Maxime Chanot’s absence will tell us a lot about NYCFC
Photograph by Katie Cahalin, courtesy NYCFC.comThe Luxembourg international won’t be in Houston — and that will reveal much about NYCFC’s defensive...
Missing internationals won’t be used as an excuse for Sounders
Sounders FC CommunicationsSounders confident they have the required depth. TUKWILA — Although MLS does not generally schedule around international...
Sounders at Sporting KC: Three Questions
Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY SportsSeattle is back on the road Saturday (5:30 PM PT, MLS Season Pass — not free) A rivalry of sorts has developed...
Realio’s Ratings: Frei, Sounders stand up to “Best Team in the World”
Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORKScrappy Sounders stand up to “Best Team in the World.” Seattle returned to Lumen Field to play against...
Major Link Soccer: NWSL season previews
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesRonaldo wants the most international caps and Manchester United has extended the bidding due date....
Changes coming to Sounders’ starting lineup
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe Sounders will feature new starters at both fullback positions. TUKWILA — Through the first four weeks of the MLS...
Jackson Ragen returns to full training
Jane Gershovich / Sounders FC CommunicationsCenterback came out of Saturday’s match with a rib injury. TUKWILA — The Seattle Sounders depth will be...
MLS Matchweek 5 announcer assignments, schedule
Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesHere’s who’s in the commentary position for all the matches this week. Well, things...
Sounders acquire $150,000 in GAM from Galaxy
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsEven after trading away four international roster spots, Sounders still have two open. The Seattle Sounders acquired...
Solid if unspectacular
Jane Gershovich / Sounders FC CommunicationsSounders were closer to dominant than bad in a 0-0 tie against the league’s best team. SEATTLE — For...
Five things we saw in Sounders vs LAFC
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsLodeiro is back to his best, Seattle dealt with the press well, and more! A match that was billed as a marquee...
Sounders vs. LAFC: community player ratings form
Photo courtesy of Sounders FC CommunicationsRate your dudes on their weirdly entertaining 0-0 draw. Seattle Sounders played host to suspected good...
Obed Vargas completes ‘long journey’ back from injury
Mike Fiechtner / Sounders FC CommunicationsThe 17-year-old played about 30 minutes against LAFC and now will join the USA’s U20 team. SEATTLE — It...
Raúl Ruidíaz called into Peru national team
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsSounders could be missing as many as six internationals for their next game. Raúl Ruidíaz became the sixth Seattle...
Sounders vs. LAFC: Highlights, stats and quotes
Jane Gershovich / Sounders FC CommunicationsBrian Schmetzer called the 0-0 tie “Little bit of a mixed bag there.” The Seattle Sounders were forced...
Seattle Sounders miss opportunity to ambush LAFC: "We needed to do better at home"
Everything seemed to line up so serendipitously for the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.
Sounders vs. LAFC, recap: Sunny and scoreless
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsSounders and LAFC play to a 0-0 draw. The Seattle Sounders hosted LAFC in one of the league’s marquee matches. Despite...
Sounders vs. LAFC, live stream: Game time, TV schedule and lineups
Max Aquino / Sounder at HeartAppleTV/Fox at 1 PM PT; watch with us. If the Seattle Sounders are to be a trophy contender, it’s virtually guaranteed...
MLS schedule, live stream, how to watch online, storylines: LAFC host Seattle Sounders, NYCFC host D.C. United
What to expect from matchday four in MLS
USMNT weekend viewing guide: a cup quarter
Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty ImagesFulham face Manchester United in the FA Cup quarterfinals while regular league play carries on...
Match Preview: LAFC looking to remain perfect in MLS
LAFC’s Timothy Tillman(11) taking on a defender | Brenton Tse | Angels on ParadeDespite a mid-week loss in Champions League, LAFC can remain...
Seattle Sounders vs LAFC: Date, Time, and TV Channel in the US to watch the 2023 MLS
Seattle Sounders take on LAFC at Lumen Field in Seattle for the 2023 MLS. Read here to check out when, where, and how to watch this game in the US....
MLS schedule, live stream, how to watch online, storylines: Can LAFC fend off the Seattle Sounders?
