinian magician powers Minnesota’s attack.

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Seattle Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders on their 2-0 home win.

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Postgame Pontifications: Finally, some beliefThe Sounders got a much-needed win, but now the work really starts.

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Sounders vs. RSL: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders get two goals and a shutout.

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Winless in 13, Sounders face pivotal homestandThe Rapids’ result was hopefully the springboard they neded.

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The Cooler Guild: Losses and learninghttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

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After injury scare, Jordan Morris will be available against RSLSounders won’t be as short-handed during international break as initially feared.

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Sounders claw their way back to salvage a point, will that be enough? With only a dozen games left in the regular season, the Sounders entered the LA Galaxy match with both teams desperate for 3 points. Neither side left satisfied

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With 10 games Left, can the Sounders make a Successful Playoff Push?The Sounders were able to score off a header by Christian Roldan to tie the score in the first half. They dominated play, but gave up a couple of goals off of s

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Monday Sound Check: Recapping the RapidsNiko and Adam share their thoughts on the Sounders’ fifth straight tie.

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Defiance end regular season with a draw against Timbers 21-1 draw secures play-in match for Defiance.

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Seattle Sounders at Colorado Rapids: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders on their 3-3 adventure in Colorado.

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Rapids vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders come back twice to earn a point and run unbeaten streak to five.

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Reign fall 2-1 to Denver Summit, losing second straight gameBrittany Ratcliffe pulls one back for the Reign, but it's not enough.

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Reign at Summit: GamethreadReign wrap up their busy week in Denver at 5:45 PM PT on ION TV.

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Assessing the impact of yet another Sounders injuryPlus a preview of the upcoming six-point against the Rapids.

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Reign at Angel City: Highlights, stats, quotesThe Reign couldn't find their footing on the road, falling 3-1 in a midweek match.

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Why Rapids represent seriously tough tactical testA tactical breakdown of a potential six-pointer.

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16-Year-Old Makes USMNT 🇺🇸Philly attacker Cavan Sullivan gets first call-up to national team. Full squad 📲

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Reign stumble in LA, lose 3-1 to Angel CityA late Sofia Huerta goal keeps the team’s record scoring streak alive

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Reign at Angel City: GamethreadReign will visit Los Angeles at 7 PM PT on NWSL+ and Fox 13+.

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The Cooler Guild: Another shutout, another winhttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

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Another week, another result that has us in purgatoryBut don’t worry, we have some “copeium slop” on the menu, too.

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Match preview: Seattle Reign at Angel CityThe Reign kick off a back-to-back road trip with a midweek match against an Angel City side nipping at their heels in the standings.

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Paul Rothrock likely out 8–10 weeksMidfielder had been one of Sounders’ most durable players this year.

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Postgame Pontifications: Running out of timeSounders are starting to play better but don’t have enough to show for it.

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Monday Sound Check: The debut episode!We’re doing it live!

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Three stats: Seattle Reign vs. Bay FCPatient build-up, a Huerta penalty and a late Ratcliffe insurance goal give Seattle another shutout at Lumen Field

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Seattle Sounders at LA Galaxy: Community player ratings formNew draw city.

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What went right and wrong during summer transfer windowDid Sounders do a good job? Was it a disappointment? Maybe both?

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LA Galaxy vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders get a late goal to secure 1–1 draw.

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Reign break down Bay FC, 2-0Huerta's penalty and Ratcliffe's late dagger keep the Reign in control of their playoff fate

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Reign vs. Bay FC: GamethreadReign will host Bay FC at 5 PM PT on NWSL+.

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Positives on the injury frontTim, Niko and Jeremiah also preview the Galaxy match and assess which Sounder would make the best decathlete.

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Jordan Morris looking more like his old selfSounders need their Designated Players to maintain elite levels if they are to be contenders.

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Academy competes in Liga BBVA international youth development tournamentSounders finish with 4 wins and 3 losses

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Match Preview: Seattle Reign vs Bay FCThe Reign conclude a three-game homestand with the second of three-straight games against California teams.

