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# WATCH: Recapping Sounders Solid Start, And Late Troubles, Ahead of the World Cup
- URL: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/seattle-sounders-mid-season-recap-2026/
- Published: 2026-05-29T17:27:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T06:14:37.000Z
- Author: Qasim Ali
- Tags: Video, Analysis, Preview, Sounders, Brian Schmetzer, Cristian Roldan, Osaze De Rosario, Danny Musovski, Jordan Morris, Jackson Ragen, Alex Roldan, Andrew Thomas

Emerald City Spectrum reporter Qasim Ali breaks down a 7-3-3 start to the Seattle Sounders’ 2026 campaign. The team started 6-1-1 before falling into a slump and entering the June FIFA World Cup break at sixth in the Western Conference.

The Sounders will be back in action on July 16 against their rival Portland Timbers, as Cristian Roldan (United States) is the only Seattle player rostered for the World Cup.