What to expect from matchday four in MLS
Not quite rivals, but Sounders see LAFC as a ‘scary’ opponent
Mike Fiechtner / Sounders FC CommunicationsLAFC come into Saturday’s match looking like league’s top team. TUKWILA — Coming off a Supporters’...
Obed Vargas, Reed Baker-Whiting called into youth national teams
Max Aquino / Sounder at HeartVargas is the youngest player on the U20 team ahead of that World Cup. Obed Vargas has been called into the final US...
Sounders v. Los Angeles FC: Three Questions
Will Aaron Long start or is he a part time player for LAFC? | Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY SportsSaturday’s match (1:00 PM PT on FOX, Apple TV for...
Preview: Seattle Sounders vs LAFC
Max Aquino / Sounder at HeartCurrent CCL favorites travel to Seattle to take on the reigning CCL champions. Everyone’s attention perks up whenever...
Expansion St. Louis City goes for 4th win in MLS start
Major League Soccer's newest team has won its first three matches -- matching the Seattle Sounders' 2009 record for best start by an expansion team.
Obed Vargas called into US U20 camp
Max Aquino / Sounder at HeartMidfielder has returned to full fitness but mostly getting reps with Tacoma Defiance. Obed Vargas has been called into...
Seattle Sounders v Los Angeles FC: Preview and prediction
Seattle Sounders face Los Angeles FC on Saturday in what Brian Schmetzer has described as a game “between two of the biggest clubs” in MLS....
SSFC Spotlight: Jackson Ragen takes key role with Seattle Sounders
Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesThe 6’6” defender is rising fast in Major League Soccer. The 2023 season of Major League...
Why Nouhou’s new contract makes sense for everyone
Sounders FC CommunicationsNew deal not only rewards Nouhou for his long service, but also protects Sounders if an offer comes. TUKWILA — By just...
Alex Roldán, Nouhou called up to national teams
Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty ImagesSounders’ fullback depth will be tested in March 25 match against Sporting KC. Alex Roldán and Nouhou have both...
MLS superclubs: Who has the edge in LAFC, Seattle Sounders clash?
We have our first true marquee matchup of the young MLS season taking place this weekend, people.
Realio’s Ratings: Lapse leads to lone-goal loss
Katie Stratman-USA TODAY SportsSounders battle, but unable to pass first road test. Seattle left the cozy confines of Lumen Field, traveling across...
Seattle Sounders sign defender Nouhou to new contract
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension
Seattle Sounders FC have signed left back Nouhou to a new three-year contract with an option for 2026, the club...
Major Link Soccer: Violette stuns Austin FC in Champions League
Photo by Omar Vega/Getty ImagesThorns new kits cause a stir; LAFC partner with Bayern on player development MLS / US men’s club soccer
Austin FC...
5 reasons St. Louis CITY SC are setting MLS expansion history
St. Louis CITY SC are a perfect 3W-0L-0D in their maiden MLS voyage, an opening mark not met since the 2009 Seattle Sounders. Sitting atop the...
Defiance unveil 2023 schedule, rule changes
Georgi Minoungou will be outleaping opponents at Starfire in 14 games | Courtesy of Charis Wilson / Sounders FC CommunicationsWade Webber’s team...
Seattle Sounders guaranteed spot in expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
It turns out that Seattle Sounders FC’s historic 2022 Concacaf Champions League title carried some extra weight.
Raúl Ruidíaz getting used to new training program
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY SportsSounders are intentionally limiting how much work their striker does in training. TUKWILA — There were a nervy few...
Sounders have already qualified for 32-team 2025 Club World Cup
Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesThis will be the first time the quadrennial event will be held. The Seattle Sounders received a bit...
Concacaf says the four winners of 2021-24 CCL will qualify for 32-team 2025 Club World Cup
March 15 – The winners of the four editions of the Concacaf Champions League – from 2021 to 2024 – will be the confederation’s four qualifiers for...
Power Rankings: LAFC overtake Seattle Sounders after Matchday 3
What a week in MLS. St. Louis CITY SC came back to win, Nashville SC kept a clean sheet and Sporting Kansas City didn’t score despite attempting...
Sounders can’t land punch early, get knocked down late
Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORKSounders focus on taking advantage of opportunities. For the first time in the still-nascent stages of...