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Where Sounders can hurt LA Galaxy and what they need to guard againstA deep dive into the tactics that finally get the Sounders back in the win column.

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Can the Sounders make a push for the playoffs?After Saturday’s shutout with a patchwork defense, things seem to be moving in the right direction. The addition of Dejan Joveljić to the line-up and the return

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The Cooler Guild: The Maddies craft another winhttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

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Hope is quickly becoming a scarce resourceWithout a win soon, Sounders may be forced to focus on future.

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MLS Fantasy Rounds 24/25: Down the stretchA big DGW this week gives us lots of options

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Kalani Kossa-Rienzi out 2–3 weeks with ankle sprainRight back’s absence insures that Sounders will have to use yet another different starting lineup.

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Reign forward Maddie Mercado’s 2027 contract option exercisedThe third-year forward is having a breakout year, with 8 goals so far.

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Sounders’ xG against Red Bull offers some ray of hopeA new low in goalscoring efficiency, but a recent high in game-control

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Seattle Sounders vs. Red Bull New York: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders on their 0-0 home draw.

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Postgame Pontifications: Decision-making problemEvery level of the organization needs to be more innovative in how they arrive at certain decisions

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Reign hold on to beat Wave, 1-0San Diego saw an early red card, but gave the Reign all they could handle in the second half

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Reign vs. Wave: GamethreadReign continue their homestand against San Diego at 6 PM PT on ESPN2.

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Osaze De Rosario scores banger in Danish debutThat’s quite a way to make an impression.

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Valkyratings: Maddie2MaddieMercado's assist and Dahlien's finish prove enough to secure the win

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Where Sounders can find joy against Bradley’s bold Red BullsThe Red Bulls’ penchant for pressing can be exploited.

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Seattle Sounders start to stem the tideFrom a letter from the top to new players, to returning players, the Sounders are starting to make their way back to playoff form.

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Client Challengedescription

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The Cooler Guild: Dub versus Houstonhttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

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MLS summer transfer window FAQHere’s what you need to know as the window nears its close.

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Sounders will return to U.S. Open Cup in 2027But roster will likely look very similar to how it did when Tacoma Defiance competed last year.

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Seattle Sounders Player Spotlight: Dejan Joveljić Joveljić was born in Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina in August of 1999. He played in the Serbian League with the Red Stars, the Eintracht, Anderlecht and Wol

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Dejan doubles in debut, but Sounders still need moreHey, it’s a start.

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Osaze De Rosario expected to head on loan to Danish teamSønderjyske Fodbold would likely offer a chance at increased playing time.

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Postgame Pontifications: Hope alone is not enoughDejan Joveljić gave the Sounders a chance, but they clearly need more.

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Seattle Sounders vs. Chicago Fire FC: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders on their 2-2 home draw.

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Reign vs. Dash: Highlights, stats, quotesMaddie Dahlien's lone goal gives the Reign a win at home.

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Reign earn 1-0 victory over Houston DashA second-half goal by a pair of Maddies made the difference

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Sounders vs. Fire: Highlights, stats, quotesDejan Joveljić scores brace in debut but Sounders settle for 2–2 tie.

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Reign vs. Dash: GamethreadReign will host Houston at 4 PM on the Roku Channel.

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Better but not enough: Sounders draw FireJoveljić brace earns Seattle a 2-2 draw against Chicago.

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Match preview: Seattle Reign vs. Houston DashThe Reign kick off a three-game homestand against Houston

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The key dangers Sounders must navigate vs. Chicago FireThe Fire will be a handfull.

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It was a very busy week!Dejan Joveljic signing, an open letter from the owner, and a new show announcement.

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MLS Fantasy Week 22: Mic'd UpBack in action with a full weekend of matches, I have advice in the article as well as a rare podcast appearance

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Opposition scouting report: Chicago FireMen in Red 97’s Alex Calabrese shares his insight.