The Scouting Report: A Sounders reality check
A disastrous first half against CF Montréal raises fresh questions about the Seattle Sounders' playoff outlook.
A disastrous first half against CF Montréal raises fresh questions about the Seattle Sounders' playoff outlook.
Seattle's 1-1 draw with CF Montréal raises fresh questions about their resurgence. Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts on the Montréal fallout, Sebastián Gómez's starting case and the Craig Waibel GM vote. New Kickoff every Monday.
Seattle looks to bounce back from a loss to FC Dallas. Ari Liljenwall welcomes Apple TV broadcaster Blake Price to discuss the Sounders' recent form, their reputation around MLS and the upcoming matchup with CF Montréal.
Seattle Sounders fall 1-0 at FC Dallas as their nine-match unbeaten streak comes to an end. Ari Liljenwall takes fan calls on missed chances, a Nouhou injury and concerns over Seattle's defensive depth.
The Seattle Sounders put their four-game winning streak on the line at FC Dallas. Ari Liljenwall welcomes FC Dallas radio broadcaster Sam Hale to discuss Petar Musa, Eric Quill's high-powered attack and Wednesday's Western Conference showdown.
Secondary assists are also good, actually.
Seattle Sounders 3-0 New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium. Ari Liljenwall takes fan calls on Seattle's resurgent form, Craig Waibel discourse and what it means for FC Dallas.
Seattle's resurgence continued with a 3-0 road win over New England. Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts discuss Hassani Dotson's breakout performance, Dejan Joveljić's growing influence and whether Craig Waibel was cooking all along. New Kickoff every Monday.
The winning streak comes with an obvious caveat. But zoom out beyond the results, and Seattle's turnaround might have started earlier than you think.
2-1 at Lumen Field. Ari Liljenwall takes fan calls on Seattle's three-game winning streak, whether the turnaround is sustainable and what it means for a looming trip to New England.
Seattle is winning again. Ari hosts a solo edition of Kickoff with Jackson Felts on vacation to break down what's behind the Sounders' turnaround, Albert Rusnák's season and what Seattle's recent form means going forward. New Kickoff every Monday.
Seattle has won two straight and the attack is finally showing signs of improvement. In the first edition of The Scouting Report: the Rusnák-Morris connection, Paul Arriola's case to start, Dejan Joveljić's eventual return and what's next against Sporting KC.