Sounders Earn Second Clean Sheet, Notch Road Win over St. Louis
A night full of pressing left both sides tired, but the Seattle Sounders prevailed 1-0 over host St. Louis City on Saturday night thanks to an early second-half goal from Kalani Kossa-Rienzi. It was the first road win of the season for the Sounders (2-1-0 W-L-D), who warded off plenty of late chances from City (0-2-1) in front of a rowdy home crowd at Energizer Park.
Keeper Andrew Thomas earned that clean sheet, picking up five saves while Sounders defenders escorted five shots away on their own. Paul Arriola got his first extended run of the season, while veteran defensive pieces like Cristian Roldan and Jackson Ragen shined to hold St. Louis to a goose egg.
While points on the road are something to celebrate, as the Sounders check off game two of five consecutive MLS fixtures on the road while Lumen Field undergoes World Cup alterations, it wasn't all good.
Sounders Split Friendlies in Spain as De Rosario Shines; Backline Injuries Pile Up
The Seattle Sounders have plenty to sort out in the way of getting their lineup ready for Feb. 22's MLS opener against Colorado. The team took steps toward answering some questions on Thursday, wrapping up their multi-week trip to Portugal and Spain with a pair of friendlies in Marbella, Spain.
Seattle claimed the first game against Swedish side Hammarby IF 3-1, thanks to an impressive brace from Osaze De Rosario and a score from Jesús Ferreira. The latter contest, featuring mostly young or reserve talent, didn't go so well as the Sounders lost 3-0 to Ukrainian side FC Metalist 1925.
Here are some quick storylines to come out of the team's final few days in Spain.
Sounders Finalize Club Options, Leyva Possibly on the Move
The Seattle Sounders have 22 players rostered after deciding on their club options for the 2026 season.
WATCH: Keys to Success for Sounders in Playoff Matchup with Minnesota
The No. 5 Sounders will take on No. 4 Minnesota United in Game 1 of a best-of-three first on Monday night in Minnesota. Getting an opening game win will be crucial for a chance to close things out at home, but how can Seattle break down a team that swept it in the regular season?
Preview: Sounders Draw Defensive-Minded Minnesota in First Round
The Seattle Sounders will take on Minnesota United in a best-of-three first round series starting on October 27. Who has the edge kicking off the MLS Playoffs?
de la Vega Suffers Serious Injury as Sounders Down NYCFC on Decision Day
The Seattle Sounders beat NYCFC 2-1 on Saturday night, but lost Leagues Cup MVP Pedro de la Vega to an injury that saw him get carted off the field in New York.
WATCH: How Serious Should Fifth Seed-Locked Sounders Take Decision Day vs. NYCFC?
The Seattle Sounders will be the MLS Western Conference's fifth seed regardless of the outcome of their regular season finale against New York City FC on Saturday, prompting "rest or rust" discussions within the coaching staff.
Sounders Aim to Stave Off Playoff-Hungry Timbers in Heated PNW Clash
The Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers will renew their rivalry in the Emerald City on Saturday night as Portland trails Seattle by just two points in the Western Conference late in the MLS season.
Sounders Foiled at the Death in Austin, Post-Leagues Cup Slide Continues
The Seattle Sounders lost a heartbreaker against Austin FC on Sunday night as CJ Fodrey found Myrto Uzuni to give Austin a 2-1 win in the 96th minute.
Sounders Return to Play Hungry Despite Leagues Cup Win
The Sounders will get back to MLS play on Saturday against a familiar foe in the LA Galaxy, 13 days after hoisting the Leagues Cup trophy in a 3-0 win over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and ready to make an MLS title run.
“Pacific Northwest Grit”: Sounders Shut Down Messi, Inter Miami For First Leagues Cup Title
The Seattle Sounders took down Inter Miami's star-studded crew in a 3-0 Leagues Cup Final win on Sunday night. The win marked Seattle's first title in the new tournament.
Preview: Sounders Seek Leagues Cup Title vs. Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
Sunday's matchup with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Inter Miami has already sold 50,000 tickets as the Seattle Sounders prepare for one of their biggest matches ever with a Leagues Cup trophy on the line.
Player Ratings: How Did Sounders Perform in 3-0 Loss to San Diego FC?
Seattle got dominated by MLS’s newest franchise in an ugly showing on Saturday, continuing to struggle in the early stages of the season. How did each player fare in the defeat?
Player Ratings: How Did Sounders Perform in 1-1 Draw vs. Earthquakes?
A lack of offense continues to be problematic for the Sounders, but they did salvage another draw against a familiar opponent on Saturday night.
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