It wasn’t a failure but road performances need to improve
Jeremy Miller / Sounders FC CommunicationsSounders need to clean up some little mistakes after losing first road game of the season. After two...
What We Learned: Crew at Toronto FC
Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY SportsThe biggest takeaways from the Black & Gold’s draw at BMO Field. The Columbus Crew was back on the road for the third...
Major Link Soccer: St. Louis’s surprising start
Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY SportsSt. Louis have really enjoyed life so far in MLS. Though the MLS season is young, St. Louis CITY SC is surprising...
Sounders at Cincinnati: community player ratings form
Photo credit: Jeremy Miller/ Sonders FC CommunicationsRate your Sounders on their first dropped points of the season. The Seattle Sounders did...
FC Cincinnati vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats and quotes
Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORKSounders fall 1-0 in first road test of season. After two impressive home performances, the Seattle...
Road worriers: Sounders fail first away test
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY SportsSounders lose 1-0 to 10-man Cincinnati. The Seattle Sounders went on the road for the first time in the young MLS...
FC Cincinnati notch statement win over Seattle Sounders: "We need more games like this"
Heads up, MLS: The Knifey Lions are ready for the spotlight.
FC Cincinnati vs. Sounders, live stream: Game time, TV schedule and lineups
Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY SportsAppleTV at 4:30 PM PT; watch with us. The Seattle Sounders will face their biggest test of the young season when...
Watch LAFC vs New England Revolution online in the US: TV Channel and Live Streaming
LAFC will receive New England Revolution for the Matchday 3 of the 2023 MLS. Here, you can find out when, where, at what time, and how to watch or...
Your Saturday Kickoff: Why Seattle test could define FC Cincinnati’s season
Seattle Sounders dealt Héber injury blow
Seattle Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer confirmed Thursday that Héber will miss around 2-4 weeks...
Lion Links: 3/11/23
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY SportsPedro Gallese makes CCL Best XI, MLS Match Day 3 previews, MLS NEXT Pro loses Rochester, and more. Welcome to...
Watch Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC online in the US: TV Channel and Live Streaming
Real Salt Lake will host Austin FC for the Matchday 3 of the 2023 MLS. Here, you can find out when, where, at what time, and how to watch or live...
Sounders are cultivating confidence
Jane Gershovich / Sounders FC CommunicationsTeam defense has helped to facilitate the Sounders’ flowing attack. The Seattle Sounders are absolutely...
Sounders at FC Cincinnati: Three Questions
Jordan Morris has two goals against FCC.Seattle is rather unfamiliar with Cincy, having only faced them twice before. Sometimes I find myself...
After two dominant showings at home, Sounders relish first road test
Jane Gershovich / Sounders FC CommunicationsSounders hope to maintain their level away from Lumen Field. TUKWILA — Through two games, no team in...
Major Link Soccer: Fox official convicted
Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty ImagesSix MLS matches are free on Apple TV this weekend, plus we’re watching the USL Championship start...
Preview: FC Cincinnati vs Seattle Sounders
Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY SportsThe Sounders travel to Cincinnati for the first time ever in what could be a preview of the MLS Cup Final The...
Seattle Sounders dealt Héber injury blow
Seattle Sounders FC have enjoyed a rip-roaring start to the 2023 MLS season, but now must continue without a key attacking piece.
MLS Week 3 Preview: FC Cincinnati hosts Sounders, Atlanta visits Charlotte FC, and more
There are three inter-conference showdowns in Week 3 of the Major League Soccer season, and the most intriguing will come from Cincinnati as two of...
New York City FC v Inter Miami: Neville´s side out to make it three wins from three
Inter Miami take on New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Saturday aiming to become just the third side in MLS history – after LA Galaxy in 2010...
Dates sets for Sounders’ League Cup matches
Sounders will visit RSL on July 22, host Monterrey on July 30. The Seattle Sounders will open the 2023 Leagues Cup at Real Salt Lake on July 22 and...
Realio’s Ratings: Seattle stays dominant
Kayla MehringAlex Roldan and Co. fend off RSL in comprehensive shutout. Seattle played their second straight match at Lumen Field, and again looked...
Héber ruled out for FC Cincinnati match
Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY SportsSounders striker suffered a hamstring strain during training. TUKWILA — Héber suffered a left hamstring strain during...
