The Scouting Report: It's playoff time
The Sounders saved their season against LAFC. But what would it actually take for a playoff run to change how we view this team? Plus: Jordan Morris, Deki's struggles and the Cavan Sullivan show.
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC
2–1 at Lumen Field. Ari Liljenwall takes fan calls on Seattle clinching a playoff berth, Andrew Thomas’ big night and what the win means heading into a Wild Card matchup with Real Salt Lake.
Kickoff: Can the Sounders make a playoff run?
Seattle beat LAFC 2–1 to clinch a home playoff game. Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts on the Decision Day win, Jordan Morris’ injury and whether Seattle can make a run, plus a first look at Real Salt Lake. New Kickoff every Monday.
Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC: Who's had it worse? (feat. Happy Foot Sad Foot)
Seattle and LAFC enter Decision Day with plenty of grievances. We’re teaming up with Happy Foot Sad Foot to determine which fanbase has suffered more in 2026.
The Scouting Report: Achieving nirvana
Two 5-1 defeats to Cascadia rivals tell the story of Seattle's unraveling season. Why the Vancouver capitulation changes everything, the midfield and mentality issues behind the collapse, and a look at Nashville SC's historic campaign.
Kickoff: Stick a fork in them?
A humiliating 5-1 defeat to Vancouver has Seattle looking like a team whose season is already over. Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts on the Sounders' missing competitive edge, what's gone wrong in 2026 and why it's time to start looking toward the sprint season.
Fans react to Seattle Sounders vs. Houston Dynamo FC
A historic home defeat, a sputtering attack and mounting frustration. Ari Liljenwall takes fan calls after Seattle's 1-0 loss to Houston Dynamo FC, debating the Sounders' late-season struggles and whether it's time to accept that 2026 just might not be their year.
The Scouting Report: The wild, wild West
Seattle might be an MLS Cup contender by default.
Fans react to Seattle Sounders vs. San Diego FC!
A frustrating 2-2 draw at Snapdragon Stadium. Ari Liljenwall takes fan calls on Seattle’s costly mistakes, Dejan Joveljić’s spectacular opener and what the dropped points mean heading into Houston.
Kickoff: Should we believe in this team?
Seattle let a two-goal lead slip in San Diego. Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts on Seattle's MLS Cup case, the best starting XI and Wednesday’s Houston matchup. New Kickoff every Monday.
Are the Sounders contenders? Brian Dunseth weighs in
Apple TV's Brian Dunseth joins Ari Liljenwall to assess the Seattle Sounders' playoff outlook, their standing among Western Conference contenders and Saturday's road matchup at San Diego FC.
Fans react to Seattle Sounders vs. CF Montréal
Seattle Sounders salvage a 1-1 draw against CF Montréal after a dismal first-half performance at Lumen Field. Ari Liljenwall takes fan calls on Seattle's sluggish start, questionable lineup decisions and whether the Sounders are truly built for a deep playoff run.