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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2188"] Seattle Reign defender Jordyn Bugg dribbles the ball during an NWSL match against the Orlando Pride on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Alex Corrie / Reign FC Communications) [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/
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When the Seattle Reign finished 13th in the NWSL in 2024 after losing club legend Megan Rapinoe to retirement, many assumed it was the beginning of a long rebuilding process. With young talent like Maddie Dahlien, Emeri Adames, Sally Menti, Sam Meza, Jordyn Bugg, Ainsley McCammon and others, it seemed
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The Seattle Sounders fell into an 0-1 hole in their MLS Cup Playoffs First Round series against Minnesota United on Monday night, losing 0-0 (3-2) despite generating a wealth of opportunities and playing near-perfect transition defense. With Game 2 looming on November 3 as an elimination
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1410"] Seattle Sounders forward Danny Musovski dribbles the ball during Game 1 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs First Round against Minnesota United at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn. (Mike Fiechtner / Sounders FC Communications) [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/
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The No. 5 Seattle Sounders (15-9-10) will take on No. 4 Minnesota United (16-8-10) in Game 1 of a best-of-three first on Monday night in Minnesota. Getting an opening game win will be crucial for Seattle to have a chance to close things out
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Original photos via Sandra Agbotse (Sounders FC Communications) and Joe Serci (AP). [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] It was never going to be easy for the Seattle Sounders to make it out of a stacked MLS Western Conference.
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1416"] Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris dribbles the ball during an MLS match against New York City FC on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Citi Field in New York. (Caean Couto / Sounders FC Communications) [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption]
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4528"] Seattle Reign defender Lauren Barnes is hugged by her teammates after a NWSL match against the Utah Royals on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Jane Gershovich / Reign FC Communications) [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1825"] Seattle Reign midfielder Jess Fishlock celebrates her goal during a NWSL match against Bay FC on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Maddy Grassy / Reign FC Communications) [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] There'
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The Seattle Sounders are in an interesting spot in their season. Sitting at 14-9-10 heading into a Decision Day clash with New York City FC, Seattle is locked into one of their lower seeds under coach Brian Schmetzer, as the Sounders will finish fifth no matter what. Considering
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1113"] Seattle Reign defender Lauren Barnes dribbles during a NWSL match against the Portland Thorns on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Jane Gershovich / Reign FC Communications) [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Few figures in