Héber’s hot start in Seattle underscores NYCFC’s urgent needs
Different kit, same smile. | Courtesy Seattle SoundersThe ex-NYCFC striker’s early-season goals have some second-guessing the decision to trade...
Sounders want to be even sharper in front of goal
Kayla Mehring / Sounder at HeartDespite scoring six goals, the Sounders are well aware that they’ve left some chances on the field. TUKWILA —...
Major Link Soccer: Chelsea overcome Dortmund to reach Champions League quarterfinal
Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty ImagesSounders top MLS power rankings; don’t headbut referees. MLS / US men’s club soccer
Home teams thrived,...
Perfect starts: What MLS’s four 2-0 teams have gotten right
Even with would-be aristocrats like LAFC and the Seattle Sounders hogging the spotlight with chronic success, MLS remains strikingly egalitarian...
Inter Miami CF: Supporters' Shield contender or just a hot start?
Four teams in Major League Soccer have earned maximum points from the first two Matchdays:
1. Seattle Sounders FC: reigning Concacaf Champions...
MLS Matchweek 3 announcer assignments and schedule
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsAtlanta United’s visit to Charlotte FC is just part of this week’s slate of matches. Atlanta United hit the road for...
Power Rankings: Seattle Sounders seize top spot after Matchday 2
What a week in MLS. Home teams thrived, road teams struggled, and St. Louis CITY SC overpowered a recent expansion team. It was truly a week unlike...
‘Highlife Soccer’ is about more than sexy passing
Kayla Mehring / Sounder at HeartAttractive as the Sounders play has been, the engine of their success is dogged defending and an ability to extend...
Craig Waibel is in no hurry to make a ‘signature’ signing
Corky Trewin/Sounders FC CommunicationsSounders GM sits down for an extensive interview. TUKWILA, Wash. — Craig Waibel took over as the Seattle...
Nouhou signs extension through at least 2026
Max Aquino / Sounder at HeartSounders left back is coming off a standout performance at the World Cup and was due to enter an option year. Nouhou...
Five things we liked from Sounders vs RSL
Kayla MehringJoão Paulo put in a monstrous shift, the defenders are good at passing, and much more! These are the days of our lives, friends. Drink...
MLS in 2023 Concacaf Champions League: How to watch, what to know
Up through 2022, Concacaf Champions League was the tournament MLS fans loved to hate because bitter disappointment was an annual rite of...
Major Link Soccer: Stunning Sounders
Kayla MehringThe Seattle Sounders have dazzled and delighted through the first two weeks of the MLS season. The Seattle Sounders won a second...
Is this the ‘best soccer’ Sounders have every played?
Kayla Mehring / Sounder at HeartBrian Schmetzer thinks that’s the kind of form his team is in. That the Seattle Sounders have tallied the full six...
Sounders vs. RSL: community player ratings form
Kayla MehringAnother Western Conference foe, another clean sheet. While it may not have had the same fireworks as the MLS season opener, Seattle...
Sounders vs. RSL: Highlights, stats and quotes
“That was some of the best soccer that the Seattle Sounders have played in a very long time.” - Brian Schmetzer The Seattle Sounders continued...
Gaining momentum: Sounders dominate RSL
Kayla MehringThe Sounders are on a winning streak after a 2-0 win over RSL. SEATTLE — The Seattle Sounders hosted Real Salt Lake in their second...
Seattle Sounders win reminded Brian Schmetzer of Oba-Dempsey days
SEATTLE – Seattle Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer doesn't typically make opening statements before his postmatch press conferences.
Sounders vs. Real Salt Lake, live stream: Game time, TV schedule and lineups
Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY SportsAppleTV at 7:30 PM PT; watch with us. The Seattle Sounders come into Saturday’s match against Real Salt Lake flying...
2023 Player Preview: Santiago Rodríguez
What color will Santi’s hair be this year? | Photograph by Katie Cahalin, courtesy NYCFC.comHe’s back as a Designated Player and now faces the...
Watch Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake online in the US: TV Channel and Live Streaming
Seattle Sounders take on Real Salt Lake at Lumen Field in Seattle for the 2023 MLS. Read here to check out when, where, and how to watch this game...