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.
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.
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.
Seattle might be an MLS Cup contender by default.
A disastrous first half against CF Montréal raises fresh questions about the Seattle Sounders' playoff outlook.
Secondary assists are also good, actually.
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.
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.
Five MLS teams that nailed the 2026 summer transfer window, from New England's Jack Harrison steal to Atlanta's $18M Breel Embolo swing.
Seattle Sounders acquire Caden Clark from D.C. United for a 2028 second-round SuperDraft pick. Here is why the stakes may be higher than they look.
The man who ended the Sounders' 2024 season is their new No. 9.
The USMNT striker is reportedly drawing MLS interest.
Reducing his tenure to an injury-riddled bust is an oversimplification.