Seattle Sounders vs. Los Angeles FC - July 21, 2024

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MATCH TIMELINE

86'

E. DuenasI. Sanchez

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J. Murillo

78'

D. MartinezM. Bogusz

77'

R. HollingsheadO. Chagoya

74'

D. Bouanga

D. MusovskiC. Roldan

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K. KamaraN. Ordaz

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E. SeguraA. Long

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M. Bogusz

A. RoldanJ. Paulo

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R. RuidiazN. Tolo

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P. Rothrock

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P. RothrockP. De la Vega

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J. Paulo

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M. Bogusz

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D. Bouanga

N. Tolo

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What's Buzzing

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Niko Moreno

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Start your #Sounders match day morning with What We Learned This Week. @JeremiahOshan & I shared our notes from this week of training, discussed Paul Rothrock's injury as well as what it means for the team. Injury updates, #Rapids96 preview & more. https://t.co/GCU2atYhJS

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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 📲

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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+.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ryan Rosenblatt dishes on his love of Dejan JoveljićHe’s got really, really high expectations for the Serbian forward.

What Sounders got in Dejan JoveljićThe Serbian striker is so much more than a goal-scorer.

Sounders issue open letter to communityMajority owner Adrian Hanauer: “Listening only matters if we do something with what we hear”

The Cooler Guild: Loss in Louisville, draw in KChttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

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Player Spotlight: Albert RusnákEarly Career: Albert Rusnák was born on July 7th, 1994 in the Czech Republic but grew up in Slovakia and has played and scored for the Slovakian national team.

Direct from Longacres: Dejan Joveljić press conference reactionsJeremiah and Niko weigh in on the newest Sounders striker.

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This too shall pass.Christian Roldan, Jordan Morris, and Hassani Dotson are reported to being close to coming back, and evaluations will determine if they are green lit for the gam

Has the Cincinnati draw brought back the positive vibes?Plus, the Sounders are about to sign a chess master.

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Is the Sounders’ Margin of Error Too Small?Is the Sounders’ margin of error too small? Last year, there was enough talent that every starting position on the field was being contended. After an injury pl

Defiance adds to Kansas City's bad weekTacoma star striker on scoresheet for 9th straight game.

Seattle Sounders at FC Cincinnati: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders on not a loss!

Reign at Current: Highlights, stats, quotesThe Reign hold on for a point against a team undefeated in 27 straight home games.

FC Cincinnati vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats and quotesSounders grind out 1–1 tie with FC Cincinnati.

Seattle Reign earn hard-fought draw in Kansas CityThe Reign force an own goal and then hold on for a point against the Current.

Sounders close to finalizing deal for Dejan Joveljić, reports sayJoveljić would reportedly cost about $6 million, but deal is apparently not yet finalized.

Match Preview: Seattle Reign at Kansas City CurrentThe Reign take on another mid-table team in the Kansas City Current for their third match in nine days.

Reign at Current: GamethreadReign visit Kansas City at 3:30 PM PT on Ion TV.

Injuries, losses continue to pile up ahead of FC CincinnatiIt’s getting pretty bleak, gang.

Postgame Pontifications: ’No positives’The Sounders are in a tailspin unlike anything they’ve ever experienced, and are doing it against mostly bad opponents.

Seattle Sounders vs. Austin FC: Community player ratings formWhat’s that now, eight in a row?

Sounders vs. Austin FC: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders drop their eighth straight league game as free-fall continues.

Reign at Louisville: Highlights, stats, quotesThe Reign dominate early, but Louisville's press gets the best of them.

Hateful eight: Sounders fall, yet again, at homeSounders surrender two second-half goals to fall to Austin FC, their eighth straight league loss.

Reign score early, but fall 2-1 to Racing LouisvilleAnother strong start squandered by a lack of finishing

Reign at Racing: GamethreadReign will visit Louisville at 3:30 PM PT on Fox 13+ and NWSL+.

Client Challengedescription

The Cooler Guild: Persistence, grit, and Mercado magichttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

Sounders urgently to right ship amid ongoing roster and injury strugglesChanges are desperately needed.

Jesús Ferreira's injury ’not a good one'Sounders say they need a second opinion before giving a prognosis for his return.

Postgame Pontifications: Out of answersSounders latest loss showed just how desperately they need outside help.

Seattle Sounders vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: Community player ratings formRate your Sounders in their ongoing contest!

Sounders vs. Whitecaps: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders drop their seventh straight league game.

