Sounders Overcome Tough Calls, Injuries in 2-0 Season-Opening Win
In one of the clunkier games of soccer ever played under the lights of Lumen Field, the hometown Sounders emerged with a 2-0 win over the Colorado Rapids to open the 2026 season.
Paul Rothrock took over early for an injured Jordan Morris, picking up a hustle-driven assist and a second-half goal to add to his local legend. Keeper Andrew Thomas wasn't tested much, but logged a clean sheet in his first game after being named the starter.
All in all, the Sounders were in another weight class from a younger Colorado squad, winning practically every moment of the game.
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.
Storylines to Watch as Sounders Return to Training Monday
The Seattle Sounders will start the training for the 2026 campaign on Monday, looking to follow a spectacular 2025 season with more success. What should fans be watching as the team starts prepping for a new campaign?
Recapping Busiest Sounders Season Ever: The Brand and Trophy Case Grow, MLS Ambitions Fade Late
The Seattle Sounders felt it all in the 2025 season, struggling in the early going before turning things around at the Club World Cup to capture their first-ever Leagues Cup trophy before going out in the MLS Cup Playoffs First Round. Should the season be viewed as a success, a failure, or right down the middle?
Sounders Offense Explodes, Hangs Four Goals on Minnesota United to Force Game 3
The Seattle Sounders tied up their best-of-three first round series with Minnesota United with a 4-2 win on Monday night as Obed Vargas had a brace.
WATCH: Sounders on Brink of Elimination After Game 1 Loss in Minnesota
The Seattle Sounders dropped Game 1 of their MLS Cup First Round series with Minnesota United on Monday night in a scoreless match that went to a 3-2 penalty shootout. What went wrong and how can they bounce back to keep their season alive in Game 2?
Sounders Stunned in Penalties, Drop Winnable Game 1 vs. Minnesota
It was by a margin the size of the eye of a needle, but the Sounders dropped the first game of three against Minnesota United. What sunk Seattle’s fortunes once more against the 2025 Loons?
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?
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.
Short-Handed Sounders Pull Out Narrow Win over Salt Lake, Survive Missed Chances
The Seattle Sounders took down Real Salt Lake 1-0 at home on Saturday night despite generating nearly three expected goals with a short-handed squad.
Sounders Head Into Salt Lake Week With Crucial Pieces Missing
The Seattle Sounders are expected to have nine players missing for various reasons ahead of an important home match on Saturday against Real Salt Lake.
WATCH: Playoff-Bound Sounders Ready For Critical Rivalry Match vs. Portland
With a playoff spot punched, the Sounders have plenty to play for with Portland FC set to come to town only trailing their rival by two points in the standings.
Sounders Begin Cascadia Rivalry Home Stand with Imposing Vancouver Squad
The Seattle Sounders are in something of a lull since winning the Leagues Cup just over three weeks ago, and things won't get any easier as a streaking Vancouver team comes to town to start a two-game Cascadia Rivalry slate.
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.
A Messi Revenge: Miami Gets Leagues Cup Retribution Against Sounders
The Seattle Sounders fell to Inter Miami 3-1 on Tuesday night as turnovers and close calls cost the Rave Green on the road, leading to their second loss since the June Club World Cup.
Sounders Draw with LA Galaxy in 'Trap Game' as Key Players Return
Albert Rusnák and Jordan Morris both made second half returns for the Sounders after more than a month away with injuries, but the Rave Green made one too many mistakes when defending one key aspect of an injury-ridden Galaxy’s game.
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.
Seattle Sounders Quick Hit: Obed Vargas Ready For All-Star Debut, Surgery Updates
The Sounders had multiple injury updates on Tuesday on key players who underwent surgery, while Obed Vargas touched down in Austin for his All-Star Game training as well and spoke on the experience of being among the MLS’ best.
Player Ratings: Seattle Sounders FC Hold On For 1-1 Draw vs Colorado Rapids
The Sounders were able to squeak out a point on the road, but unfortunately, they will have to endure yet another injury setback as Jordan Morris exited in the 90th minute of an eventual draw.
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