Bottoming out: Sounders fall to WhitecapsSounders lose 2-0 as Whitecaps claim Cascadia Cup at Lumen Field.

Three stats: Seattle Reign vs. Chicago StarsLooking at the data from the Reign's 1-0 win at Lumen Field.

Explaining what Pedro de la Vega's injury means for rosterUnfortunately, there’s no salary cap relief available but that doesn’t leave the Sounders completely without options.

MLS Fantasy Week 19: Who cares about a "Leagues Cup" anywayMLS is back in action after a brief break from the league's brief run of games after the longer World Cup break.

Reign vs. Stars: GamethreadReign will host Chicago for the club's annual pride match at 7 PM PT on NWSL+.

Pedro de la Vega likely out for rest of seasonMidfielder was injured less than 10 minutes after making his first appearance of the season.

The kids are alright, but Sounders need reinforcementsThere are some promising signs that Sounders might make some signings.

Hopeful for a morale victory, the Sounders conceded the Leagues Cup with a youthful lineupThe Sounders gave Chivas a scare in the first half with young players, but were overmatched by the more experienced and talented squad.

Sounders return to winning with their new streak at 1 The Seattle Sounders ended their seven-game losing streak with a win over Querétaro. Another remarkable performance by now back-up keeper Stefan Frei put the So

Match preview: Seattle Reign vs. Chicago StarsThe Reign conclude their homestand against a club in transition.

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MLS Drops Archive Jerseys 😮‍💨Philly, Chicago, Vancouver and five other clubs get retro-inspired third kits 📲

Sounders vs. Chivas: Highlights, stats, quotesRotated Sounders fall 2–1, are eliminated from Leagues Cup.

The Cooler Guild: Goals continue, point earnedhttps://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/

Digging into data around Sounders’ injury situationIt’s definitely bad but maybe not as bad as you think.

Realio’s Ratings: Is fun allowed?The sun is out, the Sounders won.

How the new MLS leader will impact CBA negotiationsPaul Tenorio shares his thoughts on how changes could impact Sounders.

Expect both sides to heavily rotate in Phase One finaleBoth Sounders and Chivas are likely to have already been eliminated.

A streak finally ends with a Sounders winIt’s nice to finally talk about something other than a loss.

Ranking the best Sounders prospectsOur staff ranked the top prospects in Sounders’ developmental pipeline.

Reign vs. Angel City: Highlights, stats, quotesThe Reign come from behind and go ahead in the second half, but have to settle for a draw after conceding late.

Sounders vs. Querétaro: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders snap seven-game losing skid.

Reign draw Angel City, 2-2A scrappy, back-and-forth affair ends with a point apiece.

Sweet relief: Sounders finally back on the winning sideSounders beat Querétaro to win for first time in three months.

Reign vs Angel City FC: GamethreadSeattle Reign FC returns home to Lumen Field to take on Angel City FC at 6:00 PM PT on ESPN.

Short handed Defiance fall in TexasFive starters absent due to Leagues Cup call-ups

Albert Rusnák says Sounders need to let play do talkingPedro de la Vega will be available off bench.

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Sounders still negotiating to acquire Casper TengstedtFeyenoord is looking to recoup a significant portion of the €6 million they paid a year ago.

These injuries are a big problemAnd the sweet relief of an executive’s departure.

Once they created memories, now Sounders fulfill obligationsAn inaugural season-ticket holder shares the letter he sent to the Sounders.

Taking on the Timbers was too tall of an ask for the SoundersThe Sounders fell once again to the dreaded Timbers, setting a franchise-record sixth straight loss. What role will this season’s games do for the rivalry again

Toluca vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats, quotesSounders are out shot 39–4 in 3–0 loss.

Now is not the time for Brian Schmetzer to leave the Seattle SoundersWith 5 straight losses, the Sounders are in the worst streak of their MLS existence. In a results-oriented profession, failure can be brutal.

The Sounders have been consistent, consistently poor as of lateClosing out is a collective skill that teams are tasked with. The Sounders struggled to close out their games prior to the World Cup, and the games after it.

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Tafari's HUGE Defensive Stop

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Martínez Takes Shot

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Sounders reportedly targeting Senegalese forwardPhilippe Kény currently plays for FC Zürich.

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Bouanga Scores

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Rosario Takes Shot

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Realio’s Ratings: We’ve reached that pointWhen it’s this dire, only poetry can lift our spirits.